Adults Potion Making Experience
The Potions Cauldron, Shambles
The Adult Potions Experience is a magical, immersive potion-making session designed exclusively for adults, combining storytelling, hands-on brewing, and a more mischievous, grown-up atmosphere.
This experience is strictly for guests aged 18 and over. Valid ID may be required on arrival.
Yes! The Adult Potions Experience includes a shot on arrival and two themed cocktails, all served as part of your magical potion-making session. Non-alcoholic alternatives are available just please check the No Alcohol option when booking.
Each Adult Potions Experience typically lasts around 50 minutes, allowing plenty of time to brew, learn, and enjoy the magic.
Yes! The Adult Potions Experience is perfect for birthdays, hen parties, and group bookings. Private sessions may be available upon request.
Please be aware that we can't fit more than 12 people in a room.
The experience takes place at The Potions Academy York, located upstairs in a historic building in the city centre. Full location details are provided after booking.
Due to the historic nature of the building, the Adult Potions Experience is held upstairs and is unfortunately not suitable for wheelchair users. If you have other accessibility questions, please contact us before booking.
Yes, advance booking is strongly recommended as Adult Potions sessions are very popular and often sell out, especially on weekends.
You’ll find The Potions Cauldron on The Shambles in York, one of the city’s most historic and photographed streets. Look out for the shopfront that looks like it’s been lifted straight from a wizarding world.
We specialise in magical beverages, alongside enchanting gifts, souvenirs, and curiosities inspired by fantasy and folklore.
Opening hours can vary depending on the season. Check the website's opening times section for more.
The Shambles is a historic street, and access may be limited due to its age and layout. If you have specific accessibility needs, our staff will do their best to assist where possible.
We love seeing visitors capture the magic! Photography is usually welcome, but please be mindful of other guests and staff, and follow any in-store guidance.
The Potions Express is located inside York Train Station, making it the perfect stop before your journey or just after you arrive in the city.
The Potions Express is a magical welcome into York when you arrive by train at York Station, and is a great place to pick up gifts and to refuel with our wide range of potions, hot drinks and snacks!
Absolutely. We offer unique gifts, bottled potions, and magical keepsakes perfect as a last-minute souvenir or travel treat.
Yes! The Potions Express is part of the Potions Cauldron family, bringing the same magical spirit you’ll find in our other locations—just with a travel twist.
