November 22, 2025
Kempton Park Racecourse, Staines Road East Sunbury on Thames Middlesex TW16 5AQ UK
Witchfest International the largest Witchcraft festival in the World, moves to a new home in the plush Kempton Park Racecourse on the 22nd of November 2025. Witchfest features up to four talks/workshops each hour with subjects on a wide range of Witchcraft, Wiccan, Pagan, Heathenry, Occult and Mythological subjects. The topics of the workshops, or talks range from popular Pagan fiction to Aleister Crowley and everything in between. This event here feature the largest esoteric market ever held at a Witchfest with the best pagan traders and creators, plus the famous Witchfest Mead Bar serving an amazing range of meads.
The optional evening entertainment, will be held in a more intimate club in a separate building positioned next to the day time venue, we expect tickets for the evening selling out fast, so order them early. It will feature first-rate live bands. There are talks and workshops given by the most famous Witchcraft/Wiccan, Pagan Druid, Heathen, Magickal and Shamanic authors and experts in the world. As requested we have a Supporters Ticket, in case you can afford to pay a little more for your Witchfest ticket and want to show how much you love the event!
Getting to Kempton Park
- Kempton Park is only 16 miles from the centre of London so very easy to get to
- Kempton Park has its own train station – Kempton Park – just 200 yards from the entrance. Trains run every half an hour from London Waterloo with the journey time of only 40 minutes.
- The venue is easy to reach by car located on the A308 between Sunbury on Thames and Hampton Court, less than one mile from Junction 1 of the M3 via Junction 12 of the M25 and less than 16 miles from M4 junction 4B
- There is a large FREE car park at the venue
- Kempton Park is only 25 minutes from Heathrow, and 45 minutes from Gatwick making it very easy for international visitors.
Previous Events
Witchfest International
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Date
10:00am – 22nd Nov 2025
Venue
Kempton Park Racecourse, Staines Road East, Sunbury on Thames, TW16 5AQ UK
Live Music.
Damh the Bard
A modern-day Bard whose spirituality and love of folk tradition is expressed through his music, storytelling and poetry. Drawing on the Bardic tradition, his performances are both entertaining and educational, speaking directly to the heart, and never without a good splash of humour.
Inkubus Sukkubus
Inkubus Sukkubus are a British Pagan gothic rock pagan band, formed in 1989 who have been described as one of the most enduringly popular underground Pagan bands in the UK
Fae as Folk
Draw back the Veil and peer into the realm of the Unseelie with dark folk bards, Fae as Folk. This all-female four-piece combines captivating folklore, ethereal harmonies and compelling instrumentation to take you on a journey of song and story.
Shell the Alternative Folkie
An alternative person who loves folk…. or a folk person who loves alternative? You decide!
Shell the Alternative Folkie is a singer songwriter with a passion for sweet melodic pagan folk music and contrasting strong gothic looks – and yes she is a Gemini!
She writes original songs from the heart, and draws on inspiration from nature, life and death, amongst other beautifully intriguing things in the world around her.
With just a guitar and a drum, she writes songs with passionate pagan themes, singing softly and belting out her vocals in equal measure to captivate her audience.
Speakers
Ronald Hutton is both the senior Professor of History at Bristol University and the Gresham Professor of Divinity at London. Author of eighteen books, and eighty-six essays in academic journals and collections.
The Morrigan is by far the best-known of the ancient Irish war goddesses at the present day. This talk seeks to show what made her so special, when the others are now remembered only by experts
Rachel is an English Pagan Witch, best selling author with over 30 books published, High Priestess, podcast host and Elder of the Kitchen Witch Coven and School of Witchcraft. Her Craft is a combination of old witchcraft, folk magic, kitchen witchery and Wicca.
Rachel Patterson’s Prosperity Magic welcomes you to the realm of money-making magic. But that is not all. Abundance and prosperity can manifest in all kinds of ways – in the form of cold hard cash, or equally, in the form of friends, family, love, and happiness.
Pete Jennings is a well known Heathen who has written over 35 books and lectured extensively for more than thirty years in the UK and abroad. He is a retired President of the Pagan Federation.
When it will happen, who will be involved and does anybody survive this doomsday?
Christina Oakley Harrington has worked on the history of Gardnerian ritual practice for over three decades. A former academic historian, she is the founder and guiding spirit of Treadwell’s Bookshop in Bloomsbury, which is now in its 23rd year.
