This Week's Pagan Events In & Near London

Here are events in London plus a few in other parts of England over the next week or so that could be of interest to pagans. If you know of an event that you want listed, please email the details to me at badwitch1234@gmail.com.

Now – 2 June; The Lore of the Land. Exhibition exploring our deep-rooted relationship with the natural world. Venue:  The Studio, Horniman Museum and Gardens, 100 London Road, Forest Hill, London, SE23 3PQ. https://www.horniman.ac.uk/visit/exhibitions/the-lore-of-the-land#image-0

Now – October; Waking the Witch. Touring exhibition curated by Legion Projects and supported by Arts Council England. Venues: (1 May – 8 June) Sidney Cooper Gallery, Canterbury; (September – October 2019) Bonington Gallery, Nottingham. http://www.wakingthewitch.uk/#

Now – 22 June; Magical Exhibitions in York: Magic and Mystery. Exhibition exploring the fine line between science, religion and magic in medieval society. Venue: Barley Hall, 2 Coffee Yard, York, YO1 8AR. Open 9am-5pm daily. Normal admission costs. https://barleyhall.co.uk/whats-on/magic-mystery/

Now – 8 September 2019; Museum of the Moon. Luke Jerram’s artwork featuring NASA imagery of the Moon. Venue: The Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BD. Free event. https://www.nhm.ac.uk/visit/exhibitions/museum-of-the-moon.html

Now – 31 October; Betwixt and Between: Isobel Gowdie, the Witch of Auldearn – the Museum of Witchcraft and Magic’s summer exhibition. Venue: The Museum of Witchcraft and Magic, Boscastle, Cornwall. Entry with museum ticket. https://museumofwitchcraftandmagic.co.uk/

Now – 15 September; Smoke and Mirrors – exhibition about the psychology of magic. It includes items from the Museum of Witchcraft and Magic. There are also live performances of stage conjuring on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Venue: Wellcome Collection, 183 Euston Road, London NW1 2BE. Free admission. https://wellcomecollection.org/exhibitions/W_vuwBQAACoA_SY2

Now – end of May; Occult and Symbolism Group Exhibition. Venue: The Underdog Gallery, Arch 6 Crucifix Lane, London SE1 3JW. Time: 6.30pm. The exhibition is free to view. Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/384779368774466/

Now – 27 October, Secret Rivers: discover the secrets of London’s historic waterways. Exhibition at the Museum of London Docklands. Venue: No.1 Warehouse, West India Quay, London E14 4AL. Free entry. https://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/museum-london-docklands

Wednesday 29 May; Free Guided Tour of the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology (takes place every Wednesday). Venue: UCL, Malet Place, London, WC1 6BT. Time: 2pm. Free, but you must book in advance: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/event-ticketing/booking?

Wednesday 29 May; Time to Meditate – group meditation (every Wednesday). Venue: Buddha on a Bicycle, Covent Garden, London. Arrive 6pm for 6.10pm start. Donations of £3 recommended. Details: http://www.meetup.com/meditation-trust-london/

Wednesday 29 May; Chakra Wisdom Tarot. Mini-workshop with Tori Hartman. Venue: The Atlantis Bookshop, 49a Museum Street, London, Eng WC1A 1LY. Time: 7pm. Cost £5. Call 020 7405 2120 http://theatlantisbookshop.com/

Wednesday 29 May; Deep Peace and Healing: An Evening of Meditation with Blake Bauer. Venue: The College of Psychic Studies, 16 Queensberry Place, Kensington, London, SW7 2EB. Time: 7pm. Tickets: £13/£15.  https://www.collegeofpsychicstudies.co.uk/

Wednesday 29 May; Resurgence Talks: Intelligent Happiness with Nic Marks. Venue: 42 Acres, 66 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4LW. Time: 7.30pm. Tickets: £12. For more details visit: https://www.42acresshoreditch.com/events/

Wednesday 29 May; John Michell’s Enchanted Landscape. Lecture by London folklorist Rob Stephenson at London Fortean Society. Venue: The Bell, 50 Middlesex Street, London E1 7EX.. Time: 7.45pm. Tickets: £4/£2. http://forteanlondon.blogspot.com/

Wednesday 29 May; Hertford and Ware Moot Moot. (Usually last Wednesday of each month.) Venue: The White Horse, 33 Castle Street, SG14 1HH Hertford, Hertfordshire. Time: 8pm. Entry: £3. https://www.facebook.com/groups/104788436218047/

