This Week's Pagan Events In and 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 - 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 - 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 - 8 September; 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 to visit Various classes including meditation and yoga are bookable at an extra charge https://www.nhm.ac.uk/visit/exhibitions/museum-of-the-moon.html

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 28 August; 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 28 August; 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 28 August; Virgo 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

Wednesday 28 August; An Evening with Nicholas Pearson, author of a new book on crystals and minerals. Venue: The Atlantis Bookshop, 49a Museum Street, London, Eng WC1A 1LY. Tickets: £10. Time: 7.30pm. For more details, call 020 7405 2120 or visit http://theatlantisbookshop.com/

Wednesday 28 August; Poltergeists and Possession. Lecture by Alan Murdie, chairman of the Ghost Club, at London Fortean Society. Venue: The Bell, 50 Middlesex Street, London E1 7EX. Time: 7.45pm. Tickets: £4/£2. http://forteanlondon.blogspot.com/

Wednesday 28 August; Hertford and Ware Moot Moot - this month's topic is The Dark. (Usually the 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 29 August; Kabbalah and the 22 Paths of Healing. Talk and signing with Marco Marini. 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 29 August; Metaphysics in Science Fiction and Fantasy with Elizabeth Crowens, author of The Time Traveler Professor series. Venue: The Atlantis Bookshop, 49a Museum Street, London, Eng WC1A 1LY. Time: 6pm. You must RSVP to reserve a space by emailing atlantis@theatlantisbookshop.com or call 020 7405 2120. Website: http://theatlantisbookshop.com/

Thursday 29 August; Black Moon with Wolf Sister. Venue: She's Lost Control, 42 Valentine Road, London E9 7AD. Two sessions: Time: 7pm. Tickets: £40. www.sheslostcontrol.co.uk

Thursday 29 August; Live Seance at The Old Red Lion Theatre Pub, 418 St John Street, London, EC1V4. Tme: 8.30pm. Tickets: £14. http://www.theknockknockclub.co.uk/

Friday 30 August; Fundraiser - Bat Walk for Heritage. Venue: Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park, The Soanes Centre, Southern Grove, London E3 4PX. Time: 6pm. Tickets · £42.15. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fundraiser-bat-walk-for-heritage-tickets-67201207621?

Friday 30 August; Meditation and Om Healing. (Weekly event, usually on a Friday). Venue: The Theosophical Society, 50 Gloucester Place, London, W1U 8EA. Time: 7pm. Entry free. http://theosophicalsociety.org.uk/#

Friday 30 August;  Wicca New Moon Training Circle with London Woodland Witches. Venue: Queen's Woods, Highgate, North London. Meet at The Woodmans pub patio area at 7pm to be led to the woodland site. Cost: £3. Wear outdoor clothing and bring food and drink. Details: https://www.meetup.com/London-Woodland-Witches-Pagans-Magicians/

Saturday 31 August; Pagan Pride UK: Anglia Festival 2019. Venue: Mentmore Road, Linslade,  Leighton Buzzard, LU7. Time: Noon-7pm. Free family-friendly festival. https://www.facebook.com/events/412476462633854/

Saturday 31 August; Witches' Tea Party. Tea and biscuits, a chance to chat with fellow witches, the odd spell will be cast and you could perhaps have a reading. Venue: Wicca Moon, 50 Well Hall Road, London SE9 6SH. Time: noon - 5pm. The tea party is free, but readings cost £20. No appointment necessary. For further details contact Shirlee@wiccamoon.org.uk, call 0208 850 7803 or visit https://www.facebook.com/WiccaMoonEltham/ or http://www.wiccamoon.co.uk

Saturday 31 August; Witch Bottles Workshop with Tanya Moulding. Venue: Treadwell's Bookshop, 33 Store Street, Bloomsbury London, WC1E 7BS. Time: 1pm-4pmpm (with a break in the middle). Cost: £30. You can reserve a place by visiting the shop or online: https://www.treadwells-london.com/

Sunday 1 September, 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 1 September, Sacred Smoke - Workshop on making incense and smudge mix with Anthea of  Shamanism and Evolving Consciousness. Venue: Buddha on a Bicycle, 27 Endell St,· London. Price: £85, all materials included. Time: 12.15pm-5.30pm. https://www.meetup.com/Shamanism-and-Evolving-Consciousness/

Sunday 1 September, Sigil Magic Class with Mark Vincent.  Venue: Treadwells, 33 Store Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1E 7BS. Time: 1pm-5.30pm. Tickets £40. Book online at https://www.treadwells-london.com/ or reserve a place by visiting the shop.

