Set in the stunning Hedingham Castle and grounds, Brightworths School of Magic uses the entire Castle Keep. Tea, coffee and snacks are available on the middle floor, with the rest of the castle available for you and your little Witches and Wizards to explore.

After your introduction you will have 2 hours to explore the castle and complete the activities, don’t worry as there is plenty of time to do everything Brightworths has to offer.

Come and meet our very special animals and hear about what role they have to play in the wizarding world. Under supervision from our Wizards you will be able to hold and handle the creatures, want a spider in the palm of your hand? Or a reptile on your shoulder? Just ask!

With talks happening throughout the day, explore the animals or wait for our resident Animal Handler to tell you about how Bert was turned into a Guinea Pig, or how we use the warts from toads in our potions.

Do you know how to make Dragon’s Toothpaste? How about turning water invisible? Surely you have made ogre snot before? Join Professor Greenbottom in our basement laboratory and get hands on with his famous potions.

With lots of safe potions to see, stir and conjure up, Greenbottom’s class is always a favourite with our new Brightworths students.

Every young witch or wizard needs a wand, join our teachers in creating your own special wand to suit your own magic style. Our wand masters are on hand to help you decorate them using glitter, feathers and more.

Once your wands are ready (or if you want to get straight to it) swish your wand as you learn to cast spells under the supervision of our brilliant spell masters.

Learn some traditional wand spells from our best spell caster. They may even need your help to cast their biggest spell ever!

Little spell casters keep your eyes open, you may need to learn some new spells as there may be an unwelcome wizard roaming the school! Grab your wand and help send him away!