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Farnham Castle Events

There was a haunting at Farnham Castle when a group of little witches, wizards, ghoulies and ghosties galore enjoyed a spooktacular entertainment. 

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They were celebrating Hallowe’en with Gilly Stewart, Farnham’s well-known storyteller. Gilly was dressed as Twitchy Witch of Wacky Wood in a very tall witch’s hat and flowing cloak. She told a story she had written especially about a haunted house to the spellbound children. There then followed a craft session where the children decorated bat masks and a flying witch card with glitter and crayons. To conclude a fun-filled time, Gilly led the children in a dizzy dance around her cauldron and witch’s broom to the music of the Sorcerer’s Apprentice.

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The 24 places for the Hallowe’en event were taken immediately and everyone hoped that Gilly would soon return to entertain them at Farnham Castle again. Gilly has been a Castle guide for some years and has held numerous children’s educational workshops at local schools, Farnham Library, the Museum and private parties. Her amazing skill at story writing, devising crafts and wonderful ideas to entertain children and increase their knowledge is always in demand and very much appreciated.
 

Halloween at Farnham Castle
F for Farnham

F for Farnham at Farnham Castle

Welcome to F for Farnham at Farnham Castle, a self guided audio story walk which takes you on a ghostly journey around the Castle.

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Based on historical events and real experiences, these stories give voice to those who have died in the Palace and the Keep; those who make the hairs rise on the back of necks, who appear suddenly and then are gone, those who can still be heard whispering and scratching within the walls of Farnham Castle’s buildings.

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Here in the Castle, you do not walk alone.

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Walk around the Keep, and hear the four ghosts tell you why they still haunt the stonework.  Hear them speak here - https://fforfarnham.uca.ac.uk/castle

Dare you walk alone?

Hardcopies of the map are available for free in the Exhibition Centre at the Keep. However you can download the stories and follow this online map and listen wherever suits you best.

Stories from ghosts trapped within Farnham Castle

Journey to the Castle and listen to four stories from ghosts trapped within the ruins.

This latest series of stories will invite you to walk around the Keep and hear from those trapped within the castle stonework. A Civil War soldier will share the reasons for his hanging in Farnham Market place, Hilda the Maiden will tell of the tragedy in the tower. Sophy Sumner shares why she still haunts the Bishops Palace and hear from Bishop Morley himself under the murder hole as he offers his dire warning about what is to come.

Do not walk alone

The S​é​ance and Sophie Sumner

Forlorn Hope

Hilda the Maiden

Bishop Morley's message for the living

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