Strelley originates 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 and new discoveries of the land's past.

 

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

Strelley is known for being a haunted, pastoral village with a variety of ghost stories and spiritual energies 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 past pictures of white mists, light anomalies and shadow figures have been captured, or better still, seen with our own eyes. Our short investigation vigils will allow us to call out to spirit and use ghost hunting equipment to see if any ghostly apparitions 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.

DATE: Friday 12th July 2024

 

TIMES: 7:00pm - 10:00pm (3 hours approx. Arrive 15 minutes early)

 

LOCATION: Strelley Village, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire (meeting place, parking and full event information will be emailed to you in a document within 48 hours once your booking is completed.)

 

WHAT TO BRING: A torch, a warm coat/jacket, sensible footwear, any equipment you wish to bring along (your responsibility), your positive and open-minded energies.

 

Please feel free to pop into the Broad Oak pub after the walk has finished for a drink and a chit-chat, as the team will stick around for a short time after.