
Somerset Ghosts - A journey into Somerset's darker history
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Somerset Ghosts is scheduled for Muchelney Abbey in Wells on 25 September 2026. Tickets priced at £11.55 provide access to an atmospheric talk on local legends and unexplained events rooted in Somerset.
An atmospheric talk of strange encounters, enduring legends and unexplained events, all rooted in the towns and villages of Somerset.
Join author , researcher and paranonal investigator Caroline McKendrick-Gibson at Muchelney Abbey for this fasinating talk on Somerset's darker history.
From the legendary Screaming Skull of Chilton Cantelo, the many reported spirits of Chard's historic Choughs Hotel, to unexplained activity inside Yeovil's Chicago Rock Cafe and Caroline's own unsettling encounter with a mysterious disappearing figure at Higher Odcombe.
This fascinating talk brings together local history, folklore, eyewitness testimony and personal investigation.
Guests will have the opportunity to explore the interior of the historic Abbey before the talk.
Event Details
Date: Friday 25 September
Time: Gates open at 2:00 pm. Please arrive by 2:30 pm. The talk is from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Location: Muchelney Abbey
Ticket Price: £11.55 ( includes Eventbrite Fees)
Age: There is an age restriction of 15 and above.
Admission Includes: 1-hour talk + self-guided exploration of the abbey intererior.
Important Note: Space is strictly limited. Advanced booking is essential to secure your spot.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
Weather on the day
Overcast · 15°C
Feels like 13°C · Chance of rain 6% · Wind 9 km/h
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Somerset Ghosts - A journey into Somerset's darker history takes place on Friday, 25 September 2026 at 14:30.
Somerset Ghosts - A journey into Somerset's darker history is held at Muchelney Abbey in Wells (Law Lane, Muchelney, TA10 0DQ).
Tickets for Somerset Ghosts - A journey into Somerset's darker history are priced at £11.55. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Tickets for Somerset Ghosts - A journey into Somerset's darker history can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

Somerset Ghosts - A journey into Somerset's darker history
Editorial Summary
Somerset Ghosts is scheduled for Muchelney Abbey in Wells on 25 September 2026. Tickets priced at £11.55 provide access to an atmospheric talk on local legends and unexplained events rooted in Somerset.
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Organiser’s full description
An atmospheric talk of strange encounters, enduring legends and unexplained events, all rooted in the towns and villages of Somerset.
Join author , researcher and paranonal investigator Caroline McKendrick-Gibson at Muchelney Abbey for this fasinating talk on Somerset's darker history.
From the legendary Screaming Skull of Chilton Cantelo, the many reported spirits of Chard's historic Choughs Hotel, to unexplained activity inside Yeovil's Chicago Rock Cafe and Caroline's own unsettling encounter with a mysterious disappearing figure at Higher Odcombe.
This fascinating talk brings together local history, folklore, eyewitness testimony and personal investigation.
Guests will have the opportunity to explore the interior of the historic Abbey before the talk.
Event Details
Date: Friday 25 September
Time: Gates open at 2:00 pm. Please arrive by 2:30 pm. The talk is from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Location: Muchelney Abbey
Ticket Price: £11.55 ( includes Eventbrite Fees)
Age: There is an age restriction of 15 and above.
Admission Includes: 1-hour talk + self-guided exploration of the abbey intererior.
Important Note: Space is strictly limited. Advanced booking is essential to secure your spot.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Somerset Ghosts - A journey into Somerset's darker history?
Somerset Ghosts - A journey into Somerset's darker history takes place on Friday, 25 September 2026 at 14:30.
Where is Somerset Ghosts - A journey into Somerset's darker history taking place?
Somerset Ghosts - A journey into Somerset's darker history is held at Muchelney Abbey in Wells (Law Lane, Muchelney, TA10 0DQ).
How much are tickets for Somerset Ghosts - A journey into Somerset's darker history?
Tickets for Somerset Ghosts - A journey into Somerset's darker history are priced at £11.55. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
How do I get tickets for Somerset Ghosts - A journey into Somerset's darker history?
Tickets for Somerset Ghosts - A journey into Somerset's darker history can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
🏨 Staying overnight?
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Price
£11.55
Date
Until Friday, 25 September 2026
Time
Weather
feels like 13°C · chance of rain 6% · wind 9 km/h
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