Haunted History Tours
People and the nitty gritty of their past experiences,
behaviour and choices are endlessly fascinating.
I share with you the history of the often grubby, depraved,
sometime hilarious and always true, social underbelly of old Barum and other towns and villages local to North Devon.
True tales of ghostly experiences local people have had in various buildings,
the history of the building, who was murdered or died there and how and why.
The stories and characters I tell you about are fascinating and will give you
a new perspective on the streets you walk along or buildings you work in or visit very day.
These are real people who lived, loved and died, many have no headstone so it is hoped they are remembered here.
Followed by a hot drink and cake and an opportunity to ask questions,
peruse old photos and documents from the time.
There are Five Barnstaple Ghostwalks to choose from, each one a different route
Tawstock Court Tour, Barnstaple
A fascinating true stories from an ancient aristorcratic landscape, its people, ghosts, murder and a tour of the house
followed by refreshments.
Thursday 6th Feb 7.30pm. Thursday 25th June 7.30pm. Thursday 24th Sept 7.30pm
Tickets £15 each from The Plough Box Office 01805 624624
or online at
https://www.theploughartscentre.org.uk/event/tawstock-court-haunted-history-tour
BARNSTAPLE Haunted History Tours
Thursday evenings
7.30-9.30pm
Ghostwalk 1. A loop of the Town centre. 15th Aug
Ghostwalk 2. River/Park/Prison. 26th Sept
Ghostwalk 3. Derby area/Workhouse. 17th Oct
Ghostwalk 4. High St/Rolle Quay/Castle St. 30th May. 28th Nov
Ghostwalk 5. Old Railway and River Taw. 11th July. 12th Dec
Tickets £10
The Plough Arts Centre 01805 624624
or online from
Tours start and end at St Anne's Chapel, Barnstaple
Bygone Brothel Tales
Illuminating stories of the money making and personal histories of Barnstaple's past working girls.
Where the Brothels were, why they chose this life. All stories are true and are told with sympathy for their plight as well as humour in their ingenuity. Please be aware that some details are gritty to say the least.
2020 Dates to be confirmed
A local brewery has developed very special strong beers in honour of working girls, Eliza Boatfield, Mary Gould and Tip the wink.
Hear their enlightening stories and enjoy tasters of potent bevvies during what will be an hilarious, thought provoking and unique evening
Tickets £15
01805 624624
or online from
Tours start and end at St Anne's Chapel, Barnstaple
Bideford Ghostwalks
with Chris Mead.
A Walking tour of Old Bideford sharing with you, fascinating and true stories
of the ghosts seen and felt here, the murders, crimes and characters of Victorian Bideford
Fridays 12th July. 16th Aug. 18th oct
7.30-9.30pm
Tickets 10.00 Only from Billy's Country Bakery 2 Broad Quay Bideford 01237 473622
South Molton Haunted History Tours
with Sue Pengelly 4th July. 29th Aug. 3rd Oct.
7.30-9.30pm
Ghostwalks start and end at The George Hotel Broad Street, South Molton
and includes a cuppa and cake on return and the chance to ask questions
and see old photos and documents from the time.
Tickets 10.00 01805 624622
Torrington Haunted History Tours
18th July. 12th September.
7.30-9.30pm
Tickets 10.00 01805 624624
Instow Haunted History Tours
with Sue Pengelly
1st August. 7.30-9.30pm
Meeting at the old Railway Signal box near the Yacht Club.
Tickets 10.00 01805 624624
Lynton Ghostwalks
with Clare Hartgen
A walking tour of Old Lynton sharing with you the true stories of Victorian Murder, witches, criminals and ghosts seen and felt in the village.
25th May. 15th June. 20th July. 28th Aug. 21st Sept. 26th Oct.
7.30-9.30pm
Tickets 10.00 Only from The Queens, Queen St, Lynton 01598 752075
Private Tours can be Arranged
With Sue Pengelly
E-Mail:
Tel: 07855 402410