GHOSTLY GATHERINGS

Lets welcome in the new year with a very local ghost hunt here in Leighton Buzzard!!

Constructed in 1838, The Buckingham Arms in Linslade was originally named the Railway Tavern. It’s named after was changed in 1840.

Due to changes in parish boundaries, there are limited archives available. What is known is that the building has a history of ghostly occurrences. It is rumored that the sound of doors slamming is often followed by the sound of footsteps thundering up and down the stairs. There are also tales of the front gate slamming shut when no one is present.

We invite you to join us for a supper and ghost hunt on January 16, 2025. We would be thrilled to have you! Guests are welcome to arrive at 7 PM, with dinner scheduled for 7:30 PM, followed by the investigation afterward. We aim to finish at midnight.

You will have three meal options to choose from: fish and chips, chicken and chips, or a vegetarian option featuring cheese and onion pasties served with beans and chips. I will reach out to you closer to the date to collect your food order before the event.

We can’t wait to explore this intriguing location and look forward to meeting all of you!

The New Lowndes Arms is a historic pub dating back to the 16th century, which served as a courtroom up until the 1850s, when it became a pub. Parts of the building date back to 1593 and is now a Grade II listed building.

The pub has a rich history of being haunted, with the most famous tale revolving around the Grey Lady, who is often spotted to the right of the fireplace.

In addition to the Grey Lady, there have been sightings of a man by the green couch to the right of the bar.

Also, strange occurrences have been reported, such as the sound of furniture scraping across the floors upstairs and objects mysteriously being relocated. A lady in 80’s clothing has sometimes been seen walking around the bar. And the lady’s toilets have also been reported to be haunted but I’m not sure what the details are of that.

This will be our second visit to this enchanting pub, and we eagerly anticipate discovering more about the secrets that lie within its walls.

During our first visit, a woman experienced her hair being tugged while she was seated by the fireplace, and we also had some remarkable scrying results with mirrors in the bar area.

During a recent visit, both Lucy and I encountered a strange sensation at the bottom of the stairs, where we felt as if someone was standing right beside us. Coincidentally, someone in the kitchen also reported hearing tapping on the door, although neither of us was making any noise.

The evening will kick off with guests arriving at 7:30 PM, followed by dinner at 8 PM. There is a choice of meals so please select when booking your tickets from the dropdown menu. While we plan to wrap up by 1 AM, we may extend the festivities if there’s still a lot happening. We hope to see you there!

Meal choices….

Chicken breast cooked in a creamy white wine sauce serve with garlic and herb new potatoes and tenders stem broccoli.

Slow cooked lamb shoulder over a bed of creamy mash with mint gravy and tender stem broccoli.

Sausage and mash in an onion gravy, vegetarian and vegan options available.

Home-made lasagne, with salad and garlic bread vegan and vegetarian option also available.

The origins of the Coffee Pot Tavern trace back to centuries ago, when weary travelers and locals alike sought refuge in its cozy ambiance and aromatic brew. The tavern's story weaves through time, with each cup of coffee poured representing a chapter in its rich history. From humble beginnings as a simple watering hole to becoming a beloved community hub, the Coffee Pot Tavern has stood the test of time, serving as a gathering place for friends, family, and strangers to come together over a steaming cup of java. Its legacy is one of warmth, hospitality, and the comforting ritual of sharing stories and laughter over a pot of freshly brewed coffee.

This will be our third investigation at this venue and if the first is anything to go by, you won't be disappointed! We have had lots of activity previously, with great trigger object reactions, spirit box responses and Ouija board work. 

The evening will start with a jacket potato supper and pudding and we will then spread out around the building after the pub shuts. Please select your food choice when ordering.

There are also 4 rooms available if you would like to stay over at a cost of £55 per room, including breakfast. You will need to contact Ashley directly at The Coffee Pot Tavern on 01908 785496.

Arrival time is 7.30 pm and we will end at 1 am.

We look forward to seeing you there.

The Coffee Pot Tavern

30 High Street

Yardley Gobion

Towcester

NN12 7TN

One of the most haunted buildings in Britain!

Nestled in the picturesque countryside of Wales, The Skirrid Inn stands as a historic landmark with a rich and haunting past. Dating back to the 12th century, this charming inn is steeped in tales of tragedy and mystery, making it a popular destination for those seeking a glimpse into the paranormal.

The Skirrid Inn boasts a cozy and welcoming atmosphere, with its traditional wooden beams and crackling fireplace adding to its old-world charm.

But it’s not just the warm hospitality that draws guests to The Skirrid Inn – it’s the stories of ghostly encounters that have been reported throughout the centuries. From sightings of a spectral lady in white to unexplained footsteps echoing through the halls, the inn is said to be haunted by the spirits of those who met a tragic end within its walls.