Since Gerald Gardner’s time, Wicca has undergone some changes. This talk looks at some early ideas and practices, some of which completely diseappeared. The talk promises both surprises and inspirations, with a bit of myth-bashing thrown in for good measure.
Sorita d’Este is a Priestess, author, and devotee of Hekate whose work unites ancient wisdom with contemporary magical practice. Founder of the Covenant of Hekate and Avalonia Books, she is known internationally for titles such as Circle for Hekate, Hekate: Liminal Rites, and Artemis: Virgin Goddess of the Hunt & Moon—learn more at www.soritadeste.com.
The Goddess Hekate has long been revered as the Goddess of witches, her image evolving from antiquity to modern Craft. Drawing on ancient sources such as Hesiod’s Theogony, the Greek Magical Papyri, and the Chaldean Oracles, this talk explores her roles in sorcery, theurgy, and initiation at the triple crossroads.
Dr Angela Puca is a Religious Studies scholar specialising in Paganism, witchcraft, shamanism, and magic-practising traditions. She is also a digital academic and hosts the YouTube channel, Instagram, and TikTok Angela’s Symposium, where she disseminates academic research on the same topics.
Learn about the living traditions of Italian folk magic, where healing rituals, protective prayers, and ancestral wisdom continue to thrive in communities from the Alps to Sicily. This talk explores the segnature – practitioners who cure through sacred signs and whispered formulas – alongside the healers and visionary folk saints who mediate between worlds. Discover how these practices navigate the boundaries between Catholic devotion and ancient magic, offering a window into Italy’s vernacular spirituality that persists, often hidden in plain sight, within modern Italian culture.
BARBARA MEIKLEJOHN-FREE is a Celebrity Witch and known as The Highland Seer. She is a High Priestess and author of 10 oracle decks & 6 books to date. She is a hereditary, eclectic and solitary witch who was initiated into the Craft when she was just 16 years old.
Barbara is a bestselling, award-wining author, teacher, advocate and protector of the great Earth-centred traditions. She has taught mediumship, trans-mediumship and shamanism at Arthur Findlay College, Edinburgh College and the College of Psychic Studies, London.
Barbara draws on her extensive work with indigenous cultures from around the world, and weaves this together with a deep understanding and wisdom of the ancient landscape of her own Pagan heritage. She hosts rites, rituals and ceremonies across the world and is considered the UK’s best-loved custodian of ancient ways.
They tried to silence us. They tried to burn us. Yet the Witchblood River still flows, defiant and unstoppable — carrying our power, our voices, and our return.
In this transformative workshop, Barbara Meiklejohn-Free reveals how the Witch’s Wound has flowed through time, from the First Mother to the Burning Times, and how it still shapes us today.
Together we will journey into the wound, reclaim our witchblood, and rise as the First Witch once more — unafraid, unbroken, unstoppable. This is your invitation to heal, to remember, and to change the world.
Laura Daligan is an artist, teacher, witch, seer, and fire priestess who has over twenty years of tarot and rune reading. She has appeared on television and her work has been featured in numerous magazines. Laura runs courses and workshops and has a master’s degree in Viking Studies. Her first book ‘ A Guide ot Reading the Runes’ is published in September 2025.
Connect with the wild and sacred soul guides of the North: The Nornir, Disir & Fylgja for Rune Magic and Powerful Soul Craft.
FLAVIA KATE PETERS is a Celebrity Witch, High Priestess and best selling author of 10 oracle decks & 7 books to date. Recognised as the UK’s leading elemental witchcraft expert she is a teacher of natural & ancient magick. Flavia Kate trains others through her magickal professional certification courses at the College of Psychic Studies, London, and is a regular Presenter on the Mind Body Spirit & Pagan circuits. Flavia is both a Scent and Moon Priestess, working medium and clairvoyant, whose television appearances include Celebrity Haunted Hotel, Lightworker’s Guide to the Galaxy, along with various guest slots for BBC Radio. She regularly graces the pages of Spirit and Destiny, FAE, Witchcraft & Wicca magazines. Her authentic approach and authentic expertise makes her a most sought-after wisdom keeper. Her mission is to keep the magick of the Old Ways alive!
