Jedburgh Jail Ghost Hunts
- Jedburgh Castle Jail & Museum, Castle Gate, Jedburgh, TD8 6AS
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Jedburgh’s Castle Jail was built in the 1820s on the site of the Royal Burgh’s medieval castle.
The castle was once one of the most important Border strongholds but was destroyed in 1409. The area later served as the site of the town gallows until the building of the Jail.
Jedburgh Castle Jail is the finest example of a Howard reform prison in Scotland, built in line with the latest ideas by the great prison reformer, John Howard. Before this time, prisons were filthy, overcrowded and disease-ridden, with debtors, criminals, children and the unconvicted all crushed together.
The Jail was shut in 1886 and its inmates transferred to Edinburgh. The burgh has used parts of the prison for various purposes over the years and since the 1980s it has been open to the public. The Jailer’s House explores the history of the town, while a visit to the cellblocks gives the visitor a taste of life for wardens and prisoners in the 1800s. You may be glad to return to the present day!
Inside a curtain wall, the prison is laid out as three detached two-story rectangular blocks radiating from a central building – the jailer’s house. The prison blocks are linked in a U shape arrangement by exercise yards.
In 2004 the first group of paranormal investigators visited the Jail and reported a high level of unexplained phenomena.
- Work in smaller and more personal groups
- Take part in a variety of activities such as Seances and more
- Access to ghost hunting equipment such as K-II, trigger objects, ghost meters, EDI’s etc.
- Opportunities to conduct lone vigils for those feeling brave
- A friendly and experienced team of investigators offering help and advice throughout the night
- Qualified first aider present
- Tea, coffee, cordial and biscuits included in the cost
Tea, coffee, juices and light snacks provided during this event at the scheduled break times, to help the environment we ask you bring your own travel mugs for your drinks.
Onsite parking
Arrival is 15 minutes before the event start time, early admittance is not permitted.
Further information will be sent to all attendees via email 5 Days before the event.
For some events, we offer a deposit option. Where this option is available, you can book with a non-refundable deposit. By booking with a deposit, you agree to pay any outstanding balance one month before the event. Or you can pay in full at the time of booking.
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Not suitable for wheelchair users.
For people with walking difficulties or mobility issues please contact us before booking.
All attendees must be aged 18 years or over
Not suitable for pregnant ladies
Flat gripped footwear must be worn no heels.
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