Ghost Stories from Stansted House

Step into Edwardian England and into ghost stories, phantom servants, aristocratic spectres, and tales of ancient forestry! Embark on a journey through hundreds of years of history at the magnificent Stansted House, from its origins as an 11th-century hunting lodge to a grand Edwardian mansion, revealing true tales of spectres and shades, and be captivated by eerie stories that come alive after dark.

Unlike other ghost tours, we bring you the genuine hangman’s humour of history through its myths and legends. Our storytellers will guide you through the grand halls and down into the dark, forbidden underbelly of the estate, dodging shadows at every corner. Uncover ghostly tales, from the whispering spirits in the vast servants' quarters to the lingering echoes of the devastating 1900 fire that burned the original house to the ground. We will explore the chilling family crypt, delve into the legends of the nearby Racton Ruins, and discover the scientific side of paranormal occurrences through centuries-old stories.

Join our darkly humorous ghost tour in the heart of this haunted country estate; together we'll explore the shadowy corridors, learn a little, laugh a little, but scream a lot!


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