Highcliffe | The tranquil town with links to WITCHCRAFT!

Welcome to Walking The Wyrd!
Join me for a summer walk at beautiful Highcliffe in Dorset! This peaceful town is home to one of the most architecturally important castles in the UK. It's mix of styles, French medieval, Renaissance, and Gothic Revival, give it an appearance which looks much older than it really is. Although not technically a castle, it served as a much loved mansion to many families and hosted some very famous guests over the years. Join me for an explore!
I then head to the stunning Highcliffe beach to talk to you about Highcliffe's links with Witchcraft, and in particular, Wicca. Highcliffe was the residence of Gerald Gardner, known as the Father of Wicca, during the later years of his life. Gardner brought Wicca to the mainstream, and met along the way, much controversy.
Sources:
A most excellent video on Gerald Gardner by Historian, Ronald Hutton - • The Middle-Class Briti...
www.highcliffecastle.co.uk/
Lesser Known Christchurch by Steve Roberts
#history #castle #explore #dorset #haunted #wicca #witchcraft

[@PanakaNL]

It's all so beautiful, I don't have to go on holiday to see it all, because you bring me all the beauty home. Thank you for walking so much to show us the most beautiful places, Thank you Nic 😃🤗

[@walkingthewyrd]

Thank you so much, Panaka. I'm so glad you enjoy seeing these places! 🩷

[@josephineturner4078]

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[@jodimusicherself]

Imagine having that view as a back garden. Wow. Thank you for the well presented history and walk in yet another stunning location!❤

[@walkingthewyrd]

Hi Jodi! Can you imagine waking up every morning to those stunning beach views?! I would never want to leave! Thanks for watching 😊

[@LaysAndLore]

Excellent as usual Nic, I grew up in Glastonbury and was introduced to Gardnerian Wicca very early on and I have visited Highcliffe in the past. Your presentation/video work is great I've just launched my channel and didn't realise how much work was involved - so total respect for you. Keep up the great work!

[@walkingthewyrd]

Thank you so much! This youtube thing is a lot of work, but a lot of fun too! I shall check out your channel - love the name!

[@katep23]

Thank you Nic, a beautiful place again with fascinating information. Gorgeous day again too, loved it.

[@walkingthewyrd]

It was probably the nicest day we've had in a while! I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Kate. Thanks for watching. 😊

[@jayadee6721]

Thank you Nic .. Enjoyed as always ❤ Beautiful place & Beautifully narrated ♥️

[@walkingthewyrd]

Awww thanks so much, Jaya Dee! Much appreciated 😊🩷

[@pwhitewick]

Cheers Nic. Lived down that way for a few years, never knew of this place.

[@walkingthewyrd]

Thanks so much for watching, Paul. 😊

[@MythosParanormal]

Such a cool place

[@walkingthewyrd]

Isn't it just! 👌🏻

[@philipshewry8886]

Thanks Nic, another entertaining video. I knew about the Gardiner connection but had never heard of the castle. It looks like you got the one sunny day in June as well!

[@walkingthewyrd]

It certainly feels that way, with regards to the weather we're having this month! Thank you for watching, Philip.

[@carolescutt2257]

Thank you somuch for your time and effort x

[@walkingthewyrd]

You are so welcome, Carole! Thank you for watching.

[@simbachuggz]

Great job. I'm looking forward to the next 😊

[@walkingthewyrd]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@sarahhartstone6314]

Love the Wiccan connection ❤️, fascinating as always Nic x

[@walkingthewyrd]

Thanks, sweet pea! 😊

[@leighlewis3545]

Thank you Nic, a bit chilly for a quick dip 😂

[@walkingthewyrd]

Just a tad, Leigh! 🤣

[@Lee-St]

What a lovely place and a gorgeous day to show it, another great video, fantastic👍

[@walkingthewyrd]

I think it was the nicest day we'd had in a while! Thanks for watching, Lee.

[@newforestexplorer]

Lovely well put together video

[@walkingthewyrd]

Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@discostu2246]

Have you tried the Hellfire caves over High Wycombe way?

[@walkingthewyrd]

I haven't, but I have heard about them! Have you been?

[@discostu2246]

@@walkingthewyrd many years ago .. very eerie 👍

[@Simonize41]

Nice one Nic. What a beautiful place.🙂

[@walkingthewyrd]

Hey, good to see you here! Haven't seen you round for a bit. Hope you're well and as always, thanks for watching!

[@Simonize41]

@@walkingthewyrd Not bad Nic. Always will. Take care.

[@danielcox3152]

Great video . I live about a mile away

[@walkingthewyrd]

Thank you! You're very lucky, it's a beautiful area.

[@carlitoshoued7400]

I had heard that witches conducted a ritual chanting You cannot cross the sea directly targeting Hitler but didn't know the whole story. thanks

[@walkingthewyrd]

Thanks, Carlitos!