Clitheroe Castle Ghost Hunts with Paranormal Eye UK

Join the Paranormal Eye Team on this Ghost Hunt at Clitheroe Castle, and discover the ghostly sightings and happenings at this Pendle Hill Castle. Absorb and take in the view of Pendle Hill right from the top of the keep; the Castle grounds are beautiful by day; however, by dark this chilling castle tells another story; On previous paranormal nights here, unexplained light anomalies are often seen floating through the dark and eerie walkway to the keep, drastic unexplained temperature changes are often felt.

On our last ghost hunt, here are reports of two dark ghostly figures watching. We believe this is the guards keeping watch; A female was witnessed on the museum’s ground floor, and we believe she was a trickster in life. Eerie screams have also been reported coming from within the keep and the strange overwhelming feeling of being watched. Ghost hunts at the castle and museum can be a genuinely terrifying experience where many guests have reported being grabbed. Are you ready to unbolt the doors, head into this chilling location, and be part of this intense ghost hunt? Who or what will you encounter? 

Clitheroe was built no later than 1102 atop a steep limestone rock that rises about the river Ribble. It is an example of an enclosure castle. In this defended stronghold, the outer walls were the primary defensive structures rather than relying on a Great Keep as a last resort refuge. Although Clitheroe does have a Keep, it was built for accommodation purposes and was relatively small; any attacker who surmounted the motte and breached the walls would not have had difficulty accessing the Keep. The curtain wall extended North, East and West around the Keep and wrapped around the bailey to the South.

Clitheroe was the seat of the Honour of Clitheroe and, paired with Pontefract, was owned by the de Lacy family, who used it as their administrative centre, functioning as a court and prison. In 1311 it passed by marriage into the hands of Thomas, Earl of Lancaster and was subsequently consumed into the Duchy of Lancaster. In 1327 it was acquired by Queen Isabella, wife of Edward II. During this period, various repairs were carried out to buildings within the castle, and a new gatehouse was constructed.

By the Civil War, the castle was ruinous but was nevertheless occupied by a Royalist force who made a few makeshift repairs. No action is recorded there during the war itself. Still, in 1649, following the execution of Charles I, it was briefly reoccupied by members of the Lancashire militia who refused to disband. Once dispersed, Parliament gave orders to compromise the defences to prevent it from being held again, resulting in the significant breach made in the Keep.

Access to the many rooms and the outside grounds after dark

A brief tour of the building and grounds

Working in Small Groups, Using array of different equipment and techniques

Spiritual Medium during the investigation

Complimentary Tea, Coffee,

Complimentary light snacks

All attendees must be 18 years or older.

Not suitable for pregnant ladies.

Anyone under or suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances will not be permitted.

This is an old and dark location, all attendees must bring a torch with them.

All attendees are expected to wear sensible shoes no heels or sandals etc.

We advise that you wear warm clothing, as this locations can be very cold after dark (even during the summer months)