Mark Saturday, November 7: Dudley Castle Ghost Hunt - £45 P/P is a ghost tour at Castle View in Dudley, EN, from 9 PM to 2 AM.
Date & Time
Saturday, November 7 · 9 PM – 2 AM
UTC+00:00
Location
Castle View, Dudley, DY1 3, United Kingdom | Dudley, EN
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When
Saturday, November 7, 2026, 9 PM to 2 AM
Where
Castle View, Dudley, DY1 3, United Kingdom
Length
About 5 hours
Type
Ghost Tour
Details
HISTORY
Founded shortly after the Norman Conquest (circa 1070) by Ansculf de Picquigny, Dudley began as a motte-and-bailey castle, later rebuilt in stone during the 12th century . The Norman stone castle was razed by Henry II following a rebellion and rebuilt in the mid‑13th century by the de Somerys, completing much of what still stands today—including the keep and gatehouse . The Sharrington Range, an early Renaissance-style residential wing, was constructed from around 1540 under John Dudley, representing architectural innovation in the Midlands . During the English Civil War, it was held by Royalists but eventually besieged and slighted by Parliamentarians in 1646 to prevent further military use . A catastrophic fire in 1750 destroyed the remaining domestic buildings, leaving the castle a picturesque ruin
PARANORMAL ACTIVITY
Dudley Castle is said to be haunted by several spirits, the most famous being the Grey Lady, believed to be the ghost of Dorothy Beaumont. She died shortly after childbirth in the 17th century and was denied her final wishes to be buried beside her daughter and for her husband to attend her funeral—something many believe ties her restless spirit to the castle.
Other paranormal activity reported includes:
Apparitions seen near the chapel undercroft and keep Disembodied voices, footsteps, and sudden cold spots Shadowy figures moving through the Sharington Range and old stables Poltergeist activity, such as doors slamming and stones being thrown in empty rooms
It’s a popular site for ghost hunts due to the frequency and variety of reported phenomena
What's Included?
Exclusive access to this location Seances and group vigils Use of Paranormal Equipment, Hot and cold drinks , biscuits and snacks Free time to carry out your own investigating
TIMES : 9PM- 2AM
Venue Address
All groups should arrive at the car park via Tipton Road, DY1 4AL. Driving down Tipton Road towards the Black Country Living Museum from Castlegate Island, turn left at the traffic lights onto Discovery Way. Turn left at the small roundabout and halfway down Zoological Drive, there are some large double green gates on the right hand side where you will access the site. Exit will still be via The Fellows pub gates at the end of the evening.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Due to the distance between the entry point and the Castle, our group will only be allowed on site once everyone has arrived so please do not be late or you may miss out on the event as we cannot hold everyone else up waiting for you. Our event ends at 2am and guests will only be permitted to leave the site at this agreed time, unless in the case of an emergency. This event is NOT suitable for anyone with any mobility issues
*No alcohol , under 18's or pregnant ladies please *
( Deposit Payers - The balance is due 10 days before the event and can be paid on this page using the pay balance option)
