Part of Moon, Magick + Mystery, a day of folklore, paranormal investigation, history and the unexplained at Colchester Castle.The Moon has inspired magical traditions, ritual practice and spiritual belief for thousands of years. In this hands-on workshop, hereditary witch and priestess Layla Green explores lunar deities, folk magic and traditional practices associated with the Moon’s [...]
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 [...]
Out of Line: Banksy and the Art of Dissent brings a major exhibition of street and urban contemporary art to The Minories in Colchester. The exhibition features 28 original artworks [...]
Part of Moon, Magick + Mystery, a day of folklore, paranormal investigation, history and the unexplained at Colchester Castle. Festival admission and reading ticket required.Take time out from the festival and enjoy a one-to-one session with an experienced reader, medium or spiritual practitioner. These personal readings offer the opportunity to explore psychic insight, intuitive guidance, [...]
Part of Moon, Magick + Mystery, a two-day festival of folklore, paranormal investigation, history and the unexplained at Colchester Castle.What if exploring a past life could offer insight into your present one?Drawing on her experience as a practitioner of Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT), Chia-Yen Oh introduces the principles behind past life regression, connection with [...]
Part of Moon, Magick + Mystery, a day of folklore, paranormal investigation, history and the unexplained at Colchester Castle.Join local historian, folklorist and practising witch Katie Hardy, also known as East Anglian Kage, for an exploration of the folklore, traditions and customs associated with the full moon.Drawing on historical sources and regional folklore, the workshop [...]
Part of Moon, Magick + Mystery, a two-day festival of folklore, paranormal investigation, history and the unexplained at Colchester Castle.Folklorist Bethan Briggs-Miller explores the moonlore of Wales, from traditions that linked the Moon to luck, love and livelihood to tales of fairies, supernatural horses and moonlit magic.Discover why people watched the Moon’s changing phases so [...]
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, [...]
Part of Moon, Magick + Mystery, a day of folklore, paranormal investigation, history and the unexplained at Colchester Castle.Learn practical techniques for grounding, energetic cleansing, protection and self-healing in this accessible wellbeing workshop.Using a 5D Hypnotic Reiki approach, participants will explore methods for supporting emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing before taking part in a guided [...]
Part of Moon, Magick + Mystery, a day of folklore, paranormal investigation, history and the unexplained at Colchester Castle.What role did the Moon play in historical fears of witchcraft and the supernatural?Emma Wardell and Elly Prizeman of the Essex Witch Museum explore the links between lunar beliefs and the Essex witch trials. Discover stories of [...]
Part of Moon, Magick + Mystery, a day of folklore, paranormal investigation, history and the unexplained at Colchester Castle.From spirit photography to thermal cameras, paranormal investigators have long relied on technology in their search for evidence of the unexplained.Drawing on his experiences investigating reportedly haunted locations around the world, Carl Hutchinson explores the evolution of [...]
Part of Moon, Magick + Mystery, a day of folklore, paranormal investigation, history and the unexplained at Colchester Castle.Have you ever wondered what life could look like as your future self?In this interactive workshop, Chia-Yen Oh guides participants through a future life regression experience using hypnosis and guided visualisation. Explore possible futures, encounter new worlds [...]
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