Thursday, 30 May; Secret Rivers: a liquid Late hosted by Museum of London and Ben Aaronovitch. Venue: Museum of London Docklands, No.1 Warehouse, West India Quay, London E14 4AL. Time: 6.30pm. Tickets: £12. https://www.facebook.com/events/281159479462637/

Friday 31 May; Parthenon: the Meaning of the Sculptures – Gallery Talk. Venue: Room 18, British Museum, Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG. Time: 1.15pm. Free, just turn up. For more details visit: https://www.britishmuseum.org/whats_on/events_calendar/gallery_talks.aspx

Friday 31 May; Friday evening pre-conference drinks before the start of the Magickal Women Conference Venue: Treadwells, 33 Store Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1E 7BS. Time: 6.30pm. Tickets £5. Book online at http://www.treadwells-london.com or reserve a place by visiting the shop.

Friday 31 May; How to Love and Value Yourself Practically. Lecture by Blake Bauer. Venue: The College of Psychic Studies, 16 Queensberry Place, Kensington, London, SW7 2EB. Time: 7pm. Tickets: £15/£17.  https://www.collegeofpsychicstudies.co.uk/

Friday 31 May; Meditation and Om Healing – weekly event. Venue: The Theosophical Society, 50 Gloucester Place, London, W1U 8EA. Time: 7pm. Entry free. http://theosophicalsociety.org.uk/#

Friday 31 May; Tales, Songs and Sounds of our Ancestors with Cacao. Venue: Aho Studio, 13 Prince Edward Rd, London, E9 5LX. Time: 7.30pm. Tickets: £15. www.aho.community
Saturday 1 June; The Magickal Women Conference; Venue: Queen’s Gate, South Kensington, London SW7. Time: 9am-5pm. Tickets £75. https://www.magickalwomenconference.com/

Saturday 1 June; The Pantheon of Pancras. Five-hour walk with Minimum Labyrinth. Tickets:  £20 (£15 concessions). Starts 2pm. Details and booking:  www.minimumlabyrinth.org.

Saturday 1 June; London Tarot Festival. Venue: Holiday Inn, 30 Jamestown Rd, Camden Town, London NW1 7BY. Website for details: http://tarotconference.co.uk/tarot-festival/

Sunday 2 June; Sunday Meditation class with Lisabetta every Sunday. Drop-in class suitable for beginners and more experienced meditators. Venue: The Little Escape Therapy Centre, 4 Paxton Mews, off Westow St, London SE19 3RW. Time: 10am-11am. Cost: £12 per class, £30 for 3 classes. Website for more details: https://harmonious-healing.com/

Sunday 2 June; Occult Bloomsbury – guided walk starting and ending at Treadwells, 33 Store Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1E 7BS. There are two start times: 1pm or 2pm. Walk lasts about 2 hours. Tickets £15, includes cake and wine at the end. Book online at http://www.treadwells-london.com or reserve a place by visiting the shop.

Monday 3 June; Free Beginners Astrology Class by Astrological Lodge of London. (Every Monday evening). Venue: 50 Gloucester Place, London W1U 8EA, Time: 6pm-6.50pm. Tickets: Free. https://astrolodge.co.uk/

Monday 3 June; Sacred Chant Concert at Alternatives. Venue: St James’s Church, 197 Piccadilly, W1J 9LL. Doors open 6.30pm. Event starts: 7pm. Tickets £15/£20. https://www.alternatives.org.uk/

Monday 3 June; Young Urban Witches. Workshop with Rebecca Beattie  Venue: Treadwells, 33 Store Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1E 7BS. Time: 7pm. Tickets £20. Book online at http://www.treadwells-london.com or reserve a place by visiting the shop.

Monday 3 June; Sigil Witchery. Workshop and book signing with  Laura Tempest Zakroff. Venue: The Atlantis Bookshop, 49a Museum Street, London, Eng WC1A 1LY. Time: 7pm. Tickets: Free, but you must reserve a place in advance. Call 020 7405 2120 or visit http://theatlantisbookshop.com/

Tuesday 4 June; Black Moon Goddess Circle with Lucy North. Venue: She’s Lost Control, 42 Valentine Road, London E9 7AD. Time: 7pm. Tickets: £32. www.sheslostcontrol.co.uk

Tuesday 4 June; First class in 8-week tarot course. Venue: Treadwells, 33 Store Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1E 7BS. Time: 7pm. Tickets £230 for the entire course. Book online at http://www.treadwells-london.com or reserve a place by visiting the shop.

