The oldest public house in Wales, the Skirrid Mountain Inn has a colourful history dating back to around 1110 AD when the first of over 180 hangings was recorded in the building!
Event Time: 8:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Event Price: £69 per person
Address: Skirrid Inn Mountain, Llanvihangel Crucorney, Abergavenny NP7 8DH
Your Ghost Hunt at Skirrid Mountain Inn
Join us for a fun evening of excellent food and real ghost hunting at Wales’s oldest inn and one of the country’s most haunted locations!
Located in Llanvihangel Crucorney, the Skirrid Mountain Inn is the oldest public house in Wales, and it has a long and grim history that can be traced back to the Norman Conquest.
The Skirrid Inn is the home of several spirits, and its long-held reputation as the most haunted pub in Wales has captivated ghost hunters for generations.
Standing in the shadow of the mountain for which it was named, the inn’s first floor was used as a Courtroom where people who committed serious offences were given capital punishment.
According to local legend, more than 180 felons were hanged until death from an oak beam over the staircase outside the courtroom. Markings from the hangman’s rope can still be seen on the staircase wood today.
On your evening at the Skirrid Inn, you’ll kick the evening off with a delicious, locally sourced, home-cooked meal at a private restaurant table. We’ll then head off in small groups to undertake a thorough paranormal investigation of this incredibly haunted venue.
Only 20 tickets are available for this event, making it a great choice for a more personable ghost hunting experience.
Hurry, book now, and secure your spots for an unforgettable night of ghost hunting at its finest!
What's Included?
For the low price of just £59 per person, you will enjoy the following:
2-Course Dinner,
A full evening of ghost hunting with the Haunted Rooms team,
Group Vigils, including table tipping, Séance, and more,
Lone Vigils,
Use of Paranormal Equipment,
Time to investigate alone,
Psychic Medium (*availability permitting – we endeavour to have a psychic medium at every event, however, sometimes circumstances can prevail).
Skirrid Inn Ghosts
The 17th century ‘hanging judge’, George Jeffreys, is rumoured to still stalk the upper floors of the inn, looking for people to condemn to death.
Records show 182 people were hung in the building from the same beam that runs over the top of the staircase. Most of these souls have been trapped here forever, reliving that fateful day.
One felon sentenced to death, John Crowther, a sheep rustler, has been seen several times on the property. The evil presence of the judge’s hangman has also been reported.
However, not all spirits in the Skirrid are malevolent. Friendly entities, such as Father Henry Vaughn, a local clergyman, have also settled in the house.
There is also the spirit of Fanny Price, a woman who worked in the inn during the 18th century and died of consumption at age 35. Fanny was buried at the local cemetery, though her spirit is known to like Room 3, and she often appears along with the smell of lavender.
In one disturbing episode, a female guest came running downstairs with her hair wet and wearing nothing more than a coat, screaming, “she tried to kill me!”. The owners said something or someone had held her down under the water whilst she was in the bath!
In another terrifying encounter, when a former landlady of the inn tried to sell the pub, she would experience all kinds of poltergeist activity on viewings of the property. In one particular instance, glasses were smashed and thrown around the kitchen.
Other ghostly occurrences in the house are the powerful scent of perfume, glasses flying without being touched, the rustling of a lady’s dress, the sound of soldiers in the courtyard and sightings of the White Lady.
Event Location: Skirrid Inn Mountain, Llanvihangel Crucorney, Abergavenny NP7 8DH
Time: 8:00 PM – 3:00 AM (Arrive from earliest 7:30 PM)
Parking: There is ample parking space outside the pub itself.
Accessibility: Due to the historic nature of the venue, the location is unfortunately not wheelchair friendly or suitable for those with mobility issues.
Please Note: All guests must be 18 years or older. Not suitable for those who are heavily pregnant. Guests are strongly advised to wear comfortable shoes and warm layered clothing on colder nights.
You’re welcome to bring your own equipment, though we will be providing paranormal equipment to use.
The investigation will be in darkness, so please bring a torch with you.
Although snacks and drinks are provided, you’re welcome to bring your own. There are also facilities to make both hot and cold drinks, which are also provided.
And of course, bring your phone/camera with you, the more pictures we have, the better chance we have of capturing something!