It's open day at Kentwell's School of Sorcery!
Bring your little witches & wizards to try their magic & learn about the world of sorcery. It's the perfect mix of fun, creativity, and Halloween spookiness. Collect your Open Day booklet, collect stamps & fill it in as you go round.
Wand Making
All mini wizards need a wand!
Our Wand Shop Witches will help you select a wand & decorate it to make it your own. Each wand is a powerful tool and comes with its own permit!
Spell casting
As a Sorcerer's Apprentice, practice your spells with our Professors, learning the incantations & movements to master the ancient art of spell casting.
Potions
The magical apothecary has all the ingredients needed to learn a selection of potions. Our Potions Master will help you follow the recipes & use your imagination to create shimmering elixirs & bubbling brews.
Signs of Magical Creatures
At her hut in Dragon Wood, our Magical Creatures Witch will show you what to look out for & how to spot a range of magical creatures.
Enchanted Fairy Garden
The enchanted walled garden is full of fairies! Explore the trees & see what you can find. Try the fairy games, search out the fairies & dance with the fairy princess.
Broomstick Challenge
Test your broomstick skills in a fiendish obstacle race through the Pixie Woods.
Outdoor games & fun
Learn to juggle, try our spooky obstacle course & maybe even Halloween croquet!
Certificate of attendance
Now you know you're a real wizard! The Headmaster will discuss your progress & achievements. He will award you your certificate of attendance.
Magic Show
The Great Edmundo will be performing his acclaimed magic show throughout the day in our Big Top circus tent.
The Two Dragons Tea Room
Open all day for a range of hot & cold spooky drinks & food. Colouring activities, conker crafts & pumpkin decorating too.
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