Great Yarmouth Witch Trial

Two men and nine women were accused of allegedly being involved in witchcraft. They were brought before a court to find their fates.

Come along and find out how a witch trial may have unfolded. Find out about those accused and what happened to them.

Please note - this is not a real life witch trial and is for the purpose of learning the history of those accused of witchcraft in the 1600s.

Timings

Friday 18 September:

1900-2000

Location & directions

Great Yarmouth Borough Council, Town Hall, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 2QF

Contact on day:

Charlie Mactaggart

Telephone number:

+441493846151

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Book online

Booking contact name:

Charlie Mactaggart

Booking telephone number:

+441493846151

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://town-hall.great-yarmouth.co.uk/article/16871/Great-Yarmouth-Witch-Trials

Booking opens:

26 Aug 2026 10:00 AM

Booking closes:

17 Sep 2026 07:00 PM

Additional information

Max number of people:

40

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s)

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