Join us for a haunting evening of fireside ghost stories and Paranormal Investigation.

About the Evening:

Divided into teams, participants will rotate around a full packed evening of activities at Kilminorth and invstigate the old Kilminorth Manor House.

• Participate in team based Paranormal Investigations in Kilminorth's oldest and original building, the old Kilminorth Manor House.
• Each team will set up a paranormal experiment, monitored remotely by all in the Event Hub.
• Fireside chilling Ghost Stories of local myths and legends... with marshmallows on sticks.
• Creepy history tour telling the origins of Kilminorth House and local folklore.
• Volunteer for Lone Vigils, while your remaining team monitor from the Hub.
• Team sitting - a Supernatural ‘Calling Out’.
• Includes Hot Meal for all purchase ticket holders (Drinks not included - Collect Meal Tickets on Check-In).
 

 

• Event Hub:
• Showing live CCTV ‘ghost cameras’ and paranormal investigations.
• Screenings: The forgotten history and ghost tales of Kilminorth.
• Halloween Market stalls in the Hub – offering haunted, spooky, spiritual, esoteric and Halloween themed offerings.
• Live Music in the Hub.
• Food and drinks available all evening.
• Live Streaming Paranormal Investigation.
• Swap Ghost Tales and Experiences in the Q and A debrief.

"I was walking back to the empty house, when a figure walked past an upstairs window, and then the lights flicked on."

About Kilminorth:

Kilminorth is an ancient manor farm situated in the heart of southeast Cornwall.

With its rich history and serene countryside setting, it provides the perfect atmosphere for an intriguing paranormal night. The ancient buildings and peaceful woodlands create a captivating backdrop for exploring the mysteries of the unknown.

Nestled in 32 acres of natural beauty, Kilminorth offers a unique and atmospheric venue for those curious about the paranormal - an exciting evening of discovery and fun.

Location:

Kilminorth Farm is a short distance from Looe, and easily reached from the A387 (which runs from Looe to Polperro / Crumplehorn)

Signposted as “Kilminorth Farm Holiday Cottages” - follow this road north and downhill for 0.8 miles, until you see the sign for the Kilminorth Event Carpark.

Kilminorth Cottages
Looe
Cornwall
PL13 2NE

What 3 Words - Event Car Park Entrance = ///brambles.laughs.triangles

"We’ve heard people moving about upstairs, which is closed off, we have no explanation."

About the Event Team:

Hosted by Matt 'Bear' Clark, a recognisable face in TV's Time Team, digitally recreating and capturing the past. Matt is also a tutor at University of Plymouth working on the Game Design courses and lecturing for MA History. With a long time passion for both the paranormal and history, Matt combines the two, hoping clues from the past might lead to explaining alleged activity.

His company, Shadow Tor, are heavily involved in Cornwall Heritage projects such as recently recreating the lost chapels of Lammana in Looe or the mysterious Iron Age Castle an Dinas. Shadow Tor are also working with the exciting and spooky Fogou at Boden, an excavation in deepest Cornwall. The Iron Age labyrinth is a puzzle all to its self.

Fundamental team member of Shadow Tor, Jonathan Boakes, is an international Ghost Story writer and game creator; a companion on many a Ghost Hunt, and regularly part of the research team on projects, both supernatural and historical.

Joining Shadow Tor are members of Higgy Pop, the UK's premiere paranormal site, Steve and Kerry’s work you may have already seen, producing the Live Edits and Streams for paranormal events, and conducting investigations. We're very excited to have them on-board.

Jonathan Boakes - Paranormal Investigator, international Ghost Story writer and game creator; a companion on many a Ghost Hunt, and regularly part of the research and writing team on Shadow Tor projects, both supernatural and historical. Jonathan will be conducting some paranormal investigations in the house, and sharing tales of previous activity.

Jo Frances is a local based performer, drama writer, director and teacher - famous for her performances both on and off stage and screen. Jo will be welcoming guest to join her around the open fire pit as she tells haunting ghost stories from the area. Let Jo spook you out as you toast marshmallows on sticks by firelight.

Laura White is a talented local performer, Laura will be playing and singing a range of spooky songs through the evening and joining the teams on investigations.

Joining the team for History and local Ghost Stories is Mark Camp. Mark is an author and professional Tour Guide who has lived in and around Looe for over 50 years. Now semi-retired, Mark has written several walking books about Bodmin Moor, amending a national guide to the SWCP and writing the Book of Looe in 2007 with the then curator of Looe Museum.

Mark also creates and gives illustrated talks on all sorts of local historical subjects. Away from factual writing, Mark has been scribbling light verse for over 30 years and has recently moved onto short stories, including two monologues for the You Are Here production at Hannafore.

His website is www.walkaboutwest.co.uk

F A Q:

Can I team up friends? - Yes. Either book your tickets together, or email letting us know who you're with. Subject to numbers, we will form teams between 10 and 13 people.

What time does it start? - Please arrive at 6. Activities will be underway by 6:30. Signs from the carpark will lead you to the Event Hub.

What about the weather? - This is an all weather event, with large marquee, and indoor investigation.

Do I need to check-in? - Yes. On arrival you'll be given your Team wrist band, your Meal Voucher, and told where you'll start the evening of events.

Who joins a Lone Vigil? - You decide, from your team, who will stay behind in the house. If multiple volunteers, the event guides choice is final.

Is there parking? - Yes. Please use the Event Carpark which is signposted - not the Holiday Cottages entrance.

Will I see a ghost? - We can't guarantee what people may see or feel, we can only hope.

Can I take photos? - Yes, but please don't take Flash Photos during dark investigations, as the flash will blind others.

What about mobility? - The tours, activities and ghost investigation will take people on walks around the site, through woods, and around the old Kilminorth house, all in semi darkness on uneven ground. This reduces mobility access. As such, the Hub Only tickets maybe more suited.

What if I get frightened? - If you want to leave an activity, and be returned to the main hub, simply speak to the nearest event guide at any time.

What are the Included meals? - Jacket Potatoes with 2 fillings: Beans : Cheese : Vegan Cheese : Chili-Con-Carne : Vegan Chili - all with Vegan Margarine in Jackets Potatoes.

Will I be on filmed/on camera? - Yes, we will be watching all teams on CCTV, streaming footage and showing, in the hub, progress of the experiments and lone vigils. Buying a ticket is part of consenting to being on camera. We will also monitor for safety reasons.

Do I tell you my food allergy? - Yes, Please email in advance when purchasing your tickets. We aim to cater for all.

Contact:

Email us with any questions or to group tickets together for investigation teams.

events@shadowtor.com