A gothic-themed alternative night market with witchcraft items, taxidermy and décor, held inside the York Castle Museum.
Black Phillip's Nightmare Market takes over the York Castle Museum on Saturday 24 October, a gothic-themed alternative night market that brings together a few different worlds under one roof. The whole thing is built around a witchcraft theme, so it's less of a standard craft fair and more of a curated collection of the strange and the occult. The main feature is Black Phillip, the goat whose name gives the night its title.
Inside, you'll find stalls selling witchcraft items, taxidermy and gothic décor. The witchcraft side covers the ritual and the practical, while the taxidermy and décor lean into the macabre, so it's a good spot if you're looking for something a bit odd for your home. Because it's a night market, it's designed for browsing rather than a quick shop, with the different elements—the occult, the preserved, and the decorative—sitting side by side. The venue is the York Castle Museum, which is right in the city centre, so it's easy to get to without needing a car.
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It's a one-night event, so if you're after something specific, you'll want to make sure you're there on the 24th. The date is late October, which fits the theme, and the museum setting gives the whole thing a bit of a different feel from a usual market hall. It's a gothic night, so it's as much about the atmosphere as it is about the stalls. If you've got a thing for the occult, taxidermy, or just a bit of the strange, it's worth a look.
