Summer Holidays
✨Join us for some magic this summer!✨
Embark on a magical summer adventure for your children! Soar with fabulous flying Owls, learn real magic tricks, encounter reptiles (including a Dragon!), and craft personalized wands. Let your little wizards be captivated by extraordinary experiences, making this summer truly unforgettable. Join us in creating cherished memories filled with whimsy and wonder. Embrace the magic and embark on a journey beyond their wildest dreams. Don't miss out on this enchanting opportunity for an extraordinary summer!
OPEN WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY
DURING SUMMER HOLS
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Join us this summer holiday for magical food, drink and optional craft activities throughout the week.
Crafts Available: wand making, dragon eggs, potion bottles, pot painting and cauldron creatures
Available during our 'Daytime at The Steel Cauldron' sessions, every day we are open throughout the holidays. Booking advisable but happy to take walk-ins if we have space.
Crafting is optional, just order your craft while ordering food & drink.
A wide range of food and drink will be on offer during the session, menus may differ depending on the time of day.
THERE IS A £5 BOOKING DEPOSIT (PER PERSON),
THIS WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM YOUR TOTAL BILL ON THE DAY.
This session lasts 1 hrs 20mins from the start time
The fantastic Flying Squadron will be joining us again this summer holiday. As the Owls are so popular we have added extra sessions during the week, so you can see them on Wednesdays and Fridays as well as on a Sunday.
Enjoy one of our magical potions while Professor Alba leads a fascinating talk and flying demonstration, letting her wonderful owls soar across teapot tavern. This will be followed by our food service and a selfie opportunity.
Not able to make the display times? Then do not fear, you can still meet an Owl, simply book a 'Daytime at the Steel Cauldron' session on a day that the Owls are in the building (see below). Professor Alba regularly tours the tables with the Owls between flying displays (11.30am-3.30pm Sundays // 12.30pm - 3.30pm Wed & Fri) allowing Owl selfies and answering questions.
Flying Display - £7 per person
The Owls will make visits to The Steel Cauldron on most Sundays (Wednesdays & Fridays during the school Summer Holidays), but please check dates for availability before coming to avoid disappointment.
THERE IS A £5 BOOKING DEPOSIT (PER PERSON),
THIS WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM YOUR TOTAL BILL ON THE DAY.
This session lasts 1 1/2hrs from the start time
Sunday 21st July // 10.00 & 16.00
Wednesday 24th July // 10.00 & 16.00
Friday 26th July // 10.00 & 16.00
Sunday 28th July // 10.00 & 16.00
Wednesday 31st August // 10.00 & 16.00
Friday 2nd August // 10.00 & 16.00
Sunday 4th August // 10.00 & 16.00
Wednesday 7th August // 10.00 & 16.00
Friday 9th August // 10.00 & 16.00
Sunday 11th August // 10.00 & 16.00
Wednesday 14th August // 10.00 & 16.00
Friday 16th August // 10.00 & 16.00
Sunday 18th August // 10.00 & 16.00
Wednesday 21st August // 10.00 & 16.00
Friday 23rd August // 10.00 & 16.00
Sunday 25th August // 10.00 & 16.00
Wednesday 28th August // 10.00 & 16.00
Friday 30th August // 10.00 & 16.00
Sunday 1st September // 10.00 & 16.00
Our resident crafting wizards will guide you in a magical crafting workshop and get your creative juices flowing!
WORKSHOPS
Wand Making // Potion Bottle Making // Dragon Egg Creating
£8 per maker
A wide range of food and drink will be on offer during the session, menus may differ depending on the time of day. Please book for the total number of people attending (adults and children), only Makers will be charged the £8.
This session lasts 1 1/2hrs from the start time
Wand Workshops
Saturday 27th July // 10.00
Saturday 17th August // 10.00
Potion Bottle Workshop
Saturday 24th August // 10.00
Saturday 3rd August // 10.00
Dragon Egg Workshop
Saturday 10th August // 10.00
Saturday 31st August // 10.00
THERE IS A £5 BOOKING DEPOSIT (PER PERSON),
THIS WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM YOUR TOTAL BILL ON THE DAY.
