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Ghostly Gidleigh & Afternoon Tea

Inside every seemingly strange story of witches, black dogs, and ghostly happenings there is often a small kernel of truth. What are the real stories behind the Devil at Widecombe church; Hairy Hands; Faithless Wives of Chagford; Hound of the Baskervilles; Bowerman’s Nose; Nine Maidens; Lady Howard and her ghostly coach of bones; Jay’s Grave; and more?

Join our storyteller for an illustrated journey through some of the extraordinary myths and legends across Dartmoor as we try to trace the origins or inspirations behind the mystery and magic. Later, savour a full afternoon tea in the cosy drawing room in front of a roaring log fire.


Earlier Event: 2 November
Ceremonial site walk at Merrivale
Later Event: 14 November
Fungal Foray with Devon's Top Mycologist