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 [...]
Part of Moon, Magick + Mystery, a day of folklore, paranormal investigation, history and the unexplained at Colchester Castle.Are reports of UFO encounters, extraterrestrial contact and demonic manifestations describing entirely separate phenomena, or could they be connected?Researcher David Jon explores possible links between alien encounters, poltergeist activity and reports of demonic entities, examining similarities that [...]
Part of Moon, Magick + Mystery, a two-day festival of folklore, paranormal investigation, history and the unexplained at Colchester Castle.Criminal barrister Naomi Ryan explores the surprising legal history of the supernatural.From witches dancing beneath the moon to vampires in graveyards and even werewolves roaming Southend High Street, discover how strange beliefs and extraordinary claims have [...]
Get Ready to Groove at the Ultimate 80s Day Disco! 🎉Step into a time machine and relive the magic of the 80s with a day filled with the biggest disco anthems and synth-powered hits of the decade. Whether you’re a true 80s fanatic or just here for the nostalgia, this party is all about electric [...]
Part of Moon, Magick + Mystery, a day of folklore, paranormal investigation, history and the unexplained at Colchester Castle.What can a single pub reveal about the nature of paranormal phenomena?Ashley Knibb shares the story of The Royal Oak Investigations, a ten-year study of one location and the unusual experiences reported there. Drawing on years of [...]
COLCHESTER, IT'S TIME FOR YOUR THIRD CHANCE TO CAUSE A COMMOTION!!!COMMOTION FEST is back for round 3 in 2026 featuring some of the best Essex rock and metal bands and rounded off by some special guest out of town bands!The bands causing a commotion in 2026 are:CONFESSIONS OF A TRAITORAKKADIANBROKEN CALLINGKNOCKED FOR SIXTHE BURIAL CODENEANDERTHALREVERENT [...]
How brave are you when it comes to hot things??Our first 🌶 eating competition is your chance to prove yourself! Various rounds of chilli pepper eating with increasing Scoville levels each round!! £100 bar tab & bragging rights for the victor, but all competitors will be winners in our eyes.DJ Ben Howard will be playing [...]
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