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The Galatic Empire was invited by the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean Tourisum Association to help promote the park's new television and movie trail.

The area was filmed as part of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," and has also been featured in "Dr. Who" and "Harry Potter."

The waves were caused by tide coming up a narrowing estuary flowing into the River Severn, the BBC reported.