Magic Returns to the Peak District!

Harry Potter fans of all ages gather in the Peak District town of Wirksworth on Sunday 5th October for a day of magical activities. Building on the success of previous years, the day has become the largest Harry Potter fan event in the UK. Adults and children descend on the town dressed as their favourite characters to enjoy themed food and activities and to meet other fans.

There will be plenty of favourite events

As well as a day of fun, the event raises funds for good causes. Wizarding Day has raised a grand total of £8,000 for Wirksworth Colts Football Club, the Josh Stockell Community Skatepark, the Fire Fighters Charity and Aquabox who make clean water filters for disaster areas.

Wizarding Day Programme

NOW AVAILABLE

snap up your copy of the wizarding day times

The latest instalment of the Wizarding Day Times has dropped to your local Wirksworth retailers. Pick up a copy to learn what magical attractions and events are apparating into Wirksworth on Sunday 5th October.

Cost: £3 per copy, included with pre-booked parking

Available: now

Schedule of Events

Wizarding Activities

Witches and wizards of all ages can enjoy a range of magical activities including a market for wizardly crafts and activities, taking a virtual broomstick ride and enjoying magic demonstrations from a seasoned expert.

You can listen to storytellers, learn to write your own and improve your magical skills with wand making, crafting and potion mixing lessons. Fly the magical broomstick to get a witch eye view of the town.

Enter the character costume contest, meet snakes, dragons and lizards. Meet other witches and wizards.

There will be special Wizarding Express trains from Duffield to Wirksworth, a steam train on the incline branch line to Ravenstor Station for Mount Cook, and the London Routemaster bus will make a return!

character costume contest

IMPROVE YOUR WIZARDING SKILLS

fire station

liam jones: magician

quizardry for all the family

the enchanted kiln: unicorn parties

tales of beedle the bard

Replenish your Magical supplies

enchanted kiln: wand making magic

Visit the Owlery

Travel On The Wizarding Express

FANTASTIC FUSED GLASS & WHERE TO TRY IT

it’s magic! sparks and spells!

magical creatures and wonderful monsters

befriend Snakes, Dragons and Lizards

WIZARD WORKS WIZARDING SUPPLIES

London Routemaster Park and Ride

Meet Other Wizarding Fans

magical makers’ cavern

ford anglia

Refreshments

Food & Drink

Refresh your spell casting with food and drink in Wirksworth! Le Mistral, Otto, Feather Star, Hope and Anchor, Casa Carlo, Royal Oak and Sour Cow will provide you with all the food, snacks and drinks you could wish for. You will find catering for all tastes including vegetarian and vegan. Plus, there are lots of other places for refreshments around town..

Location

Wirksworth, Derbyshire, England

If you wish to stay in Wirksworth for Wizarding Day, there are lots of accommodation options. Details about activities and bookings for the train are on the travel page. You can book park and ride and book bus tickets. Parking options could be limited on the day so we recommend booking your spot up front, or choosing the bus or train.