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The old rectory - County Durham
Saturday 10th May, 2025
Ghost Hunt - 9.20pm - 1.30am
Tickets £35pp
History: This former rectory dates back to 1248 and is now a grade I listed building. It is one of the oldest domestic houses in England. Seaton Holme was built as a retirement home for Prince Bishop Nicholas De Farnham. It then became an administrative headquarters for the top clergy. Around the back are many stone buildings that in 1792 were listed as stables, barns, coach house, granary, dovehouse, corn chamber, stable yard and a 39 foot row of lower buildings for pigs, chickens etc. There were also offices for brewing, washing, cellaring and coals. The last rector to live here was the Reverend George Algernon West who was incumbent from 1909. After 1921 Seaton Holme became a children's home and had alterations such as dormitories added to it. In 1937 the children were moved and then it became an annex to the workhouse for old men from 1959/60. Seaton Holme became a day care and training centre but was neglected and around 1990 and fell into dispair it was sold to Easington Parish Council for £1, it is now used as offices and functions.
Ghosts: Staff report a young lad called James who in Victorian times was instructed to fetch alcohol from the cellar vaults. Tragically he fell down the steps and died. Children have been heard playing down in the cellar and toys which are stored down there, are said to have been moved around. The smell of tabacco pipes have been witnessed in the upstairs hallways, the feeling of being watched and lights have said to turn on by unseen hands in the function rooms. Who haunts this building ? Will you #daretojoinus?
What to expect on the night
Group vigils
Lone vigils
Full use of our paranormal equipment
Spirit box sessions
Automatic planchette session.
Sensory deprivation sessions (estes method)
Transfiguaration session
Hot & cold drinks
Biscuits & crisps
Venue has no wheelchair access and is not recommended for guests who have limited mobility.
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Address of venue: Seaton Holme, Hall Walk, Seaton Holme, Easington, Peterlee SR8 3BS
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