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	HALLOWEEN SPECIAL AT DUDLEY CASTLE AS SEEN ON LIVING TV'S 'MOST HAUNTED LIVE'!! Join Eerie Evenings on the night when the boundary between this world and the next is thought to disappear and the dead are free to roam the earth. To celebrate this special time of year we are holding an extra special event at one of the most haunted castles in the UK, Dudley Castle in the West Midlands. The first part of the evening will take the form of a 'Psychic' Supper'. Guests will be served with a welcome drink of traditional mead and a buffet will be laid on by the castle staff. There will then be demonstrations of mediumship in the Undercroft and The Grey Lady's Tavern, thought to be very haunted areas of the castle. Our experienced psychic mediums will attempt to bring messages from the spirit world into our own and connect with loved ones. Then, for those who are feeling brave enough, you can take part in a ghost-walk around the site before embarking on a genuine ghost hunt in the most haunted areas of the castle with our experienced staff and psychic mediums. There will be an opportunity to use real ghost-hunting equipment and refreshments will be served throughout, for ghost-hunting can be thirsty work! Dudley Castle was originally built in around 1071 by Ansculf of Piquigny as a Motte & Bailey fortification. It is registered in the Domesday Book of 1086 as belonging to his son, William. In 1130 it was rebuilt in stone by Ralph de Paganel before being 'slighted' (demolition of the castle's defences) in 1175 under orders of Henry II as punishment for Gervaise de Paganel's rebellion against him. It remained unfortified until permission was granted by the court in 1264 and during the next 60 years there were many additions to the castle, including the two Gatehouses that still stand today. However, controversy surrounding the reconstruction as the man responsible, John de Somery allegedly robbed and murdered in order to obtain the funds needed for the work. This lent him the nickname of 'The Robber Baron'. The castle fell into the hands of the de Suttons in 1321, and again much work was done to the building. It remained with the de Suttons until around 1536, when John Dudley, Duke of Northumberland took control of it and ordered it to be rebuilt as a renaissance palace, one of the earliest examples of its kind in England. Unfortunately for John Dudley, he was accused of instigating the plot to make his daughter-in-law, Lady Jane Grey, the queen, and was executed shortly afterwards. The Castle then became property of the Suttons, before the last of them, Frances, Baroness Dudley, married into the Ward family. During the Civil War it was held for the Royalists, but fell to Parliament in 1646 and was 'slighted' once again in 1647. And so it appears today, aging respectfully and still magnificent in its sprawling ruins. Dudley Castle is one of the most haunted castles in the world, with many, many ghosts that have been seen for hundreds of years. Its  most famous and frequently seen is perhaps that of Dorothy Beaumont, otherwise known as 'The Grey Lady'. She lived for a time at Dudley Castle, but hers was a life of tragedy, giving birth to a daughter who died after only a few months. It is said that Dorothy then died of grief shortly afterwards, and because neither of her dying wishes could be granted (to be buried next to her daughter and for her husband to attend the funeral) it is said that she wanders mournfully all over the Castle grounds. She is most often seen by the entrance to the Castle keep, and in tribute a pub was recently opened in the grounds called the 'Grey Lady Tavern'. Since opening though, this building has been the focus of strange occurrences, alarms go off in the middle of the night for no reason and staff have experienced extreme drops in temperature, accompanied by a strange blue mist that floats through the bar. Allegedly, the most haunted area in Dudley Castle is the Chapel Undercroft. Situated in this ancient room is a large stone coffin, rumoured to have once contained the remains of the Castle's most evil and feared Lords, John de Somery, or 'The Robber Baron'. On several occasions people have witnessed a pair of ghostly legs standing by the side of the coffin, believed to be John himself paying a regular visit to the place he perhaps still thinks he owns and rules over. Other spirits in the Undercroft include that of a little girl, who many people claim to have been touched, pulled or prodded by. On one occasion she even flipped a chair over in front of an astonished group of paranormal investigators. On another investigation a black shadow was caught on camera, and several groups have experienced a strange 'grinding' sound coming from the Chapel on the floor above. Upon investigation of course, there is no-one there and the sound has ceased. Other ghosts of Dudley Castle include that of a drummer boy, killed by a single bullet during the Civil War, who is heard on many nights, drumming out his warning for all around. However it is considered bad luck to see or hear him, due to the ill luck that befell him, being killed by a single shot from one of the most inaccurate firearms ever invented, the 17th Century musket! Tickets for this event are likely to sell quickly, and there is extremely limited availability for the ghost hunt, so interested parties are encouraged to book early in order to avoid disappointment! Halloween Special at Dudley Castle Includes: ~ Intro & Welcome Drink of Traditional Mead ~ Buffet Supper ~ Chat to our Costumed Staff ~ Platform Readings from our Spiritualist Mediums in        the Undercroft and Grey Lady's Tavern ~ Chance to Explore the Museum and Spooky Castle Ruins ~ Ghost Walk of the Castle and Grounds ~ Late Night Ghost Hunt & Paranormal Investigation † ~ Opportunity to use Ghost-Hunting Equipment † ~ Refreshments Throughout † ~ Come in Fancy Dress - Prizes for Best Dressed! † = Only available for those with tickets to the Ghost Hunt *The Psychic Supper will run from approx. 8pm - 11.00pm* *The Ghost Hunt will run from approx. 11:30pm - 2.00am* Please Note: This is an adults only event! Psychic Supper: £35 SOLD OUT Use the link below to purchase places for the Psychic Supper part of the night. This does not include the Ghost Walk or Ghost Hunt. Sold Out Ghost Hunt: £70 SOLD OUT Use the link below to purchase places for the entire event. Includes the Psychic Supper and the Ghost Hunt. Sold Out   10% Discount for Groups of 10 or More (Contact us to Check Availability Before Booking) Please Read Terms and Conditions Before Booking To Pay by Cheque Click Here to Download Booking Form PHONE US ON: 01543 278075 EMAIL: queries@eerie-evenings.com Click here to find Dudley Castle on Multimap