A dream comes true for Harry Potter fans. A real life wizarding school is about to open. The Bothwell School of Witchcraft is all set to open on 11 th August 2017. Though it's not what we read in the Harry Potter books, still it's the closest we are about to witness.
The Bothwell School of Witchcraft will open for three days from 11 th August 2017 to 13 th August 2017. According to the press release the Bothwell School is to live the dream of becoming a real life student of magic. The school will have the story, characters, props and scenery (Off course the castle).
The en-rollers will be sorted into houses; they can attend classes, witness magical creatures, explore the grounds and attend the banquet. A murder mystery is planned for the visitors; everyone will be given a character in the story. The event will be like a movie or a video game.
The Herstmonceux Castle in the in the East Sussex, England has been selected as the event's castle. Every participant should visit the castle on the given date and can live the life of a wizard. The tickets will be available at Kickstarter from 28 th March. The tickets are priced around £400-£450.
Participants should be over 18 years of age by July 2017. Robes, food and accommodation throughout the stay will be taken care by the organizers and the visitors are advised to bring the wand of their choice.
So Harry Potter fans get ready for the first of its kind event and don't miss it.
Bothwell's press release:
"It'll be a dream come true for those attending the Bothwell School
of Witchcraft, as all those who missed their owl as children can finally attend a
real School of Witchcraft. The weekend will take place on the 11th-13th August at
the scenic Herstmonceux Castle in East Sussex, UK. The three day and twonight
event run by Rogue Events Limited has partnered with the team that
produced College of Wizardry in Czocha Castle, Poland and New World
Magischola, USA to bring this experience to the UK. "I'm really happy that they
have picked up the wand and are bringing this event to Britain." -Claus Raasted,
Project coordinator, College of Wizardry. The event will be much like a murder
mystery, where guests play characters in a wizarding school and take part in
lessons. Tickets for Bothwell School of Witchcraft will be sold via a Kickstarter
campaign to be launched on 28 March 2017. The event is currently for over 18s,
however, the team aim to make future events specifically for children."
