Paranormal Investigation of Hooke Court

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Date: 03/10/26 to 04/10/26

Time: 8:00 PM to 2:00 AM

Location: Hooke Court

Ticket Price: £40

Hooke Court in Beaminster, Dorset, is a 15th-century manor with a layered past that includes use as a royal hunting lodge and surviving a Civil War fire. This six-hour investigation blends heritage, folklore and inquiry as experienced investigators guide you through the house and grounds.

Using specialist equipment and a mix of group and solo vigils, participants explore reported shadowy figures, sudden cold spots, voices and apparitions tied to the site’s history, leaving with a deeper sense of place and unanswered questions to ponder.

Further Information

* Explore a historic 15th-century manor with centuries of layered history
* Investigate reported apparitions, shadowy figures and unexplained voices
* Use specialist paranormal equipment under investigator guidance
* Experience both group activities and individual vigils in authentic locations

Accounts of unusual experiences are anecdotal and not guaranteed. The investigation focuses on inquiry rather than spectacle. Access is to the house and grounds as described; route and activities may be adjusted by organisers.

The location: Hooke Court
Address: Higher Street Lane, Hooke DT8 3NX
What 3 Words: mystery.trespass.parked
Parking: On site parking
Accessibility: Some areas are first floor access via stairs. Ground floor is accessible.

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