Fright Nights MagazineFRIGHT Nights, the UK’s leading ghost-hunting specialist, is to host the first ever ghost festival in Stratford-upon-Avon.
The event will take place from June 18-21 at a number of ‘haunted’ locations including the The Falstaff Experience, The White Swan Hotel and Stratford-upon-Avon Town Hall.
The four-day event will feature ghost walks, overnight ghost investigations, paranormal workshops, séances and psychic fairs.
With more than 40 spirits allegedly residing within the building, The Falstaff Experience is known as one of the UK’s most haunted sites.
Spirits supposedly include an archer from the time of Henry VIII, a serial murderer from the 18th century, a little girl who was a pickpocket in the tavern and a Catholic gentleman from the time of the reformation.
Steeped in history, The White Swan Hotel is the oldest building in Stratford, dating back to 1450. Legend has it Shakespeare bought his daily loaf of bread there. Through séances, Fright Nights are hoping to reveal the ghosts that are claimed to haunt the building.
Stratford Town Hall was built in the reign of Charles I and throughout its chequered history has seen many calamitous events.
The Ghost Festival kicks off on Thursday, June 18, from 7pm-2am with a ghost tour around the town followed by a ghost hunt at The Falstaff Experience. Tickets cost £55 per person.
On Friday, June 19, from 7pm-10pm, medium Mandy Masters will demonstrate her abilities at the Stratford Town Hall Ballroom. Tickets cost £15 per person.
On Saturday, June 20, members of the public can take part in an overnight ghost hunt and paranormal workshop at The Falstaff Experience from 9pm-4am. Tickets cost £65 per person.
The festival culminates with a psychic fair and open day at The Falstaff Experience on Sunday, June 21, from 10am-8pm. Admission is free.
Spooky walks with Roy Roberts, recently awarded ‘London’s Best Medium’ will take place on the hour from 5pm-8pm. Tickets for the walks cost £12.
Tickets for the various festival events can be bought from Fright Nights by telephoning 0114 276 4644 or booking online at www.frightnights.co.uk
Full source: BirmingHam mail
Interesting. Anyone from the area attending this? if so, we would appreciate a review of the festival.