The Dark Goddesses have always called the Witch to the threshold — to stand as Death Doula, midwife of the soul, guardian of endings and beginnings. In this shadowed role, the Witch does not turn from death, but walks beside it, guided by the Morrighan, Hecate, Baba Yaga, Hel, and Kali.
In this workshop, Flavia Kate Peters draws upon her near-death experience, her lifelong fascination with death, and her deep communion with the Dark Mothers to reveal how the Witch reclaims her oldest role as Death Doula. Together, we will journey into the mysteries of passing and becoming, meet the goddesses who rule the Great Below, and uncover how tending death is also nurturing life — a path of empowerment, healing and transformation
Mhara Starling is a Welsh Folk Witch who was raised on the Isle of Anglesey. She now dedicates her life to teaching the world about the myth, lore, and magic of her landscape via her books, courses, classes, and events. Mhara is a native Welsh speaker, and is also an Awenydd of the Anglesey Druid Order.
Whether it’s shoving someone’s name deep into a special well, or sticking a toad with pins, the Welsh have a long history of cursing those who do them wrong. During this talk we will explore the traditions and practices surrounding baneful magic in Wales. Along the way a discussion surrounding power, justice, and marginalisation will undoubtedly rear its head.
Moira Hodgkinson has been a practicing witch for forty years and teaches magic and creative writing across the East Midlands. She writes non-fiction witchcraft books, pagan themed fiction and paranormal fantasy.
Inbaal has been a celebrity psychic and media witch for over 25 years. Having given thousands of Tarot readings and taught many younglings, Inbaal is frequently interviewed in the media about a range of esoteric topics.
Exploring different practical and mystical ways of keeping your vibe high, when you’re around too many people. How to stay happy, when surrounded by clients, friends and other mortals. Especially for professional readers, but not only.
Alexandrian Initate and Third Degree High Priestess of approx 45 years.
Her training covered Witchcraft, Ceremonial Magic and Angelic Magic and Hermetics. She has officiated at the following Ceremonies: Initiations all degrees , Wiccaning, Handfastings, Passing (laying to Rest),
Female rites of passage.
During her training she was introduced to Egyptian Magic which is her own passion.
She has several Covensteads wide spread
Initiated into Alex Sanders London Coven in early 1971, remaining there until Alex left London after which she served as High Priestess to her own coven for 25 years. Priestess of Diana, she has devoted her spiritual and magical life to the Goddess entirely.
Goddess of the Moon, Sovereign of the three realms, Queen of Witches, and bringer of light and liberation. An exploration of the Goddess from ancient to modern times, covering some overlooked details of Her enduring power.
Stephanie is a Wiccan High Priestess and a wand making expert, she has been running wand workshops for many years at Witchfest
Rik is a Heathen and has attended several events across the UK. He is well known for his different talks on the subjects of Norse Mythology, Rune’s and Viking History. And also his personal workshop on Modern Sigil Magic by Runebinding. He is also a historical reenactor covering the early dark ages, mainly the Viking period. Through this he attends schools to give educational talks on Viking history and through living history he shows what Viking life would have been.
A talk focusing more on the lesser know Deities of the Norse Pantheon. Their place within the Norse Mythology, their role and what they represented.
Although Diane Narraway has practised witchcraft and magick for as long as she can remember, she is probably best known as a writer, storyteller and speaker.
However, she is also the co- owner of Veneficia Publications, and as such the brains behind co-host of the groundbreaking Voices from the Ashes: Resurrecting the Wytch. She is also the co-host of PanDaemonium, the UK’s newest international occult conference.
Whipping up a Sandstorm.
This talk focuses on the jinn, their ancestry, their beliefs and their role in society.
Jhenah Telyndru (MA, Celtic Studies) is a priestess, author, and educator who founded the Sisterhood of Avalon in 1995 and is an Awenydd Druid of the Anglesey Druid Order. She hosts residential training retreats in the UK and North America, presents internationally at conferences and festivals, teaches online workshops and immersion programs, and facilitates pilgrimages to sacred sites in the British Isles.
From the mists of myth and memory, Avalon emerges as a rich confluence of history, mythology, and legend. Together, we will trace the currents of her Stream of Tradition through Arthurian tales, Welsh mythos, Roman histories, and broader Celtic lore so that we may reclaim Avalon’s legacy and reveal her relevance for modern spiritual seekers.
