Families in York, North Yorkshire, can look forward to a free evening of spooky entertainment as The Witches Coven 2026 returns to the city this summer. According to Visit York, the fourth annual event will take place on Saturday 20 June 2026 at the Hocus Pocus Tiny Hotel on Patrick Pool. The gathering is scheduled to run from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm and is open to people of all ages.
Organisers Camelia Andrei and Vincent Roberts, who own the Hocus Pocus Tiny Hotel, started the event to celebrate the anniversary of their magic-themed business. The hotel is located in a Grade II listed building that dates back to the 16th-century. This year’s celebration marks four years since the hotel first opened its doors in June 2022.
Visitors can take part in ritual sage blessings, taste magical potions, and tour the themed rooms inside the hotel. There will also be a best-dressed witch competition with prizes and guided walking tours of local haunted spots led by professional guides. Previous gatherings have attracted more than 100 people to the city-centre to celebrate the city’s supernatural history.
The event highlights the deep historical connections the region has with folklore. Research from Huddersfield University shows that Yorkshire had the highest proportion of accused witches in England during the 1600s. The organisers describe the evening as a way to celebrate York’s love for unusual and magical stories in a family-friendly environment.
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