GHOSTLY GATHERINGS

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

This will be our second visit to The British Schools Museum, although we've not visited since before covid. 

Used by many paranormal groups, this building has a long history of spooky going's on, but being the last surviving Monotorial Schoolroom in the world, it's an amazing building in it's own right.

On an initial walkround, back in 2019, I witnessed a school mistress, dressed in a tweed two-piece, in one of the girls classrooms, a shadow of someone at the end of the corridor upstairs and a group of us heard a baby crying in the head masters living quarters, along with emf readings and cat balls being triggered!

Arrival time is 7.30 pm and we will aim to leave by 1.30 am.

41 / 42 Queen Street

Hitchin

SG4 9TS

There is free parking opposite in the asda carpark.

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

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 building was originally a farmhouse, owned by John Thurloe, secretary to Oliver Cromwell. A foundation stone can be seen in the fireplace of Cromwell's bar, dating 1667, although there are lots on uncertainties with regards to it's origins.

There is a history of spooky happenings around the building and poltergiest activity has been reported by both guests and staff alike. Rooms have been messed up, lights have been switched on and off, TV's have been know to turn themselves on and off and hangers have been heard moving in wardrobes. Also reported are temperature changes and childrens laughter. Some have also experienced activity in the cellar!

Arrival time is 7.30 pm and we finish at 1.30 am.

Tea and coffee will be available all night, along with some snacks.

he village of Abington was first recorded in the Domesday Book.

Abington has two connections to William Shakespeare, and it is believed that his personal documents might still be concealed within the museum.

The Bernard family resided in Abington for 250 years before the estate was auctioned off in 1840 to Mr. Lewis Lloyd, who converted it into a lunatic asylum.

In 1982, a hidden passage was uncovered that linked St. Peter & Paul’s Church to the museum. It is believed that this passage may have been utilized by monks and priests during the time of the dissolution of the monasteries.

The entire building has a rich history of paranormal activity. The apparition of a woman has been spotted by both staff and visitors, and it is believed that she took her own life in the East Range around 200 years ago. She has also been sighted in the attic and at the window of the sanitation room.

Women's screams have been heard at all hours, and a scent of roses can be detected on the first floor. In the East Range, loud banging and dragging sounds can be heard, along with creaking noises from the oak staircase and the grand staircase. Shadowy figures have also been reported in the area. Voices, drafts, and footsteps have also been documented.

It’s our first visit here and we look forward to the experience with all those who wish to join us.

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