Frightful Folklore

Some things should stay buried...Brand new tales await as we dig deeper into Lancastrian folklore and unearth hidden horrors!Delve into Lancastrian legends as you immerse yourself in the supernatural beliefs and rituals of the past in this two-hour walking tour.This tour will take you through the dark corridors of Hoghton Tower, through a warren of Underground Passages and into the restricted, previously inaccessible East Wing - the most haunted part of Hoghton Tower that has never been opened to the public.Do you know why your ancestors feared fairies?Who attempted to use forbidden necromancy to raise the dead?Which local roads are haunted by evil spirits?A recent resurgence of interest in traditional beliefs and customs, coupled with morbid curiosities and our superstitious past have led to a melting pot of ideas.Join us as we explore a collection of frightful damnable tales and folklore, unearthing the obsessions of our ancestors, and how deep rooted fears still saturate the Lancastrian soil.