February Half Term Event | Wyvernwood | Colchester Essex
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Merlin’s School of Magic

14th to 22nd February

New Day Out for February Half Term in Essex

From Saturday 14th to Sunday 22nd February 2026, you’re invited to become a student of wizardry at Merlin’s School of Magic!

Start your adventure with Merlin and his esteemed wizard colleagues at the school induction – however, Merlin has some unfortunate news to share…

Zephyr has lost his roar – likely the devious work of the Wicked Witch!

Merlin needs the most powerful of wizards to help him put an end to the spell. Come dressed as a wizard to supercharge your powers…

Once you’ve completed all your lessons, you’ll join Merlin and attempt to restore Zephyr’s roar – before graduating from Merlin’s School of Magic!

PARK IS OPEN FROM 10:30 TO 15:00 OVER THE FEBRUARY HALF TERM – MOST ACTIVITIES UNDER COVER 

 

What’s Included – Daily Itinerary

To graduate from Merlin’s School of Magic, you must soak up as much magical knowledge as possible from the fun and engaging lessons.

The more knowledge you possess, the more powerful you will become!

Each show is approximately 15 minutes long, making your 2 hours and 30 minutes full of fun, adventure and awe – plus the Castle Grounds will be open to explore…

🎓  School Induction

🧪  Spells & Potions – with Merlin

🦅  Birds of Prey Show

🐲  Dragonology – Captain & Arabella

🔮  Divination – with Queen Tatiana

🦠  Beastology – with a Goblin

🪄  Wand Creation – with Fairies

📜  School Graduation

Please note that the Dragon Trail and Wellbeing Woods will be closed!

Merlin at Wyvernwood Illustration

Amazing Value

Booking tickets with Wyvernwood is easy with our 3 step guest checkout.

Choose a date for your adventure, enter your email and pay – it’s that easy!

Online Ticket

Family – £59.49

Child – £16.49

Adult – £15.49

Senior – £14.49

Assistant – £5.00

Under 2 – FREE

Gate Ticket

£22.00

Aged 2 and over!

Passholders

Passholders can visit for FREE

No need to book, valid passes must be shown at time of entry!

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Meet the Characters

The awesome characters of Wyvernwood are brought to life everyday by our talented actors, find out about each one below…

The Captain

What began as a trip searching for treasure, ended with the Captain finding a new home within the Enchanted Lost Kingdom of Wyvernwood.

Princess Arabella

She might look perfectly pretty in a ball gown but don’t be fooled Princess Arabella is a true warrior princess and not one to be trifled with.

Zephyr

Often found regaling the other inhabitants with tales of his glorious adventures, ancient dragon Zephyr is a wise and philosophical beast.

Tatiana

Tatiana lives in the Wellbeing Woods and is the Queen of the fairies. Easily identifiable by her glamorous looks, she is the Kingdom’s most exotic character.

Gurt

Gurt is the lord of the goblins and will stop at nothing to get his hands on Wyvernwood’s hidden treasures. Its common knowledge that goblins cannot resist anything that sparkles or shines.

Merlin

Merlin is Wyvernwood’s most magical character and wise beyond his years. He can always be found creating weird and wonderful spells in his Wizard’s Domain.

Discover the Story

“The Captain and the Magic Compass” tells the story of how the Captain first arrived at Wyvernwood.

This captivating book delights adventurers of all ages.

When you visit Wyvernwood you will meet the Captain, discover his campsite, laze in his special hammock, build a secret den, and search for hidden treasure.

Click below to find out more about the book…