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Samhain Conference Wales 2025 Magical Witches Market and Ball

Samhain Conference Wales 2025 Magical Witches Market and Ball

Samhain Conference Wales 2025 Magical Witches Market and Ball

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📍 Location: Cwrt Bleddyn Hotel & Spa, Llangybi, Usk, Monmouthshire, Wales, NP15 1PG
📅 Dates: Friday 17 – Sunday 19 October 2025
🧙‍♀️ Format:
– Friday 7pm: Samhain Quiz & Social Evening
– Saturday 10am–5pm: Conference Talks, Workshops & Mystical Marketplace
– Saturday 7:30pm–Late: Witches Ball featuring Damh the Bard live
– Sunday: Programming TBC (see disclaimer below)

A Welsh Retreat for Samhain Souls

There’s a corner of Wales where October folds into something older. From 17 to 19 October 2025, Samhain Conference Wales returns to Cwrt Bleddyn Hotel & Spa, drawing seekers, scholars, and shadow-dwellers into a weekend carved for magic.

This year’s gathering unfolds across three distinct acts. Friday evening opens with a warm, witchy welcome in the form of a Samhain-themed quiz, designed to break the ice and stir the laughter. Saturday transforms the manor into a haven for talks, workshops, and mystical market stalls, with offerings ranging from tarot readings and ancestor magic to crystal sellers, witchcraft books, and magickal tools. And as night falls, corsets are tightened and masks rise—the Witches Ball begins, pulsing with music, ritual dress, and the unmistakable voice of Damh the Bard, live on stage.

Rooted in the turning of the wheel and dressed in velvet mystery, this is a spiritual weekend getaway wrapped in folklore, firelight, and just enough trouble to make you stay late.

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Friday Night: An Easy Samhain Welcome

Friday night opens the weekend gently, with a Samhain-themed quiz scheduled to begin at 7pm. Designed as a relaxed social evening, this is the first opportunity for attendees to settle into the space, connect with fellow guests, and ease into the rhythm of the gathering.

As the first official event of Samhain Conference Wales, the quiz evening offers a chance to arrive early, find your bearings at Cwrt Bleddyn Hotel & Spa, and begin the weekend in good company. There’s no pressure here—just time to breathe, mingle, and enjoy the start of something a little bit magical.

Saturday: Talks, Stalls and the Witches Market

Saturday is the centrepiece of the weekend, blending talks, workshops, and a thriving mystical marketplace into one seamless flow. From 10am to 5pm, the grounds of Cwrt Bleddyn take on a new energy—part learning space, part spiritual bazaar, and part homecoming for seekers of every stripe.

The daytime schedule for Samhain Conference Wales includes access to a curated programme of presentations exploring spiritual practice, pagan heritage, and modern magick. Whether you’re drawn to ancestor magic, ritual structure, or the lived experience of witchcraft today, the tone remains inclusive and grounded. Full speaker details are still to be released, but the emphasis will be on usable knowledge over performance.

Alongside the talks, the adjoining mystical marketplace hosts a diverse range of witchcraft stalls and artisan makers. Expect crystal sellers, tarot readings, books, magickal tools, altar items, and ethically sourced pagan supplies. It’s a rare chance to meet independent makers in person and explore the kind of pagan shopping that rarely appears on the high street.

For many, this blend of learning and discovery is what defines the event—a place where browsing becomes ritual, and buying becomes part of the magic.

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Saturday Evening: The Witches Ball

At 7:30pm, the doors open to the Witches Ball—an after-dark celebration of the season that trades daylight discourse for music, movement, and mischief. Held on site at Cwrt Bleddyn, this ticketed event invites guests to dress to enchant and dance deep into the October night.

The headline act is none other than Damh the Bard, whose spellbinding performances have become a beloved fixture in the UK’s pagan music scene. Expect lyrics that linger, and a room full of cloaks, corsets, and sly smiles.

Whether you’re in antlers or lace, sipping something dark or leading the dancefloor, this is the night where the veil lifts just enough for a little chaos. The Witches Ball is the final confirmed event of Samhain Conference Wales, and it doesn’t go quietly.

Sunday: Programming to Be Confirmed

At the time of writing, no confirmed schedule has been published for Sunday 19 October 2025. While it’s possible that informal workshops or marketplace visits may continue, this has not been officially announced.

Attendees planning to extend their stay for the full Samhain Conference Wales weekend should check the organisers’ Eventbrite listing for the most current information before arranging Sunday travel.

Where to Stay: Make It a Samhain Weekend

Accommodation is not included with any ticket, so if you’re attending the full Samhain Conference Wales weekend, you’ll want to book early—especially if you’re staying for the Witches Ball.

