Harry Potter Event Alcohol Licence Application Rejected

Forestry England applied for an alcohol licence for a Harry Potter-themed event at Cannock Chase Forest, where it wanted to serve mulled wine and Irish cream hot chocolate. The event was planned to take place from 1 October to 3 January. The application proposed selling alcohol during the event between 15:30 and 22:30.

The application also sought permission for music to be played along some sections of the designated route. Event producer Culture Creative Limited said the music would be used as background music in limited areas of the site. The company also said that, based on its experience with these events, one fifth of visitors consumed alcohol.

Cannock Chase District Council rejected the application following more than 75 objections. Committee chair Maureen Freeman said the committee was not minded to grant the licence in the form requested.

The branded non-alcoholic drink Butterbeer was not affected by the decision.