Guided torchlight tour through the haunted Samlesbury Hall at night, with tales of its thirteen ghosts.
Samlesbury Hall is running its Halloween Torchlight Tours on Friday 30 October, with guided walks through the house starting at 6pm, 7:30pm, 9pm and 10:30pm. Each tour lasts an hour and takes place under the cover of darkness, so you'll be relying on your own light to see your way around.
If you haven't spent much time there, the hall has a bit of a reputation: it's often called one of the most haunted buildings in Britain. The house and grounds are said to be home to thirteen different ghosts and spirits, with hundreds of reports from guests, staff and previous inhabitants over the years. The first recorded sighting goes back to 1873, and the ghosts are usually described as friendly rather than malicious. The tour is built around that haunted heritage, with stories of former — and possibly current — inhabitants told as you go.
It's an indoor walk through the mansion, so you'll see the Great Hall, the Chapel, the Parlour, the Entrance Hall, the Long Gallery, the Priest's Room and the Ghost Room in the Attic. You'll need to bring your own hand torch, as a mobile phone light isn't enough to get you through. The route includes staircases, so warm clothing is a good shout. There are no effects or scares, and the hall also has tea rooms and outdoor spaces if you want to linger after your tour.
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Tickets are £22 per person plus a booking fee, and you can pick from the 6pm, 7:30pm, 9pm or 10:30pm slots on Friday 30 October. The hall is at Preston New Road, Samlesbury, PR5 0UP.
