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

Step into a world of strange creatures, haunting landscapes and enduring folklore.

Gemma Garwood of the East Anglian Folklore Centre presents a fresh retelling of The Dead Moon, a remarkable traditional East Anglian folktale. Along the way, discover the symbolism, history and local roots of the story, and explore what this unusual tale can still reveal about the region today.

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.