Ghost Stories from Michelham Priory - a special Ghost Walk, upper Dicker, East Sussex by Dark Encounters

Date: Friday 30 September, 2022

Time: 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM

Location: Michelham Priory

Ticket Price: £15 - £7.50

Take a seat in the Undercroft and delve into ghost stories, phantom monks, mourning mothers, and Tudor terror! Embark on a journey through 800 years of history at Michelham Priory, a magnificent former monastery isolated on a private moated island, revealing true tales of spectres and shades, and be captivated by eerie stories that come alive after dark.

Unlike other ghost tours, we bring you the genuine hangman’s humour of history through its myths and legends. Our storytellers will guide you through the Priory's dark and forbidden history, dodging shadows at every corner of this ancient estate. Uncover ghostly tales, from the legendary Grey Lady staring sorrowfully into the dark waters of the moat, to the phantom of Tudor owner Thomas Sackville who still terrorizes the spirit of a little girl named Rosie in the upper corridors. Explore the origins of myths and legends, and discover the scientific side of paranormal occurrences through centuries-old stories of monks, murder, and treason.

Join our darkly humorous ghost tour in the heart of one of Sussex's most haunted houses; together we'll explore the shadowy rooms and ancient grounds, learn a little, laugh a little, but scream a lot!

Further Information

What's included
🦇A guided ghost tour, with award-winning storytellers
💀Immersive, theatrical entertainment

Tour Times
Winter: We run two tours at 7:30 PM and 9:00 PM.
Summer: Tours run at Twilight at 9:00 PM.
Check availability at the time of booking.
The Tour runs just over one hour.

Highlights
Join a guided, theatrical ghost tour of the dimly lit Tudor house, the eerie undercroft, and the historic gatehouse, infused with our signature hangman’s humour. Experience real history as you separate fact from fiction, exploring the Priory's past from its peaceful monastic days to the brutal destruction of Henry VIII's Dissolution. Hear the tales of the legendary figures who walked here—from Augustinian canons to World War II evacuees—and the unseen entities left in their wake.

What to bring
Comfortable, sturdy walking shoes (we will be travelling between floors of the old Priory)
Weather-appropriate clothing
A personal torch/flashlight

Know before you go
Check-in: Please arrive no more than 5–10 minutes before the advertised start time.
Parking: A large car park is available outside the moated grounds.
Toilets: Because of time restraints there is not time for the public to stop for toilet breaks before the tour starts.
Accessibility: Due to the historic nature of the building, only the ground floors are universally accessible. The tour involves narrow stairs, small rooms, and low-level lighting.
Age restrictions: This tour is not suitable for children under 12.

Rules & Restrictions
❌ Anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be turned away from the tour.
❌ Toilets are not available during the tour.
⚠️ Some historical content may be of a distressing nature and may include content related to abuse, torture, hangings and death.
❌ Filming or live streaming of the tour is strictly forbidden and will result in ejection from the tour.

The location: Michelham Priory
Address: Upper Dicker, Hailsham, West Sussex BN27 3QS
What 3 Words: width.maddening.hems
Parking: Onsite free parking.
Accessibility: Only ground floors are universally accessible.