Woodland Witches - Samhain Ritual 2025 (London)
Details
It's that dark time of the year.. as Autumn fades and winter approaches, our thoughts tunr to Pumpkins and halloween parties. But deeper within we ready our selves to honour our dead ancestors and remember our dead! Join us this night in the woods, where we burn away our regrets and fears in a small transformative Cauldron fire, guarded by the witches and the dark goddess Hecate. Then we prepare to invoke the Dark Lord of Death and Resurrection.. that he may open wide the veil between our world and that underworld where spirits rest.. We then call on our dead ancestors and loved ones gone, remember them . This is then followed by energy raising and rejoicing of our own glorious lives..
Ritual format (may vary on the day):
- Meeting & greeting attendees at the entrance to woods (`Queens Wood road) & walking all to ritual spot, where altar is set up.
- Opening prayers & attunement,
- Consecrations & Circle casting.
- Calling of elements.
- Calling of Goddess Hecate & Burning of Regrets.
- Calling of Dark Lord.. opening veil between worlds
- Honouring ancestors ..
- chants, drums, spiral dance.
- Communal Blessing of Food & drinks
- Closing circle & feasting & socials
- Tidy up / departures.
-- PRACTICAL DETAILS ----------
Fee: £10: cash collected at start or Eventbrite in advance. (Link below )
Duration: 4pm to 8pm
Venue: Queen's Woods, High gate, London (N6 5UU). These events are held in a public Open woods, with rough terrain, and in natural weather conditions .
Meeting point:
- Pease Gather at ENTRANCE to the woods on `QUEENS WOOD ROAD' / Capital Ring. Aim for postcode N6 5UU.
- Google map ref: 51.580240, -0.142252
Ritual Team member will come meet you, collect cash fees, and lead all into the woods, to our ritual space.
Woodland safety --
- If you feel unwell (even if it's just cough/ cold) please stay at home. There will be plenty of our Events & socials that you can attend in the future. (44+ coming up in 2026!)
- The woodland terrain is unevent, at places quite steep, there are tree roots, fallen logs. We veer off the foot paths and into actual woods for ceremony. It is mostly unsuitable for anyone with breathing issues, heart conditions or mobility issues.
- Those attending with any mobility issues must being your own Carer/ support.
- There are no formal toilets nearby or cafe etc. (all are about 15-20minute walk).
What to bring?
- Ritual items (optional): Moon crowns, flower crowns Ritual cloaks, capes, masks; lanterns, candles in jars..
- Torch light for safe walking at night.
- Warm clothing & rain-coats/ outdoor shoes or boots (and ankle covered socks! ).
- Small ground sheet to sit on for social.
- Your own Cups/chalice to drink from.
Food & Drinks for Social after ritual ---
Please bring food & drinks to share (optional)... example: bread, butter, pitta bread, cheese, small picnic food, soft drinks, wine.
If there are unopened food items at the end, we share them with you to all to take home.
Tidying up: Help us keep woods tidy . Please take any rubbish out to bins on pavements.
-- POLICY / GUIDELINES ------
- The Woodland terrain is NOT suitable for those with mobility issues.
- NO Drugs, NO filming or photos during ritual !
- No children allowed.
- Inclusivity: We are inclusive of all race, pagan beliefs, genders, sexuality, LGBTQP+
- All attendees are responsible for their own well-being and Health & safety.
Contacting Organiser:
Please send us a private message if you need more info. Please avoid last minute enquiries as our team gets busy preparing for this big event.
We look forward to welcoming you & sharing our magic with you.
Bright Blessings
-Mani & London Woodland Witches .
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