Allow our resident wizard, Prof. Carter, to guide and teach you real magic tricks. All tricks taught are easy to learn and perform and require no special skills or knowledge. You will learn in your own family/social groups and no-one is made to do any public performances of the tricks, Professor Carter knows this can be a worry for some people. Each lesson can be taken without having attended any of the previous lessons and are all suitable for absolute beginners.
Professor Carter has been teaching magic for over ten years, you are in very safe hands. The lessons are suitable for aspiring wizards aged 6+ (under 16s will need to be accompanied by a responsible adult) and need to be booked in advance.
See below for dates and session times
£8 per student
Please book for total number of people attending (adults and children), only Magic Students will pay the £8 session fee. Others attending can sit and watch/help the students and order any food and drink on the day.
A wide range of food and drink will be on offer during the session, menus may differ depending on the time of day.
This session lasts 1 1/2hrs from the start time
Thursday 25th July // 16.00 - 17.30 - Cards 2 - Rising Cards
Thursday 8th Aug // 16.00 - 17.30 - Mind Reading
Thursday 15th Aug // 16.00 - 17.30 - Cards 3 - Pick a Card
Thursday 22nd Aug // 16.00 - 17.30 - Cards & Coins
THERE IS A £5 BOOKING DEPOSIT (PER PERSON),
THIS WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM YOUR TOTAL BILL ON THE DAY.
A fun and interactive magic show with spells, charms and enchantments. Fun for all the family! A truly magical experience!
Eat, Drink and Spells is a fun and interactive magic show, led by resident wizard Professor Carter who will guide you in an introductory course of spells and enchantments.
The show includes several wonderous spells and awe-inspiring illusions. This experience is perfect for wizards of any age and is an ideal family trip out.
Students are encouraged to bring their own wands and wear appropriate wizarding attire although not crucial to their enjoyment, training wands can be provided.
A wide range of food and drink will be on offer during the session, menus may differ depending on the time of day. Please check our menu pages for food options.
£7 per person
A wide range of food and drink will be on offer during the session, menus may differ depending on the time of day.
This session lasts 1 1/2hrs from the start time
Thursday 25th July - 14.00 - 15.30
Thursday 8th August - 14.00 - 15.30
Thursday 15th August - 14.00 - 15.30
Thursday 22nd August - 14.00 - 15.30
THERE IS A £5 BOOKING DEPOSIT (PER PERSON),
THIS WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM YOUR PAYMENT ON THE DAY.
Come and join us on THURSDAY MORNINGS throughout the summer holidays for a magical morning of play, stories and songs. Both sides of the Cauldron will be open exclusively for our Little Wizard session. Explore our wizardy play shops including the fancy dress area, cars and trains, mythical beasts (and real ones), book store, play kitchen, and baby area.
Doors open at 10am, tea and coffee biscuits and toddler snacks included.
Story and a song at 11.15 to finish
As its the summer holidays if you wish to stay on afterwards then please book a 'Daytime at The Steel Cauldron' session for 12 noon to avoid disappointment
FREE TO BOOK - you don't need to book but if we are full then we will have to prioritise those that have booked.
Just £3 for your first child and £1 for each additional child (payable on arrival)
We are delighted to have teamed up with the wonderful Debs and Declan from Scales and Tails to bring you an awesome creepy creature encounter. Enjoy our excellent selection of food and drink whilst meeting and learning about a wonderful array of magical creatures including snakes and even a real life dragon!
The cost of the session is £11 per person, we have food & drink options available too (check out our menu pages to see more.)
There will be displays on the following dates during the summer holidays:
Saturday - 27th July - 4pm - 5.30pm
Saturday - 10th August - 4pm -5.30pm
Saturday - 31st August - 4pm - 5.30pm
For more dates outside of the summer holidays click here
No groups/bookings bigger than 8 people in this session
THERE IS A £5 BOOKING DEPOSIT (PER PERSON),
THIS WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM YOUR TOTAL BILL ON THE DAY.
SUMMER HOLS OPENING HOURS
From Sat 20th July - Sun 1st Sept
Monday - Closed
Tuesday - Closed
Wednesday - 10am - 6pm
Thursday - 10am - 6pm
Friday - 10am - 6pm
Saturday - 10am - 6pm
Sunday - 10am - 6pm
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