Festival Place is unlocking some serious magic this Halloween as it opens the door to its enchanting School of Spells.

The Basingstoke shopping centre is inviting all aspiring witches and wizards to visit its magical castle in Porchester Square from October 28 to October 30 for a spellbinding Halloween weekend.

No witch or wizard can learn their craft without a wand, and the mystical Wanda Wishwaft will be on hand to help shoppers make their own before they settle down by the cauldron to learn essential spells with Buzmelda de Force and her floating spell book.

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Then it's time for a flying lesson, as visitors are invited to pull up a broom for a high-flying photo op with Cecil Skycraft.

Events and community manager Sian Fisher said: “In the time it takes to say Wingardium Leviosa, you could be winging your way to Festival Place for a brilliant lesson at our enchanting School of Spells.

“What a fantastic way to create some magical memories for the whole family this Halloween!”

For more details, visit festivalplace.co.uk/event/school-of-spells.