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Blackgate Paranormal are an experienced team of paranormal investigators, leading the most exciting ghost hunting experiences in the Cheshire area.
30 East Drive, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF82AN
Dare you stay for any length of time in the scariest and most popular haunted venue in Yorkshire, deemed to have avid poltergeist activity? The poltergeist, later to become known as the Black Monk of Pontefract, began disturbing the Pritchard family in 1966 very soon after they first moved into the property. This was the start of many ‘happenings’ that was to show prevalence for years to come that made the house famous. The run down ex council house situated on a non-descript part of an estate has been voted the ‘most haunted house in Britain’ and is said to be haunted by a monk from the nearby Cluniac Monastery who was hung for rape and murder on nearby gibbet in the 16th century and flung down a well, the strange thing is the property is said to be a little damp inside and was found to be situated over the ancient well the monk is said to be thrown. DISABLED ACCESS: This is a typical semi detached house, ground floor is accessible by wheelchair with stairs to the upper floor Please bring your own mug, we are now environmentally friendly. Blackgate paranormal ceramic mugs are for sale for 7.50
Next Event: 22nd November 2025, 20:00 – 04:00
Mill Street Barracks, St Helens, WA102BB
This is a venue NOT TO MISS, we’re very excited, Mill Street Barracks has oodles of of history from nuns, to soldiers and dark masses and unexplained sounds and are said to be aroused when wartime songs and sirens are played throughout the building. Many soldiers are said to frequent these barracks with investigators reporting seeing apparitions of soldiers walking through the rooms and their presence is often accompanied by poltergeist type activity. A solider believed to be called James or Jack is said to haunt the barracks and paranormal groups have reported him to have an eye for women. It is said that if he is attracted to the woman he has a habit of grabbing and inappropriately touching them. If it a woman that he finds less attractive he is said to try to scare them and physically push them. He is said to only interact with female investigators and believes himself to be superior to other men and will ignore and not react to their requests. A black, three legged dog named Bruce, who lived at the barracks, often seen and is believed to be looking for his master. At times he is also heard growling from a silent, darkened room. As if this wasn’t enough, in the cellar, a sinister dark shadow has often been reported and has resulted in guests being literally scared stiff and unable to move through fear and shock. Join The team if you dare Small deposit secures this event, with drinks and snacks for the duration of the evening Use of all the ghost hunting equipment. Table tipping, seances, Ouija boards, dowsing rods and much more DISABLED ACCESS: stairs to the cellar and upper floors Please bring your own mug, we are now environmentally friendly. Blackgate paranormal ceramic mugs are for sale for 7.50
Next Event: 13th September 2025, 20:00 – 02:00
Leasowe Lighthouse, Leasowe Common, Moreton, Wirral, CH464TA
NEW FOR 2026 Leasowe Lighthouse stands on Leasowe Common and is a well known landmark on Wirral. It is built of brick, several feet thick and is solid at the base, tapering as it goes up to a height of one hundred and one feet. There are seven floors which can be reached by a cast iron staircase of one hundred and thirty steps Leasowe Lighthouse was built in 1763 by Liverpool Corporation Dock Committee. It is the oldest brick built lighthouse in Britain. The last keeper of the lighthouse was a woman. Mr. and Mrs. Williams were formerly keepers of the Great Orme Lighthouse in Llandudno and they transferred to Leasowe. Shortly after moving Mr. Williams was taken ill and it was during his illness that his wife took over the duties. She performed them so well that on his death, which was twelve months later, the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board made her keeper. In 1929 it was offered for sale but no one wanted to buy it until March 1930 when the Wallasey Corporation bought it for a sum of £900. After the death of Mrs. Williams in 1935 the lighthouse was closed to the public and put to no further use. In 1973 it was painted white but nothing more was done until 1989 when the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral carried out refurbishment work to stop the building deteriorating any further. There have been many reports of strange occupancies within the lighthouse. Footsteps have been heard on the stairs, a ladies voice have been heard in the dead of night and objects are often moved... Join our team for a night for investigations, experiments, seance, table tipping and much more. NOTE the Ouija board use is not permitted *Please note this venue is not suitable for mobility impaired persons due to the number of steps, there is no provision for access other than the stairwell
Next Event: 21st February 2026, 20:00 – 02:00
