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.
Some images via messynessychic.com
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UnusualPlaces Field Notes
- Location
- Museum of Witchcraft and Magic, Boscastle harbour, Cornwall, England
- Coordinates
- 50.6906, -4.69499
- Access
- No advance booking required; the small museum can reach capacity and may queue visitors. Located in Boscastle’s pedestrian harbour: no museum parking (disabled drop-off only) and no public toilet onsite. Historic building has narrow doorways and two staircases without a stairlift; wheelchair users can visit the compact ground floor. See the museum accessibility page for full details.
- Admission
- 2026 prices: £8 adults (18+), £5 ages 6–17, free under 5. The operator says wheelchair visitors unable to visit the upper floors independently are not charged. Confirm current prices before visiting.
- Time needed
- Allow about 1 hour as a visitor-reported estimate; recent reviews range from under an hour to 1–2 hours. The museum does not publish a standard visit duration.
- Best season
- The operator’s 2026 season runs from early April through October 31. It does not name a preferred season.
- Opening hours
- 2026 season: daily early April–October 31. The operator page conflicts: its summary says 10:00–16:30 (last entry), while the detailed hours say 10:00–17:30 (last entry 16:30). Confirm closing time directly before visiting.
- Location checked
- 2026-10-11
- Facts checked
- 2026-10-11
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