Step into a world of moonlight, mystery and the unexplained at Colchester Castle.

Join us for Moon, Magic + Mystery, a two-day festival inspired by the arrival of Luke Jerram’s spectacular Museum of the Moon installation. Across the Castle and Hollytrees Museum, explore the strange, the supernatural and the unknown through talks, readings, workshops and immersive experiences.

Whether you’re drawn to folklore, fascinated by the paranormal, or simply curious, this is a chance to experience the Castle in a completely different light.

Illustration of Colchester Castle at night in a vintage black-and-white engraving style. A large full moon rises behind the castle, while a werewolf stands in the foreground and a flying saucer hovers in the sky above. A bridge extends from the castle entrance, creating a scene inspired by folklore, mystery, and paranormal legends.
Moon, Magic + Mystery
Step into a world of moonlight, mystery and the unexplained at Colchester Castle.

Join us for Moon, Magic + Mystery, a two-day festival inspired by the arrival of Luke Jerram’s spectacular Museum of the Moon installation. Across the Castle and Hollytrees Museum, explore the strange, the supernatural and the unknown through talks, readings, workshops and immersive experiences.

Whether you’re drawn to folklore, fascinated by the paranormal, or simply curious, this is a chance to experience the Castle in a completely different light.

Build your own experience by choosing from a wide range of activities taking place throughout the day.

A programme of expert talks explore folklore, paranormal investigation, consciousness and the unexplained. Alongside these, you can book one-to-one readings, take part in hands-on workshops, browse a curated marketplace of unusual traders, experience live podcasting, and discover other activities and investigations taking place across the Castle.

From morning opening through to evening experiences, the programme is designed so you can dip in and out or plan a full day of discovery.