Chester Castle, Grosvenor Street, Chester, CH12DN
“Delighted to have total exclusivity to bring this awesome building for investigation with Blackgate Paranormal” The beautiful 12th century castle in the heart of Chester, a true hidden gem that has never formally been investigated from a paranormal perspective. There have been numerous EVPS, sightings, footsteps, and feelings of being watched in the grounds. The site of the castle still holds the footprint that founded by William the Conqueror in 1070 There are many parts of the medieval castle still visible, though much has changed over time. The Agricola Tower, or original gate house, which holds the chapel of St Mary de Castro founded by the 6th Earl of Chester Ranulf de Blodeville in 1210, which contains the remnants from wall paintings from 1240. The whole remains of the castle is steeped in history and ready for more visitors after dark. Some key areas maybe difficult for the mobility impaired. Drinks and snacks throughout the event will be available. On site car parking available. We will be outside for some of the investigations so please dress accordingly. Note: There are no toilets within the building for use, we have hired a Portaloo for your use. Note; INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY; We ask please, any information captured from the event regarding audio or visual is not shared on social media without the permission if English Heritage Please bring your own mug, we are now environmentally friendly. Blackgate paranormal ceramic mugs are for sale for 7.50
Next Event: 4th October 2025, 20:00 – 02:00
Former HMP Shrewsbury Prison, The Dana, Shrewsbury SY12HP
Well this foreboding building needs no introduction, however just to give you a taster. For many years, Shrewsbury Prison was a place of execution, which in older times was carried out in public and drew huge crowds in an unwholesome festive atmosphere. People used to turn up early to make sure they got a good place and posters were produced as souvenirs. Shrewsbury’s last public hanging was on April 9th 1868 when 35-year-old John Mapp was executed for the murder of a 9-year-old girl, just one month before the end of public executions in England. From 1902-1961, there were eight executions at Shrewsbury Prison. On the 9th February 1961, 21-year-old George Riley was executed by hanging for the murder of a 62-year-old woman. This would be the last execution to take place at Shrewsbury Prison before this form of capital punishment was abolished in 1969. During redevelopment in 1972, the remains of ten prisoners executed at Shrewsbury Prison were dug up. Nine of those prisoners were unrecognisable and were subsequently cremated. The remaining prisoner was identified as George Riley, where his remains were handed over to his relatives. We have the opportunity to see what goes on after dark, and we cant wait ! Note: This maybe a problem with people with mobility problems due to stairs and distance
Next Event: 9th May 2026, 20:00 – 03:00
Clifton Masonic Temple -27 Clifton Road, Birkenhead, Cheshire, CH412SF
The building was originally built around 1845 as a dwelling and was part of the Clifton Park villa estate. The Clifton Park estate was laid out by Captain Sharp, a retired sailor, in 1818. The area was originally a pastoral scene of green fields, streams, and a large wood. Location. The Masonic Temple is listed Grade II and is located on Clifton Road in Birkenhead and is set in an affluent surrounded in a mass of history, this has previously been investigated by other teams with some awesome results Join the team from Blackgate Paranormal to see what lies in the dark in this very auspicious location, whistles and knocks have been heard and captured on recordings , equipment is known to be activated in command are just a few of the happenings that lie within we cant wait to get in the building and see what happens
Next Event: 6th June 2026, 20:00 – 02:00
Pen-Y-lan Hall, Ruabon, Wrexham, Shropshire LL146HS
Pen-y-Lan Hall, is a historic manor house It's believed to date back to around 1690, but was significantly remodelled in 1830 and later expanded, though many of these additions were later demolished Pen-Y-Lan Hall in Ruabon, North Wales, is considered a highly haunted location, with ghost hunting groups reporting various paranormal experiences. Blackgate Paranormal offer the hall, emphasizing a real ghost hunting experience with no trickery. Some reported apparitions include full-body sightings, some even caught on camera. Here's a more detailed look at the alleged hauntings: Apparitions: Ghost hunting groups have reported seeing full-body apparitions, both in person and captured on camera, according to www.facebook.com. Specific Areas: The house includes a large and creepy cellar, a grand hallway, a dining room, a drawing room, two large bedrooms, and servants' quarters/bedrooms in the attic. Ghost Hunting Techniques: During ghost hunts, participants may use Ouija boards, glass divination, table tipping, and other techniques to encourage paranormal activity. Unique Experience: Pen-Y-Lan Hall is a family home, which adds a unique aspect to the ghost hunting experience, making it stand out from other locations.