The most desirable option is Cwrt Bleddyn Hotel & Spa itself. Set in 50 acres of Monmouthshire countryside, this historic manor offers an atmospheric on-site stay with direct access to all weekend events. Rooms range from plush modern suites to wood-beamed classics, and the spa includes a heated pool, sauna, and treatment rooms—ideal for decompressing between workshops or unwinding after a night on the dancefloor. Staying here means you never have to leave the Samhain spell.

Just seven minutes away, the town of Usk offers a charming cluster of boutique stays.
The Castle Inn sits just off Twyn Square and serves up hearty food, comfortable beds, and a surprisingly well-stocked whisky bar—a favourite among past spiritual retreat guests.
Three Salmons Hotel, a 17th-century coaching inn, delivers historic flair with modern comfort. Think open fireplaces, local ales, and an old-world atmosphere that fits the Samhain mood perfectly.
A quieter alternative is The New Court Inn, with its garden views and softer country styling—perfect for those who want a little less bustle and a little more peace.

If you’d rather nestle deeper into the countryside, there are rural stays scattered within 30 minutes of the venue.
The Lychgate Guest House in Caldicot blends B&B intimacy with cathedral views and is ideal for a quieter base between sessions.
Meanwhile, a number of farm-style retreats near Caerleon offer rustic surroundings, warm hosts, and a welcome sense of spaciousness—perfect for turning the weekend into a proper spiritual getaway.

Wherever you rest your head, make sure to book your Samhain stay early. With UK Samhain events growing in popularity each year, the best spots are often gone long before the leaves finish falling.

Sacred Stops and Strange Finds Near Usk

If you’re extending your stay for the full Samhain Conference Wales weekend, the surrounding landscape offers more than just scenery. There’s power tucked between the hills—if you know where to look.

Start with Usk Castle. Half-ruined, ivy-laced, and heavy with silence, it sits just above the town like an old god watching. There’s no entry fee, no velvet ropes—just ancient walls, open sky, and the kind of atmosphere that answers your mood without asking questions.

Down the hill, the Priory Church of St Mary offers another kind of quiet. Romanesque stone, weathered windows, and a weight that lingers in the air—whether you step in to light a candle or simply pass through, the energy doesn’t ask who you are. It knows.

For those hungry for artefacts, oils, or something tangible to carry home, Chepstow is your next spell-marked stop. Just twenty minutes from the venue, The Celtic Spirit Tree is a crystal-stacked haven of incense, jewellery, and curated witchcraft tools. They offer tarot readings, pendulum boards, handblended oils—yes, it’s a shop, but it’s also a shrine to the art of choosing what calls to you.

And if the weekend stirs something deeper, head north to The Morbitorium in Caerphilly. It’s not gentle, and it’s not trying to be. Bones, books, oddities, and ethically sourced shadows. For those walking the line between reverence and rebellion, it’s the final wink on your way out.

Tickets, Travel and Timing Your Arrival

Tickets for Samhain Conference Wales are sold in tiered options, with flexibility for those attending just one part of the weekend—or embracing the full ritual arc from Friday to Saturday night.

As of this writing, available ticket types include:
— Friday Evening Quiz: £16.96 (incl. fees)
— Saturday Day Pass – Conference & Mystical Marketplace: £33.22
— Concession Day Pass (students/over 65s): £30.50
— Witches Ball – Saturday Night Only: £44.04
— Saturday Combo – Day + Ball: £71.13
— Full Weekend Access: £76.55

Early bird tiers have now closed, so it’s advised to book in advance while tickets remain. The Ball tends to sell out first.

The full Samhain Conference Wales experience takes place at Cwrt Bleddyn Hotel & Spa in Llangybi, Monmouthshire—a countryside location easily accessed by car, with free on-site parking. For those arriving by train, the nearest stations are Newport and Abergavenny, with taxi services available from both.

If you’re planning to attend both the conference and the Witches Ball, aim to arrive early on Saturday to allow time for check-in, grounding, and your first pass through the marketplace. Many guests choose to stay overnight locally and treat the event as part of a longer spiritual weekend getaway.

Why Attend: The Edge of the Season

Samhain Conference Wales is built for those who move through the turning year with intention. Set across three days in October, it offers a full-spectrum experience: spiritual talks and workshops, a curated mystical marketplace, and the energy release of the Witches Ball 2025.

This isn’t just a pagan conference UK attendees drift into once a decade—it’s a Samhain weekend retreat layered with community, craft, and clarity. You’ll find witchcraft stalls and crystal sellers alongside opportunities for tarot readings, connections rooted in ancestor magic, and the kind of pagan shopping that actually speaks your language.

And when night falls, Damh the Bard live provides the soundtrack to a room full of cloaks, candles, and intention.

Tickets don’t last. Neither does autumn. If you’re ready to meet other seekers where the land breathes deep and the veil thins—Samhain Conference Wales is where to begin.

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2025-10-17 to
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