Strelley Hall Ghost Hunts
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Strelley Hall
Strelley, Nottinghamshire
OVERVIEW
Strelley Hall is an old Medieval Manor complete with tales of knights, legends and ghosts! Dating back to 1200 AD when the Strelley family first came here and built a castle, Strelley Hall at first glance looks to be a beautiful hall on the outskirts of the city, but its dark and troubled past always seems to come back to haunt it. What mysteries will you uncover during your paranormal investigation at Strelley Hall?
HISTORY
Strelley Hall was first built in circa 1200 by the de Strelley family, however it was originally built as a Castle, with huge, thick stone walls that surrounded it and the outbuildings. A knight called 'Walter' had the lands of Strelley gifted to him by William Peveral, a close loyal friend of William the Conqueror, and from there he took on the name 'de Strelley'. Following Sir Walter de Strelley were twelve generations of de Strelleys, all of whom were knighted by the King.
Pevsner says there was a medieval tower that once stood near the south corner of modern-day Strelley Hall, and this turret is now where the Castle Room is located, with a smaller room above it and an even smaller uninhabited room above that. Below the Hall lies the original Medieval Cellars, with a tunnel that extends into the darkness, and right at the end of this tunnel is the Dungeon. The Dungeon was part of another turret and was used to imprison murderers, poachers and thieves from the 14th Century up until the early 1900s. Some believe that during the 1600s, a group of women were captured and locked down there on the accusation that they were witches who performed witchcraft and black magic, and the story says that they put curses upon the family, before they died of starvation and hypothermia. The building was rebuilt in around 1350 by Sir Sampson de Strelley, the same time the adjacent All Saints Church was reconstructed.
​In the 15th Century a timbered Great Hall was built next to the original Manor House, but sometime during the Tudor period, a major fire broke out and the Great Hall completely collapsed, with most of the charred timbers falling into the Moat. The aftermath was so extent, that the Strelley family decided to fill in the Moat, hiding it away from human eyes for roughly 500 years. Not much else is known about the Hall during this time. During an archaeological dig in 2006/7, archaeologists discovered the lost Moat that had been buried underneath the ground for five centuries, layered with waste and charred wood. The Moat had been undiscovered for so long, that the entire Edge family line who owned and lived here at Strelley, didn't know about it.
It wasn't just the Strelley family who lived here, so did the Edge family. In 1678, the Strelley family came into financial struggles due to their support for the Royalists in the English Civil War, and were forced to sell up the estate. They sold it to a lawyer called Ralph Edge, whose descendants lived at Strelley Hall for 300 years. This was the official story, however there is a different story that tells another tale: Nicholas Strelley, Lord of the Manor, was a gambler and loved to bet his money on all things competitive, whether that be cards, horse racing or cock fighting. One night in 1678, he invited a group of friends and their friends over to the House for a game of cards. Not having much money left due to his addiction, he bet the deed to the entire property and estate, feeling extremely confident. Nicholas ended up losing the card game to a lawyer called Ralph Edge, who became the new owner. The Strelley family were forced to leave, and it's said that Nicholas walked off into the sunset, never seen again.
The Edge family lived at Strelley Hall for 300 years, until 1978 when Emily Mary Edge, the last of the Edge family line, died at the Hall. Her father Thomas Lewis Kekewich Edge was the previous owner, and planned to give the inheritance of the Hall and wealth to his eldest son, ironically called Ralph Edge, but because he married a suffragette his father disinherited him, and instead declared his daughter Emily Mary heiress to Strelley, but on one condition: she would not marry. This was because he didn't want her to lose the Edge name, even though in the past the 'Edge' family line had other relations that weren't Edges, but took on the name. She agreed to the terms despite this, and after her father died in 1931, Emily Mary took charge of the estate for over 40 years, served by several loyal housekeepers, until she passed away peacefully in 1978.
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Since the early 1980s, Strelley Hall is now owned by the Henshall family, who still live here presently. The current building has lots of period features in each of its rooms, including the Panelled Room, the Morning Room and the Grand Staircase, which are Georgian in design and date back to the 17th and 18th Centuries.
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GHOSTS & HAUNTINGS
Strelley Hall is one of the most haunted buildings in Nottinghamshire, and its long, fascinating history has led to many ghost sightings and paranormal experiences here.
