Step back in time with the Ghostly Goings On team as they investigate the hauntings of this medieval marvel – Llanthony Secunda manor, Caldicot. This stunning manor house is steeped in both Welsh and English history spanning over 800 years. You’ll be surrounded by heavy oak doors, ancient stone walls, spiral staircases, four poster beds, and spectacular antiques. But don’t become to complacent with it’s beauty. Llanthony Secunda Manor is also rumoured to be extremely haunted with many visitors witnessing paranormal activity during their stay.

Llanthony Secunda Manor was first built in the 12th century. It started out life as a grange building. Only the eastern range was built at this time and it was probably only of two floors with a high pitched roof and a central fire on the first floor. In the 15th century the kitchen was added having previously been housed in a separate building due to the risk of fire. Above the kitchen they added the dormitory rooms for the monks there were at least 3 rooms added in this block above the kitchen. Each of these rooms had 4 small windows with prayer seats, a central fire, stair tower and garderobe. This addition is relatively unaltered from its original use and today it can clearly be seen how it was intended for the monks use. The windows help us to date this extension.

We know that Llanthony Secunda Manor carried on as a working grange until the dissolution of the monasteries when Henry VIII took possession. Although slightly misleading as a statement Henry VIII did own Llanthony Secunda Manor, he acquired it in 1536 when he also acquired a massive amount of lands in England and Wales at the time of the dissolution of the monasteries. Although he probably never visited what is particularly interesting about his ownership is that he kept records of all his newly acquired properties.

Over the years Llanthony Secunda Manor has changed ownership many times, before finally being purchased by it’s current owners and being lovingly restored into the beautiful manor house that it is today.

Enjoy a spooky sleepover with bed and breakfast.

Reported Paranormal Activity:

Here listed, are just some of the examples of activity that has recently been witnessed:

• Poltergeist activity
• Chanting of monks
• Visitors have reported their belongings being moved from one room to another.

All this for £60 per person with £20 securing your place.