30 East Drive, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF82AN

Dare you stay for any length of time in the scariest and most popular haunted venue in Yorkshire, deemed to have avid poltergeist activity? The poltergeist, later to become known as the Black Monk of Pontefract, began disturbing the Pritchard family in 1966 very soon after they first moved into the property. This was the start of many ‘happenings’ that was to show prevalence for years to come that made the house famous. The run down ex council house situated on a non-descript part of an estate has been voted the ‘most haunted house in Britain’ and is said to be haunted by a monk from the nearby Cluniac Monastery who was hung for rape and murder on nearby gibbet in the 16th century and flung down a well, the strange thing is the property is said to be a little damp inside and was found to be situated over the ancient well the monk is said to be thrown. DISABLED ACCESS: This is a typical semi detached house, ground floor is accessible by wheelchair with stairs to the upper floor Please bring your own mug, we are now environmentally friendly. Blackgate paranormal ceramic mugs are for sale for 7.50

Next Event: 17th May 2025, 19:00 – 03:00

Stanley Palace, 83 Watergate St, Chester CH12LF

Well, what a little gem. We have the opportunity to spend an evening in this beautiful grade II listed town house built in 1591 on the site of the Black (Dominican) Friary. The building was built for Sir Peter Warburton a neighbourhood councillor and Member of Parliament who passed in 1621 and the house was acquired by his little girl, she since married Sir Thomas Stanley. In 1889 Edward Henry Stanley, 15th Earl of Derby acquired the house and handed it over to Chester City Council on a 999 year lease and is administered by the friend of Stanley Palace. Stanley Palace has a lot a history and is said to haunted by Lady Elizabeth, a man in Tudor clothing, a second world war officer. An eerie hooded figures has also been seen looming on the staircase caught on camera also ghostly apparition caught in a mirror and objects being moved. There are also people feeling they are being constantly watched and cold spots in and around certain areas. It is only right that we give you the opportunity to explore after dark, and for you to experience this amazing town house for yourself …. If you are brave enough DISABLED ACCESS: The lower floor is accessible to wheelchair users, two sets of wide stairs will take you to the first floor, plenty of seating

Next Event: 19th July 2025, 20:00 – 02:00

Mill Street Barracks, St Helens, WA102BB

This is a venue NOT TO MISS, we’re very excited, Mill Street Barracks has oodles of of history from nuns, to soldiers and dark masses and unexplained sounds and are said to be aroused when wartime songs and sirens are played throughout the building. Many soldiers are said to frequent these barracks with investigators reporting seeing apparitions of soldiers walking through the rooms and their presence is often accompanied by poltergeist type activity. A solider believed to be called James or Jack is said to haunt the barracks and paranormal groups have reported him to have an eye for women. It is said that if he is attracted to the woman he has a habit of grabbing and inappropriately touching them. If it a woman that he finds less attractive he is said to try to scare them and physically push them. He is said to only interact with female investigators and believes himself to be superior to other men and will ignore and not react to their requests. A black, three legged dog named Bruce, who lived at the barracks, often seen and is believed to be looking for his master. At times he is also heard growling from a silent, darkened room. As if this wasn’t enough, in the cellar, a sinister dark shadow has often been reported and has resulted in guests being literally scared stiff and unable to move through fear and shock. Join The team if you dare Small deposit secures this event, with drinks and snacks for the duration of the evening Use of all the ghost hunting equipment. Table tipping, seances, Ouija boards, dowsing rods and much more DISABLED ACCESS: stairs to the cellar and upper floors Please bring your own mug, we are now environmentally friendly. Blackgate paranormal ceramic mugs are for sale for 7.50

Next Event: 10th May 2025, 20:00 – 02:00

Chester Castle, Grosvenor Street, Chester, CH12DN

“Delighted to have total exclusivity to bring this awesome building for investigation with Blackgate Paranormal” The beautiful 12th century castle in the heart of Chester, a true hidden gem that has never formally been investigated from a paranormal perspective. There have been numerous EVPS, sightings, footsteps, and feelings of being watched in the grounds. The site of the castle still holds the footprint that founded by William the Conqueror in 1070 There are many parts of the medieval castle still visible, though much has changed over time. The Agricola Tower, or original gate house, which holds the chapel of St Mary de Castro founded by the 6th Earl of Chester Ranulf de Blodeville in 1210, which contains the remnants from wall paintings from 1240. The whole remains of the castle is steeped in history and ready for more visitors after dark. Some key areas maybe difficult for the mobility impaired. Drinks and snacks throughout the event will be available. On site car parking available. We will be outside for some of the investigations so please dress accordingly. Note: There are no toilets within the building for use, we have hired a Portaloo for your use. Note; INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY; We ask please, any information captured from the event regarding audio or visual is not shared on social media without the permission if English Heritage Please bring your own mug, we are now environmentally friendly. Blackgate paranormal ceramic mugs are for sale for 7.50

Next Event: 16th August 2025, 20:30 – 02:00

Former HMP Shrewsbury Prison, The Dana, Shrewsbury SY12HP

Well this foreboding building needs no introduction, however just to give you a taster. For many years, Shrewsbury Prison was a place of execution, which in older times was carried out in public and drew huge crowds in an unwholesome festive atmosphere. People used to turn up early to make sure they got a good place and posters were produced as souvenirs. Shrewsbury’s last public hanging was on April 9th 1868 when 35-year-old John Mapp was executed for the murder of a 9-year-old girl, just one month before the end of public executions in England. From 1902-1961, there were eight executions at Shrewsbury Prison. On the 9th February 1961, 21-year-old George Riley was executed by hanging for the murder of a 62-year-old woman. This would be the last execution to take place at Shrewsbury Prison before this form of capital punishment was abolished in 1969. During redevelopment in 1972, the remains of ten prisoners executed at Shrewsbury Prison were dug up. Nine of those prisoners were unrecognisable and were subsequently cremated. The remaining prisoner was identified as George Riley, where his remains were handed over to his relatives. We have the opportunity to see what goes on after dark, and we cant wait ! Note: This maybe a problem with people with mobility problems due to stairs and distance

Next Event: 3rd May 2025, 21:00 – 03:00

Wincham Hall, Hall Lane, Wincham, CW96DG

"Winundersham" was first mentioned in the Doomsday Book of 1087as belonging to "Dot" a Free Man. However, it soon passed into the hands of Gilbert De Venables following the Norman Conquest. During the following 1000 years, the estate passed in and out of ownership of the Venables family through inheritance marriage and sale. The main change came in the mid 15th century when Francis Venables married charles Lee, whose direst descendants also rebuilt the hall at the end of the 19th century. In 1910 the Hall became a ladies college which attracted girls from all over the world, including West Africa, India and Chile. Bad times were to follow the second world war. A general lack of interest resulted in hundreds of stately homes being destroyed including the demolition of all but a small part of Wincham Hall, which now forms the centre -piece of the hotel. The partial demolition has been reversed in recent years. The beautiful old house has been lovingly extended and modernised by its owners to form a charming and comfortable hotel set in six acres of gorgeously manicured gardens. A tall gentleman has been regularly seen in the entrance and the sound of children heard around the grounds and several entities are said to be present at this venue, including a Cavalier and a child who ran through a wall.