Strelley Hall's most popular ghost, Nicholas Strelley, haunts the Castle Room and has made his angry presence known on many occasions. He believes he was cheated out of the card game, because Ralph Edge was a lawyer and knew the laws of the land, and if anyone could cheat in a game of cards, he would likely be the person to get away with it. Pumped full of rage and frustration, it is said that anyone who dares bring a pack of cards into the Castle Room, shall bear witness to poltergeist activity and feelings of negativity.
Another active spirit is a dark, malevolent and scary entity known as 'The Watchman'. It's believed he was a guardsman from the 17th Century, who kept watch on prisoners as they were chained up to the walls in the Dungeon. He has been seen and heard many times in the Medieval Cellars, with his footsteps heard walking along the damp tunnel floor, and his candlelit lantern floating through the air. On previous investigations, guests have been spooked by the sounds of him pacing up and down the tunnel, and some have actual seen this character appear as a white light.
On the Grand Staircase, spirit children are often picked up on, and a female energy is also sensed here. Many guests report thoughts of going towards the stair railings and jumping off, which is theorised as to what might have happened to this female. Did she take her own life in the Hall, or did someone push her over?
In the Panelled Room, the ghost of a tall gentleman is seen standing next to the fireplace, with mediums picking up on a young stable boy, who was rumoured to have been trampled to death by horses, after the Squire's son drowned in the fish pond and took revenge against the young boy by creating an 'unfortunate accident'.
Emily Mary Edge's spirit has also been reported here. It's believed she returns back to Strelley Hall in visitation because of her love for the building, and for the wonderful, cherished memories she had there.
In addition, the names of knights and historical landowners of Strelley have come through on paranormal instruments like Ouija Boards and ITC devices. Taps and knocks are heard in the Ballroom, and strange movement takes place in the Morning Room, leaving guests unsettled as to who has entered the room.
YOUR GHOST HUNT EXPERIENCE
Your night of ghost hunting with Brookes Paranormal is guaranteed a fun, safe and spooky one. Experience this historic location with exclusive access after dark, as you explore the eerie rooms and areas in search for the ghostly spirits that haunt here. Here at Strelley Hall, you will get to investigate the Castle Room, the Panelled Room, the Medieval Cellars and Dungeon, the Morning Room, the Ballroom and the Grand Staircase.
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.
On your ghost hunt, you will be split into smaller groups to give you the best, personal experience possible. You will also get hands on with various pieces of ghost hunting equipment and participate in interesting paranormal experiments.​ While we encourage everyone
to get involved in the night's vigils, you don't have to partake in experiments like Ouija Boards and the Estes Method if you don't
want to, we have plenty of other equipment for you to use.
You will also have a couple of breaks throughout the night, where we provide you with unlimited refreshments and snacks.
YOUR EVENT INCLUDES
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Group photo of all guests which gets published to our page
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Small group extended vigils
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Refreshments and snacks like teas, coffees, hot chocolates,
bottles of water, biscuits, crisps and chocolate bars -
Full use of ghost hunting equipment like K2s, EMF Meters,
REM Pods, Mel Meters, Spirit Boxes, Motion Detectors,
Dowsing Rods, Laser Grid Pens, ITC Apps and SLS Cameras -
Paranormal experiments like Ouija Boards, Glass Divination,
Table Tipping, Séances, Estes Method and Human Pendulum -
An introduction to ghost hunting equipment and techniques
for guests new to the paranormal
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PLEASE NOTE BEFORE BOOKING
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All attendees MUST be 18 years or older
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Heavily pregnant women are NOT allowed on these events
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This location is NOT wheelchair accessible
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This location has NO sleepover facilities
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We operate a STRICT No Alcohol/Drugs Policy on our events, and if caught or believed to be under the influence of any alcohol or drugs, you will be removed from the event immediately and banned from all future events - No refunds
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All attendees MUST bring a torch to the event, as we will be investigating in dark areas and low light conditions
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Sensible footwear is required for the location's environmental conditions
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In the colder months we advise to wear warm layered clothing, and bring a warm coat with you as the night will get cooler as the event progresses
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History talks ARE typically provided at this location courtesy of the Hall's owner
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Ouija Boards are brought to events at this location, however we don't force you to take part in them
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Please ensure you are able to attend this event; deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable, and full payments and remaining balances are non-refundable and non-transferable
four weeks prior to the event date
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ADDRESS, EVENT TIMES & PARKING
ADDRESS: Strelley Hall, Main Street, Strelley, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 6PE
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EVENT TIMES: 9:00pm - 3:00am (arrive at 8:45pm)
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PARKING:
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Car Parking Onsite