Next Event: 1st November 2025, 20:00 – 02:00
Dudley Castle, Castle Hill, Dudley, DY14QF
NEW FOR 2026 -IN 1870 “It happened on a fairly quiet afternoon. I was sitting at the bottom of the castle Keep with two other people, in full view of the doorway, when suddenly two elderly people came around from the keep dressed in either Seventeenth or Eighteenth century clothes. They were walking arm-in-arm and the man held a crooked walking stick and wore a very tall hat. They walked straight past us and up into the keep. I went up after them, but there was no-one there – they had just disappeared.” In October 1962, Zoo staff working in the Undercroft, which then housed the Zoo aquarium, were disturbed by strange moans and groans, icy blasts of air, doors that opened and closed of their own accord and footsteps which had no visible cause. A ghost hunt was held there in 1953 by the “Birmingham Psychic Research Society” and reported experiencing similar manifestations, as well as one of the team feeling a “light tap” on her shoulder. Castle Chapel, which dates from the Fourteenth Century, and is fronted by a large window which looks out It is within this window was that a figure of a monk has reputedly been seen. In 1966, a teenager working at the Zoo reported hearing “weird noises” which were accompanied by the “shape of a woman in a white gown”. He resigned soon after the incident. In May 1978, three workmen repairing a broken electric cable saw several hooded figures a short distance away from them. In August of the same year another ghost hunt was held, this time in the Keep. This time a photograph was taken of a “faint figure with its arms folded”, while a ghost hunter felt a cold hand touch her shoulder.
Next Event: 21st March 2026, 20:00 – 02:00
Bron Y Garth hospital (ffestiniog union workhouse), LL551EU
NEW FOR 2026 - Bron y Garth Hospital, located near Porthmadog, North Wales, has a history rooted in both Victorian-era poverty and modern healthcare. Initially built as the Ffestiniog union workhouse in 1839, it later transitioned to a National Health Service hospital before closing in 2009. The site is now known for its state of disrepair and reputation as a haunted location. Their are said to me many ghosts in Bron Y Garth Hospital. Sometimes, paranormal investigators see full apparitions, while other times they only sense that something sinister is lurking nearby. The team at Blackgate have personal stories to tell of this foreboding building, reports of trapped girls in maternity wards, voices, whispers, footsteps people being pushed by unseen hands, slamming doors even singing Some ghost hunters have even used a “human pendulum” to communicate with the ghosts at the hospital. For this practice, they reached out to a ghost and asked it to move a person in a specific direction, like a swinging pendulum, to provide answers to questions. Through this, they discovered the ghost was a lady who was murdered in the hospital by someone she knew. Ghost hunters have reported seeing a playful little boy in one of the passages of the abandoned hospital. It is said that his father passed away in one of the rooms in that hallway. You are welcome to join the team at this truly awesome location, this building is huge and still very creepy to this day, the residual energy in this former asylum and hospital is second to none.... you know where to book !
Next Event: 27th June 2026, 20:00 – 02:00
Ripon Workhouse Museum, Allhallowgate, Ripon, HG41LE
NEW FOR 2026 -The museum is located in the original Ripon Union Workhouse, and a workhouse has stood on the site since 1776. By 1832, there was national concern at the expense of maintaining the poor and a Commission of Enquiry was appointed. Ripon was found to have 33 workhouse inmates: 11 men, 11 boys, nine women and two girls. The workhouse was designed to accommodate both those who were able to work and those considered "idle," highlighting the different approaches to managing poverty Feeling of being watched: Many visitors report a pervasive sense of being observed, even when no one is physically present. Unexplained sounds: Visitors have heard unexplained bangs, knocks, and other noises, including those coming from within an empty coffin. Apparitions and ghostly figures: Some have reported seeing fleeting glimpses of ghostly figures, particularly in the children's schoolroom. Other paranormal activity: Reports also include doors closing on their own, shadows moving in corridors, and a general feeling of unease.
Next Event: 18th April 2026, 20:00 – 02:00
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