Museum of Witchcraft & Magic – Boscastle, England
Some may think, that the world of witches, wizards and pixies only exist in storybooks, however, Boscastle, North Cornwall may prove them wrong.
It may seem as a quaint and cozy little village at first sight, but don’t let that fool you, magic and mystery runs deep within its soil. As you explore the village you will notice a lot of quaint homes decorated, with magical motifs and even witchcraft references. But, if you’re in for a real crash course on the history of traditional and modern witchcraft, you need to visit the Museum of Witchcraft and Magic.
The museum itself is housed in a cozy cottage and contains various artifacts, magical scriptures, talismans, incenses and herbs for potion-making. Take a tour and ask the staff all you want to know about witchcraft. You can even visit the gift shop, that has even more magical items in stock for you to bring home as an unconventional souvenir.
So, if you’re an aspiring witch, occult enthusiast or just a curious cat, who wants know more about the magical history behind witches, Boscastle is a must see travel destination for you.
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UnusualPlaces Field Notes
- Location
- Museum of Witchcraft and Magic, Boscastle harbour, Cornwall, England
- Coordinates
- 50.6906, -4.69499
- Access
- The museum is in Boscastle harbour’s mostly pedestrianised area; there is no visitor parking outside it (disabled drop-off only) and no public toilet inside. The operator directs drivers to the village car parks; the flat walk from the village car park takes about five minutes. The historic building has narrow doorways and stairs without a stairlift; see the operator’s access page for details. No advance ticket booking is required, but capacity is limited.
- Admission
- The operator’s 2026 prices are £8 for adults aged 18+, £5 for children aged 6–17 and free for children under 5. The operator says wheelchair visitors unable to visit the upper floors independently are not charged. Confirm prices before travel.
- Time needed
- Allow about one hour as a visitor estimate, not an official limit. Cornwall Online and recent visitor reports describe a visit of roughly an hour; the museum publishes no required or standard visit duration.
- Best season
- The operator lists the 2026 public season from early April through October 31, with a scheduled closure June 15–21. It does not publish a preferred season. No winter opening is confirmed; check the operator’s current season dates before planning a visit in another year.
- Opening hours
- The operator says the museum is open daily through October 31, 2026, with no booking required. Its page conflicts: the summary lists 10:00–16:30, while the detailed section lists 10:00–17:30; both give 16:30 as the last-entry time. Confirm the closing time directly and do not assume winter opening.
- Location checked
- 2026-10-22
- Facts checked
- 2026-10-27
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