Part of Moon, Magick + Mystery, a two-day festival of folklore, paranormal investigation, history and the unexplained at Colchester Castle.

The belief that humans can transform into animals appears in folklore across the world. Sometimes feared as a curse and sometimes celebrated as a power, tales of shapeshifters have survived for thousands of years.

Join Senior Curator Ben Paites as he explores some of history’s most famous werewolf legends, from the Roman versipellis to the notorious Beast of Gévaudan. Discover the stories behind these enduring myths and the possible explanations that have been offered throughout history.

Festival admission and talk ticket required.

Moon, Magick + Mystery is a full-day festival featuring talks, workshops, readings, traders and paranormal experiences inspired by folklore, the supernatural and the arrival of Museum of the Moon. Browse all festival activities and book tickets via the main event page.