Ghosts of Ripon Workhouse

This is a very foreboding building which has a gloomy atmosphere that can be felt as soon as you walk through its doors. The feeling of being watched and followed is a regular occurrence as well as dark figures being seen, and unexplained noises and groans heard in areas that are empty.
Poltergeist activity has also been reported in a number of the classrooms along with the ghostly figures of children, are the children still waiting for their lessons to start or are they just being mischievous.
One of the main sightings in the workhouse is that of a former resident known as Stan, who has been seen on countless occasions wandering the corridors around the cells making his way to the nurse’s room.

History of Ripon Workhouse

Ripon Workhouse is a Grade II listed 18th Century building standing on the site since 1776. The workhouse was rebuilt in 1855 due to the change in the Poor Law Act and this is the building that still stands today.

The building is now a museum which shows how the people who were housed there lived and worked during a difficult time whereby workhouses were a last resort for the poor and hopeless who had nowhere else to go.
In 1832 it was recorded that there were 33 inmates at the workhouse, including 11 men, 11 boys, 9 women and 2 girls, those considered able-bodied spent a gruelling eight hours each day breaking stones used to repair roads.

Your Event Includes

• Use of ghost hunting equipment including EMF Meters, K2 Meters etc.
• Experiments including glass divination and table tipping.
• Ghost hunting vigils and séances in small groups.
• Includes teas and coffees
• Free time to investigate alone

Address, Maps & Hotels

Address & Hotel Information

Sharow View Allhallowgate Ripon HG4 1LE

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Parking

• Free Onsite Parking
• Street Parking and Local Car Parks

Information

Accessibility

• People with mobility issues or walking difficulties please call the office before booking

Important

• All attendees must be 18 years or older
• All attendees must bring a torch
• Wear sensible shoes and warm layered clothing as the location may get cold at night