Sunday 1 September, Stag-Watch and Walk in Richmond Park with London Woodland Witches, Wiccans and Pagans. Meet at Richmond Park, Richmond Gate, Richmond Hill TW10 6RP at 1pm. Event ends 6pm. Tickets £5/£3. Reserve a place here: https://www.meetup.com/London-Woodland-Witches-Pagans-Magicians/

Sunday 1 September; Doreen's 20th Anniversary Tribute. Online event hosted by Doreen Valiente Foundation. Time: 7pm – 8pm. Free. Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/1047045122167514/

Sunday 1 September, Temple of the Goddess Isis - Divine Feminine Heart and Womb Awakening with Kundalini Serpent Sisters. Venue in Croydon. Time: 4pm-7.30pm. Tickets · £25 - £35. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/womb-healing-and-inner-divine-feminine-resurrection-at-our-temple-of-isis-tickets-66169313197?

Sunday 1 September; Heart Beat - Monthly Drumming Collective with Gong Master Olaf Nixon. Venue: The College of Psychic Studies, 16 Queensberry Place, Kensington, London, SW7 2EB. Time: 6pm. Tickets: £21/£23.  https://www.collegeofpsychicstudies.co.uk/

Monday 2 September; 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 2 September; Candle Magic Workshop. Evening workshop based on my book Pagan Portals - Candle Magic. Venue: Treadwell's Bookshop, 33 Store Street, Bloomsbury London, WC1E 7BS. Time: 7pm. Cost: £20 per person. You can book online at https://www.treadwells-london.com/ or reserve a place by visiting the shop.

Tuesday 3 September; Sacred Sounds Monthly Gong Bath with Gong Master Olaf Nixon. Venue: The College of Psychic Studies, 16 Queensberry Place, Kensington, London, SW7 2EB. Time: 7pm. Tickets: £22/£25.  https://www.collegeofpsychicstudies.co.uk/

Tuesday 3 September; Tea Ceremony and Labyrinth at St. Augustine's Tower with Sound Mysterium. Venue: St. Augustine's Tower, Hackney, London E8 1HT London, United Kingdom. Time: 7.15pm. Tickets: £25. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tea-ceremony-labyrinth-at-staugustines-tower-tickets-56675606264?

Tuesday 3 September; Candle Magic Workshop at Romford Pagan Moot. Venue: The Golden Lion, 2 High Street, Romford RM1 1HR. Time: 7pm. Entry: £4 and raffle in aid of Essex wildlife £1. https://www.facebook.com/Romford-Pagan-Moote-634178063700381/

Tuesday 3 September; Talismans and Sacred Objects at The Witches' Inn Gathering. Venue: The Hatch Public House, 44, Hatchlands Road, Redhill, RH1 6AT. Time: 8pm. Free pagan moot, just turn up. https://www.facebook.com/events/1107189122818970

Thursday 5 September; Rough Waking: Living Free. Talk and signing with Julian Daizan Skinner. 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 5 September; Thoth Tarot Introduced. Seminar. Venue: Treadwell's, 33 Store Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1E 7BS. Time: 7pm. Tickets £20. Book online at https://www.treadwells-london.com/ or reserve a place by visiting the shop.

Thursday 5 September;  Woodland Witches Moot. Venue: Queen's Woods, Highgate, North London. Meet at The Woodman pub patio area at 7pm, bring money to buy food and drink at the pub. Details: https://www.meetup.com/London-Woodland-Witches-Pagans-Magicians/

Thursday 5 September; New Moot: The Witches' Inn Gathering - Whyteleafe. This month's subject will be candle magic. Venue: Whyteleafe Tavern, 208 Godstone Road,  Whyteleafe, CR3 0EE. Time: 8pm. Free event. https://www.facebook.com/events/502749476936704/?event_time_id=502749483603370

Friday 6 September; The Positive Psychology of Synchronicity. Talk and signing with Chris Mackey. 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/

Saturday 7 - Sunday 8 September, Spiritual Psychology: The Outer Personality and the Deeper Self– Two-day workshop with Vivianne and Chris Crowley.  Venue: Treadwells, 33 Store Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1E 7BS. Time: 10.30am-5.30pm. Tickets £85. Book online at https://www.treadwells-london.com/ or reserve a place by visiting the shop.

Saturday 7 September; Festival of the Great North Wood at Spa Wood, The Lawns, London, SE19. Time: 11am-4pm. https://www.facebook.com/events/482295995690776/

Saturday 7 September;  Rescuing the past: Lake Nasser and the Temples of Nubia - Gallery Talk. Venue: Room 65, 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

Saturday 7 September; Forest Bathing in the woods, in Queen's Wood, Highgate. Meet in the cabin behind Queen's Wood Cafe, Highgate. Time: 5pm. Price: £25. https://www.meetup.com/London-Forest-Bathing-Nature-Connection-Meetup/

Please note: I am not responsible for any of these events except my candle magic workshop at Treadwell's. Although I try to make sure the details on my listings are accurate, I do not always know about late changes or ticket availability for events that I'm not involved with. Please contact the organiser before attending any event. If you spot anything that needs changing, please email me at badwitch1234@gmail.com