When it comes to witches, everyone knows that the black cat is their companion of choice – right?  Although this has come to be the most enduring image, the cat is, in fact, only one of a variety of weird and wonderful creatures to be linked to the witch throughout the period of the witch trials and beyond.

From ferrets to miniature horses, and even a trio of snails, join Willow for a fascinating delve into the historical trial documents and pamphlet accounts to uncover the full extent of the varied – and frequently surprising – animals to be found in the magical menagerie.

Tickets: £6.50

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