It will be Ghostly Gatherings first ever visit to this historic building and it’s one many of have been waiting to investigate. We will welcome you from 8 pm and a meal will be served from approximately 8.30 pm. Once we’ve eaten we will take ourselves over to the graveyard for an initial investigation and then back into the Inn and investigate the rest of the building. There will be local guests in the bar area up until midnight but we then have the entire building to ourselves right up until 3 am!

Although we can’t offer accommodation at the inn, there are 2 local places to stay should you wish to book a room rather than drive home in the early hours. These are…

Pen-y-Dre Bed and Breakfast       www.penydre.co.uk

The Premier Inn at Abergavenny

A 2 course meal is included in the ticket price. We will take bookings for the tickets and then 10 days before the event we will contact you to take your orders.

The choices are as follows;

• Steak and Ale Pie & Chips
• Battered Cod & Chips
• Veg Lasagna & Chips
• Penang Curry & Rice (Vegan Option)

The dessert choices are as follows;

• Choc Fudge Cake & Cream
• Apple Pie & Custard
• Vegan Apple Pie

We’ve been invited back to host a ghost hunt at this amazing building, steeped in history and numerous accounts of spirit activity from both staff and guests!

Extract taken from Hertslive…….
“With not just one ghost said to be haunting this Hitchin hotel, the stories and sightings vary suggesting that there could be a number of spirits lurking.
If you think you can handle it, ask to stay in room 10. It is said that a women reportedly makes herself known in this room.
One man woke to the feeling of a woman laying across his face trying to suffocate him, he was so scared that he ran out of the hotel unable to stay the night and didn’t return until the next day.
In the 1800s, Lord Havisham committed suicide in the hotel due to his large gambling debts and is said to still haunt the building. There have been reports by staff members who claim to have witnessed a monk walk across to the bar and help himself to a drink.”

On my walk round a few years ago, I did encounter the lady in one of the rooms, laughing (possibly under the influence!). I saw a huge orb in one of the en suite bathrooms, shoot across the room and had a really strong feeling of someone with me when I entered the ballroom. In the bar, adjacent to the ballroom, I believe there to be a spirit of a young boy.

A small groups of us were able to take part in an investigation for halloween a few years ago and had some amazing activity, both in room 10 and the ballroom. The Ouija board was so active and we believe it to be the spirit of a gentleman who didn’t want his “lady” speaking to other men!

Arrival time is 7.00 pm and we will be eating at 7.30 pm. Please let us know, when ordering your tickets which choice of food you would like. The choices are…

Fish and chips

Chicken in a basket

Butternut risotto

We will be starting our investigations at around 9pm, once we have given you a run down of the equipment we’ll be using and put a protection prayer in place.
At the end of the night you’ll be given the opportunity to use our equipment and go off on your own to investigate. Izzy, our tarot card reader, will be available all night, at an additional cost.We intend to finish at midnight.

The building that we know today as The Harvester, in Hemel Hempstead, started it's life as a posting house, according to census records dating back to 1851. These would be houses or, in this case an inn, where horses were kept that could be rented out. They would be used as post offices are today, to distribute the mail. Back in 1861 it was known as The Railway Hotel and had provisions to stable 7 horse. Between 1855 and 1912, the census records show us that it was run by various generations of the Dunning family.

We were invited here for an investigation, after some of the current staff had experienced strange goings on within the building, the most frequent one being the hand dryer in the ladies toilets turning itself on late at night when the restaurant was being locked up. There was also a recording of someone, in the carpark, walking about and then disappearing, on the cctv footage. Our last investigation proved the building to be very active with lots of emf meters going off, ouija board work and seeing someone's hair being tugged!

Tickets for this event will include a buffet supper and the price of that is included in the price. All you pay for on the night are drinks behind the bar.

Buffet food includes.....

Spicy crackerjack prawns             Chicken breast goujons

Prime chicken wings                     Nachos

Breaded mushrooms                   Garlic bread

Jalapeno poppers                          Chips

Tomato & penne pasta                 Potato salad

Mixed salad                                    Coleslaw

Arrival time is 8 pm and we hope to get started with our investigation by 9.15 pm. Finishing time will be around 1 am.

We do have a deposit scheme available for this event if you would like to pay £20 pp now and the rest 10 days before the event. Check out the deposit section in the tickets page.

Izzy, our Tarot card reader, will be available on the night.

Tea and coffee will also be available throughout the night.

The Mallard

507 London Road,
Hemel Hempstead,
HP3 9BQ

Here is the option to pay a deposit on all our events and to pay the remaining balance 10 days before. We will email you to remind you what's owing, with bank details, to pay the balance by bank transfer. Failure to pay the balance will mean you will loose your deposit.