Strelley originated back to Saxon times, where this village was a landscape of farms and manors. Shortly after the Norman Conquest, William the Conqueror granted his loyal friend and knight William Peveril the manors and lands of Strelley. During the reign of Henry I, Strelley was handed over to a Norman knight called Walter, who took on the surname 'de Strelley'.

Following Walter were 12 generations of de Strelleys, all of whom were knights, including Sir Robert de Strelley, Sir John de Strelley, and the infamous Sir Sampson de Strelley who survived the Black Death and paid to restore and rebuild Strelley Church.

Since that time, there has been a Medieval Castle built and reconstructed into a Hall, wealthy families that have come and gone, coal mines opened and later closed, the construction and closure of the first overland wagonway, a farmhouse converted into the village pub, the expansion of the village, new discoveries of the land's past and more.

Want to learn more of Strelley Village's history? Book on our next Ghost Walk here and experience the historical journey back in time.

 

GHOSTS & HAUNTINGS

Strelley is known for being a haunted, pastoral village, with a variety of ghost stories and spiritual beings that'll raise the hairs on your neck.

Over fifteen ghosts are believed to haunt Strelley Village, from a former pub landlord and the Saxon ghost of the moat, to the spectres of knights on horseback and religious monks. You'll be given opportunities to take photos at key haunted sites, where in past pictures of white mists, light anomalies and shadow figures have been captured, or better still, seen with our own eyes. Our mini investigation vigils allow for us to call out and use ghost hunting equipment, and see if any ghostly energies and paranormal activity can be experienced.

The story of Strelley is truly a captivating one, and with several accounts of ghost sightings, paranormal experiences and compelling legends passed down through the centuries, our exciting and spooky Ghost Walks at Strelley Village are not to be missed.

 

YOUR GHOST WALK EXPERIENCE

Your night of ghost walking with Brookes Paranormal is guaranteed a fun, safe and spooky one. Experience this historic location after dark with our knowledgeable guides, as you explore the eerie village in search for the ghostly spirits that haunt there. Here on your walk at Strelley Village, you will learn the fascinating history researched by our team, from its Saxon and Norman origins as a small, tranquil farming village with moats, to the Medieval Castle built here by the de Strelley family, all the way forward to the Present Day Village and Hall.

You'll also learn the hidden tales, secrets and ghost stories surrounding Strelley Village thanks to our informative team, including a secret Neolithic site known as 'The Ancient Stones of Strelley' said to be haunted by a negative entity, the ghostly 'Knights of Strelley' carved out of legend, and the superstitious tale of 'Fortune Favours Faith'.

Along the way, you'll stop off at a couple of haunted spots where ghost sightings and paranormal activity have been reported by locals and experienced by us, and from there you'll be taking part in short investigation vigils to see if we can connect and communicate with the spirits of the village.

Furthermore, during the Summer months we will have exclusive access inside the All Saints Church, courtesy of the Strelley Hall owners opening it up to our group, where you can look around this beautiful Medieval Church, take photos and learn about the Strelley and Edge families buried there. A portion of your ticket cost gets donated to the All Saints Church as we continue supporting our local heritage.

Our team are friendly, professional, approachable and knowledgeable with paranormal investigating, and we will guide and support you to make sure you get the most out of your investigation. We welcome everyone from all walks of life, as our events are a safe space for all who love and enjoy the thrill of ghost hunting. Whether you're a paranormal novice or an experienced investigator, you'll be well-looked after and treated like family.

This is an honest ghost hunting experience, so there won't be any fakery or trickery during the night. We believe that if activity happens, it happens for real.

 

YOUR EVENT INCLUDES

• Group photo of all guests which gets published to our page

• A History talk about the location's past at different stops along the journey

• A telling of ghost stories and hauntings of the location

• Some fascinating facts and secrets about the location

• Exclusive tour and look around inside the All Saints Church

• Mini investigation vigils at haunted hotspots around the village, using an array of ghost hunting equipment such as K2 Meters, Dowsing Rods, REM Pods, Cat Balls, Spirit Boxes and ITC Apps

• An introduction to ghost hunting equipment and techniques
  for guests new to the paranormal

• Join the team afterwards for a drink and chat at the Broad Oak

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