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Alton Towers
Picture Gallery
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GHOST HUNT AT ALTON TOWERS, STAFFORDSHIRE
AS SEEN ON LIVING TV'S 'MOST HAUNTED'Hidden away in the grounds of Britain's No. 1 tourist attraction, lies a derelict gothic mansion - the original Alton Towers. Few of the revellers who visit the theme park in their millions every year are aware of the house, or the haunted folklore which surrounds it.
The site itself started life as an Iron Age fort around the year 1000BC. It later became the fortress for the Saxon King Ceolred of Mercia who took over the site in 700AD. He only ruled for seven years before insanity overtook him, inspiring tales that the ground upon which his fortress stood was cursed.
This notion of a curse was reinforced during the 19th Century according to a famous legend. During the first two decades of this century, Charles Talbot, 15th Earl of Shrewsbury, began the transformation of the building into the one we see today. The story goes that in 1821 Charles was returning to the Towers in his coach when an old beggar woman appeared in the road asking for money. Having had her request refused, the old crone pointed to a nearby oak tree and told Charles that 'for every branch of the tree that falls, a member of your family will die'. Allegedly, later that night there was a great storm and in the morning it was discovered that one of Charles' relatives had died, and upon checking, a branch of the tree had indeed fallen (some versions of the story assert that Charles' son was killed while out riding by a branch falling off the tree). Determined not to have the same fate befall any more of his loved ones, Charles ordered the tree to be chained up, and these chains can still be seen to this day.
The ride 'Hex', housed in the original armoury and picture gallery of the mansion, depicts the story of the chained oak, and it is here that some of the paranormal activity associated with the site occurs. People queuing for the ride have reported seeing children dressed in Victorian clothing as well as being pelted with stones from unseen hands. When Living TV's Most Haunted visited the location, they too were apparently attacked by stones in this area.
However, the ghostly occurrences at Alton Towers are not confined to the Hex ride. The presence of a large man has been witnessed in and around the Music Room, and the disembodied footsteps heard in this vicinity are usually attributed to him. Other footsteps have been heard in the banqueting room but in this instance they are accompanied by a dark shadowy figure. Interestingly, Most Haunted's psychic medium, David Wells, allegedly picked up on an aggressive, hooded male spirit roaming the building.
Perhaps the most commonly seen ghost of Alton Towers is that of a lady in a long black dress, who has been witnessed wandering the corridors on many an occasion. Her apparition is often accompanied by a strong aroma of perfume. One member of staff believed her to be a guest who was still in the park after hours and asked her to leave. This she did, but by slowly fading away, much to the staff member's surprise! David Wells' psychic opinion was that she was a past governess who still believed herself to be in charge of the mansion.
The Most Haunted episode was a particularly notorious one. The team had stones thrown at them throughout filming, and Karl was apparently assaulted by unseen forces on one of the upper floors, leaving him dazed and with a cut to his head. The venue has since become a favourite with ghost-hunters due to the amount and regularity of paranormal activity experienced there.
Once the thousands of people have left for the day, the site takes on an ethereal quality which has to be seen to be believed. As dusk falls and darkness descends on the house, it is quite easy to believe you have stepped into one of Henry James' classic ghost stories, complete with derelict gothic mansion. This location is not for the faint-hearted by any means, but we are confident that an Eerie Evening at Alton Towers will be a unique and unforgettable experience.
"Just to say a big thank you for the lovely night we had last night (May 2nd 2009) at Alton Towers! It was amazing and we had a night to remember forever! ...We can't wait to come to more events!" - C. Maeer
An Eerie Evening at Alton Towers Includes:~ Welcome Drink of Traditional Mead
~ Hot 'Buffet Style' Two Course Dinner
~ Walk-around with Mediums
~ Genuine Ghost Hunt & Paranormal Investigation
~ Opportunity to use Ghost-Hunting Equipment
~ Séance and Controlled 'Contact Experiments'
~ Refreshments Throughout*The event will run from approx. 7pm - midnight*
Ticket Price:£65Now £59 per person!Use the link below to purchase places for the event or book over the phone by calling 0845 201 3994
A deposit option of £25 per person is available with balance payable 3 weeks before the event. Please call us on 0845 201 3994 if you would like to use this option.
10% Discount for Groups of 10 or More
(Contact us to Check Availability Before Booking)
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PHONE US ON: 0845 201 3994
EMAIL: queries@eerie-evenings.com
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