The Museum of Witchcraft and Magic, Boscastle: A Darkly Fascinating Journey into Folklore and Belief Set in the atmospheric harbour village of Boscastle on Cornwall’s rugged north coast, The Museum of Witchcraft and Magic is one of the most unusual and quietly compelling museums in the UK. It is not a place of spectacle or entertainment in the modern sense, but a carefully curated exploration of folk belief, ritual practice, and the human fascination with magic across time and culture. Tucked beside the River Valency, just steps from the sea, the museum feels perfectly placed—remote enough to feel mysterious, yet grounded in a landscape long associated with stories, storms, and superstition. Arriving in Boscastle: a village shaped by landscape The journey into Boscastle already sets the tone. The village sits in a steep-sided valley where the river meets the Atlantic, creating a natural harbour surrounded by cliffs and winding lanes. Visitors typically arrive via narrow coastal roads, ...