Edinburgh’s wizarding pop-up launches magical afternoon tea perfect for kids

Edinburgh’s wizarding speakeasy, The Cauldron, has introduced an afternoon tea experience that's perfect for children this festive season.

The afternoon tea experience is sure to delight children this Christmas.

Designed for children aged 8 and upwards, the organisers say the fun event offers the perfect opportunity for “young wizards to don their robes and wield their wands” to “conjure a non-perilous potion using a little bit of magic” from The Cauldron’s wall of Magical Creatures.

Each person will then be treated to hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows and allowed to enjoy a selection of sandwiches, cakes, scones and sweets.

The experience, which lasts for 1 hour and 15 minutes, will take place at 12.30 on Friday 20 December, and 12.00 on Saturday 21 December.

Priced at £20 per child, the tickets can be bought here.

Hidden in plain sight beneath Edinburgh’s Frederick Street, the wizarding pop-up – which travelled to Edinburgh via New York and London – recently announed its festive line-up which includes Christmas cocktails, mixology classes and drag queen Ellie Diamond appearing in a special grotto as Mrs Clause.

Matthew Cortland, co-founder of The Cauldron, said: “Christmas is about letting children experience magic and excitement. Young magicians can get into the festive spirit at The Cauldron when they dress in wizard robes and wield a working magic wand.

“This is where the magic happens this festive season, and little wizards will be totally blown away when stepping into our festive potion-making dungeon. With a guest appearance from our special owl, it’s sure to be a hoot!”