Chillingham Castle - sponsored Ghost Walk

HAUNTED CHILLINGHAM – ARE YOU BRAVE ENOUGH?

Please note that in adverse weather, we advise you to check your route prior to leaving for flooding and road closures.

Date: 25^th September

Suggested Sponsorship: £50

Time: 7:30 – 9:30pm over 16s only

Chillingham Castle boasts some of the highest levels of paranormal activity in the country, with a large collection of spectres and apparitions spotted by visitors over the years.

The poet Longfellow begins an apt description of Chillingham with the following verse:
”All houses in which men have lived and died are haunted houses:
Through the open doors the harmless phantoms on their errands glide,
with feet that make no sounds upon the floors.”

Ghost Tours

You might be lucky enough to spot them during the day but for the best chance, you should visit the castle at night on one of our highly-popular, guided ghost tours – exploring the haunted areas of the castle and grounds.

MEET THE GHOSTS

The White Pantry Ghost

In what is called ‘The Inner Pantry’, a frail figure in white still appears. The silver was stored here and a footman employed to sleep here and guard it.

Historically, one night, when the footman had turned in to sleep, he was accosted by this lady in white. Very pale, she begged him for water. Thinking it was one of the castle guests, he turned to obey. Suddenly he remembered he was locked in and no visitor could have possibly entered!

This same pale figure is seen today, and it is thought the longing for water suggests poisoning.

The Ghost in the Chamber

Not all the ghosts are those we see. Some are merely felt as ‘Impalpable impressions on the air,’ as the poet, Tennyson, says. There is this sense of something unseen, yet distinctly moving. It can be a chill, dark, creeping sensation, or maybe just an oppressive atmosphere.

Voices in the Chapel

In the Chapel, beside the Great Hall, the voices of two men are often heard talking. It is never possible to follow their words, and they stop talking if one makes serious efforts to trace them.

Ghosts in the Courtyard

When the moonlight casts shadows of the battlements across the worn flagstones, it is positively hard not to see the shades and shadows come to life.

This Spooktacular walk in aid of Hospice care is a guaranteed way to spice up your evening.

Suggested sponsorship: £50

Will you complete the tour before the ghosts take over?