This Summer
The Summer Of Witches Ghost Hunt -Matthew Hopkins, The Death Of The Witch Finder Anniversary Ghost Hunt
Haunting Nights are taking you on a series of terrifying ghost hunts and interactive ghost walks
July and August have several significant dates relating to the English witch trial of the 1600s and we are taking you on ghost adventures to the epicentre of these infamous witch trials and where many poor souls lost their lives for being a ‘Witch’
In The Summer of 1647 on the 12th August the infamous Witch Finder General Matthew Hopkins died at the age of 27 years old in his home which was the adjoining property to The Red Lion Inn Manningtree
During his short reign Matthew Hopkins the self proclaimed witch finder was responsible for the deaths of around 300 poor souls accused of being ‘Witches’
Shortly after his death his body was taken to the old church on Mistley Heath and buried in an unmarked grave
Your evening will begin at 9:00pm at The Red Lion Inn, Manningtree, local car parking and street parking is available, please check any parking charges prior to leaving your car.
We will shortly after leave the Inn driving in convoy just a short distance to the village of Misterly taking in some of the areas associated to Matthew Hopkins The Witchfinder. At around midnight we will return to the Inn to carry 0n with our investigation until the small hours
During the night you will have the opportunity to use various methods of ghost hunting to include Victorian seances, Ouija boards, table tipping and glass moving as well as the more up to date methods
Throughout the night tea/coffee and light refreshments will be available .
Please wear warm layered clothing as part of the event is outdoors.
Please wear flat gripped footwear.
Limited local street parking is available.
2 South St, Manningtree CO11 1BG