Stephanie is a Wiccan High Priestess and a wand making expert, she has been running wand workshops for many years at Witchfest
The Wytchery is a safe space for those curious about what it’s like to practice with a coven and is suitable for those new to the craft or who have only practiced on their own. This interactive workshop will teach you some ways to raise energy, following which you will make a small magical object which we will charge in a short ritual. Limited to 60 people.
Andrew has been a practicing Druid for many years and is the current editor of OBOD’s magazine, Touchstone. He has written three books, all published by Moon Books; The Ritual of Writing, Artio and Artaois and The Magic of Cats. His book on Herne the Hunter is forthcoming.
Cats are some of the most magical creatures on the planet; closely aligned to the moon, they our familiars who warms themselves next to our cauldron fires. And yet there is another, equally magical cat which has begun to emerge from our magical practice, who is radiant with solar energy. Come along and meet the Cat of the Night and the Cat of the Day.
Moss Matthey is a German-Welsh folk witch originally from the Harz Mountains of Germany. He is also an author with Llewellyn, a workshop host, and a regular speaker at Pagan events.
There is a unique kind of spirit hidden in German folklore and history known as the Drak or Drache . These spirits whose name translates to dragon provided wealth and food to the Witches they served. Join Moss to explore their unique legacy and how these genuine dragon spirits still contain lessons for practicing Witches in the modern day.
Know as the Witch of Salopia, Brett is a Folk Witch, author and public speaker across the UK. He is also a regular contributor to several zines and has appeared on both Welsh and Japanese television to discuss the magic of his home
An ancient river Goddess, a grain protectress and a princess in search of home, come explore the overlooked Goddesses of the Welsh Marches and their sacred narratives which can offer us valuable insight into the contemporary. Learn to embody their wisdom in fostering both connection to the natural world and to our innermost self.
Documentary Producer and Director Carrie Kirkpatrick is fundraising to complete the filming and editing of World War Witches, a dramatised documentary about the British witches and occultists believed to have used magical means to help defend Britain during WWII. Amongst them, Dion Fortune, Aleister Crowley and Gerard Gardner, all of whom would go on to create magical orders and traditions, which continue to inspire tens of thousands of practitioners today.
Dion Fortune, Aleister Crowley, and Gerard Gardner—renowned occultists who founded enduring magical traditions—are said to have joined forces during World War II to protect Britain from Nazi invasion through rituals, meditations, and invocations. Although the invasion never occurred, some attribute this to their occult efforts.
A new film aims to tell this untold story, emphasizing the significance of their magical defense work. The project, supported by the pagan and occult community, has partially completed filming but still needs funding to finish production. The campaign, led by Carrie Kirkpatrick, calls for donations to help complete and edit the film.
Priestess for 40+ years. The UK Coordinator for LifeRites and Senior teacher on the LifeRites Foundation Course. Trustee of Pagan Seminary, Pagan Chaplain and Author.
Tickets
- 1. Cameras, visual or audio recording equipment are not permitted
- 2. Witchfest accepts no responsibility for personal property
- 3. Tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded unless the event is cancelled
- 4. No duplicate tickets will be issued to replace lost or stolen tickets
- 5. No animals except guide /service dogs
- 6. Witchfest take no responsibility for a ticket holder’s failure to gain entry to a talk, workshop, or entertainment due to space limitations. Admission is free to ticket holders on a first come first served basis, it is the tickets holder’s responsibility to arrive early to ensure they gain entry
- 7. Witchfest reserves the right to refuse admission and/or to require any ticket holder to leave the premises, as a result of health and safety, environmental, breach of ticket conditions or security concerns at their reasonable discretion
- 8. Distribution of flyers, posters, postcards, magazines, newspapers or any other advertising materials is not permitted
- 9. This ticket does not entitle the holder to trade at this event, any attempt to sell any item, or to persuade an official trader to do so on their behalf is strictly prohibited
- 10. No refunds will be offered to customers who are refused entry or ejected from the venue for refusing to cooperate with security or venue staff, abusive, threatening, drunken or other antisocial behaviour (including smoking in no smoking areas), carrying offensive weapons or illegal substances, or making unauthorised audio, video or photographic recordings
- 11. Witchfest reserves the right to cancel the event, and will not accept responsibility for any losses, costs or expenses, which may result from the cancellation, save as to refund the ticket price paid
- 12. Witchfest reserves the right to alter the date/venue/programme without notice