Tuesday 4 June (tbc); Witches’ Inn Gathering. Venue: The Hatch Public House, 44 Hatchlands Road, Redhill, RH1 6AT. Starts at 8pm. Moots are usually the first Tuesday of each month. Suggested donation £5. For more details visit: https://www.facebook.com/The-Witches-Inn-1568424150049437/

Tuesday 4 June;  Strange City. Talk by Penny Rafter, an official City of London Guide, at Romford Pagan Moot. Venue: The Golden Lion, 2 High Street, Romford RM1 1HR. Time: 7pm. Entry: £4 and raffle in aid of Essex wild life £1.  https://www.facebook.com/Romford-Pagan-Moote-634178063700381/

Wednesday 5 June; Gemini New Moon Gong Bath. Venue: She’s Lost Control, 42 Valentine Road, London E9 7AD. Two sessions: Time: 7pm and 8.30pm. Tickets: £20. www.sheslostcontrol.co.uk

Thursday 6 June; The Truth Inside: Messages from My Daughter in the Afterlife. Talk and book signing with author Ali Norell. Watkins Books, 19-21 Cecil Court, London WC2N 4EZ. Time: 6.30pm. Free event. For more details visit the websites http://www.watkinsbooks.com/  or https://www.meetup.com/WatkinsBooks/

Thursday 6 June; Ann Wisnper – Ghost or (Sheep) Goats – SPR talk. Venue: Society for Psychical Research HQ, 1 Vernon Mews, London, W14 0RL. Time: 7pm. Tickets: £2/£5. https://www.spr.ac.uk/

Friday 7 June; Soul Flame Gong Bath with Diana Vernon. Venue: The College of Psychic Studies, 16 Queensberry Place, Kensington, London, SW7 2EB. Time: 7pm. Tickets: £22/£25. https://www.collegeofpsychicstudies.co.uk/

Friday 7 June; Launch: Very Practical Magic – book launch talk and party with Nicola Kelleher. Venue: Treadwells, 33 Store Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1E 7BS. Time: 7pm. Tickets free but you must reserve a place in advance. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/very-practical-magic-book-launch-tickets-58500700169?

Saturday 8 June; Make Your Own Shamanic Drum with Shamanic Walks of Consciousness. Venue: Shamanic Space, 11 Hilly Fields Crescent, Brockley, · south London. Time: 10am-6.30pm. Tickets £290. https://www.meetup.com/Shamanic-Walks-of-Consciousness/

Saturday 8 June; Soul Visions workshop with artist and illustrator Suchin. Venue: Wicca Moon, 50 Well Hall Road, London SE9 6SH.  Time: 11am – 4.30pm. Cost: £39.99 per person. Bring your lunch. For further details contact Shirlee@wiccamoon.org.uk, call 0208 850 7803 or visit https://www.facebook.com/WiccaMoonEltham/  Bookings here: https://www.wiccamoon.co.uk/ourshop/prod_6762230-New-Product.html?#

Saturday 8 June; Early Midsummer Rite for Love and Relationships with the Wicca Meetup Group. Venue: Meet at The Woodman Pub The Woodman , 414 Archway Road, Highgate, London, N6 5UA. Time: 1pm. https://www.meetup.com/The-London-Wicca-Meetup-Group/

Saturday 8 June; Heart Beat. An evening of drumming and song with Gong Master Olaf Nixon. Venue: The College of Psychic Studies, 16 Queensberry Place, Kensington, London, SW7 2EB. Time: 6pm – 7.30pm. Tickets: £21/£23. https://www.collegeofpsychicstudies.co.uk/

Sunday 9 June; Sunday Meditation class with Lisabetta every Sunday. Drop-in class suitable for beginners and more experienced meditators. Venue: The Little Escape Therapy Centre, 4 Paxton Mews, off Westow St, London SE19 3RW. Time: 10am-11am. Cost: £12 per class, £30 for 3 classes. https://harmonious-healing.com/

Sunday 9 June; The British Museum and the Awakening of English Magic. Walking Tour with Caroline Wise organised by Treadwells, 33 Store Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1E 7BS. Time: 11am. Ticket price £18. Book online at http://www.treadwells-london.com or reserve a place by visiting the shop.

Sunday 9 June; The Pantheon of Pancras. Five-hour walk with Minimum Labyrinth. Tickets:  £20 (£15 concessions). Starts 2pm. Details and booking:  www.minimumlabyrinth.org.

Please note: I do not organise any of these events. Although I try to make sure the details on my listing are accurate, I do not always know about late changes or ticket availability etc. Please contact the organiser before attending any event. If you want an event listed on my blog, or spot anything that needs changing, please email badwitch1234@gmail.com.

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