Hinchingbrooke House Ghost Tour

Dating back almost a 1,000 years, Huntingdon’s Hinchingbrooke House is certainly a place of historical interest.  Elizabeth 1st spent the night here at Hinchingbrooke, as did the Scottish King James 1st, who was a regular visitor to Hinchingbrooke.  The property was once owned by the local Cromwell family, before being sold on to the Montagu’s (the Earl’s of Sandwich), who made Hinchingbrooke their family home for the best part of 350 years.   The diarist Samuel Pepys was another regular visitor; in fact some of the entries to his famous diaries were made here at Hinchingbrooke.  Since 1970 the house has served as a working school and was described by ‘The Times’ newspaper as “The most beautiful Comprehensive school in the whole of England”. 

During 2022 Hinchingbrooke will be opening its doors to the general public for a whole evening (from 7.30pm to 10.30pm). The evening will include a guided tour of the house, discovering the buildings fascinating history and secrets. Access will be provided to rooms that are not generally available to the general public such as the sinister cellars.  We will share stories of the buildings many Ghosts, Myths and Legends, including ghostly tales of Nuns, Monks, and of course Hinchingbrooke’s very own ‘White Lady’ ghost.  Refreshments and other entertainment will also be provided, in what promises to be a very interesting, spooky and memorable evening.