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WizardFest - York Festival of Wizardry!

24th May 25 - 26th May 25
Wizard Fest
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York’s first festival of wizardry, conjured up by The Wizard Walk of York. Coming May 24-26th

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Co-hosted with Little Vikings - York for kids and sponsored by Loopy Scoops, Totally Awesome Toys, Society of Alchemists and The Cat Gallery

Early booking recommended on all paid activities, as we expect tickets to…VANISH!

BOOKABLE ACTIVITIES

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The Wizard Walk of York, York’s most magical family experience. Book at www.wizardwalkofyork.com

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Brick Magic Lego workshops by The Brick Box at York Medical Society. Book at https://brickboxyorkshire.com/brick-magic-york/

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A Kind of Magic! sessions by Story Craft Theatre at York Theatre Royal. Book at http://www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk/.../its-a-kind-of.../

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Harry Potter film screenings at City Screen. Book at www.picturehouses.com/cinema/city-screen-picturehouse

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Totally Wicked Witch and Wizard Crafts by Avocado Events at St. Olave’s Church. Book at www.bookwhen.com/avocadoevents

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The Puzzling World Of Professor Kettlestring has been cursed by his archnemesis Professor Mortius Darktrix. Can you find the magical familiar faces to lift the curse, all whilst enjoying mind-boggling illusions? Find out if you were successful in the gift shop, and collect your sweet reward. Book at www.puzzlingworldyork.com


FREE ACTIVITIES

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Fancy Dress Parade and Best Dressed Witch or Wizard competition. Meet St Helen’s Square 3pm on Mon 26th May. Prizes from The Wizard Walk, The Society of Alchemists and The Shop That Must Not Be Named

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The Black Cat Quest by The Cat Gallery. Collect the letters on cats around York to spell a magic word, then claim a mini cat of your own. Pick up a FREE map from the The Cat Gallery May 24-26th

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Name the exclusive Wizard of York Cat Trail cat. Add your suggestion and contact details on the Black Cat Quest map from The Cat

FANTASTICAL FOOD AND DRINK

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A taste of magic with The Wizard of York Ice-Cream at Loopy Scoops

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Try the monstrously good Beastly Burger by Baby Boys Burgers at Spark:York CIC

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Get all ‘fired up’ about Phoenix cocktails and mocktails at Ate O'Clock, plus 10% off during WizardFest

SPELLBINDING SHOPS

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Check out toys, games and the NEW range of magic tricks at Totally Awesome York

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Go Potty for all manner of magical merchandise on York's own Diagon Alley at The Shop That Must Not Be Named

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Unique elixirs and enchanting scents at thesocietyofalchemists. Meet Ouroboros the dragon, and explore the range of Dragon Egg Hatchlings

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Styled like an Victorian curiosity shop, browse the wonderfully whimsical trinkets and treasures at The Imaginarium

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Visit The Heroes Journey at Browns Department Stores and try the exciting range of The Wizards Magic chocolate bars

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‘Paws’ for a moment and visit York’s most cute and cuddly shop Stonegate Teddy Bears. Dress as a witch or wizard for 10% OFF (an unBEARably good offer!)

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