City Centre Ghost Walk

The now legendary City Centre Ghostwalk takes you around Derby City Centre and is recommended for all would-be ghosthunters.

This walk starts at the Shakespeare Inn in Saddlergate" and  ends with a Ghost Hunter's Supper at The Haus on The Wardwick.

The story unfolds when you approach the site of Derby's first jail, a place of incarceration for Witches, Heretics and Traitors. Lock-up yard, the scene of the brutal murder of a policeman P.C. Moss in 1879 is visited next, where his ghost is said to wander around the fish market as it is now. A moments reprieve permits the ghost-hunters to partake in fluid refreshments in the Tiger Bar, in preparation for the subterranean trip down into the barrel-vaulted tunnels beneath the Guild Hall, reputedly haunted by the ghost of a 12 year old little boy, first seen in 1975 when workmen were working on the site.

The story continues as you head across the Market Place, eventually ending the first leg of the tour at Jorrock's, officially the most haunted pub in Derbyshire, and home to what is believed to be a skull dating back to viking times. Onto the Cathedral, the Shire Hall. (scene of a horrendous pressing to death in 1665) and the last sentencing of hanging, drawing and quartering in England in 1817.

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Terms and Conditions

1. The investigation of the paranormal, both on an overnight event and a ghost walk involves an element of personal risk and potential exposure to unexpected situations which some people may find particularly frightening and shocking. Participants must be fully capable of assuming the risks involved and should not be of a nervous disposition or suffering from a medical or psychological condition which may impact on their safe participation at the event or place them or others at risk. Any participant who is in doubt as to their suitability to attend a ghost hunting event should seek medical advice.

2. Participants must be aged 16 or over for overnight events. Proof of age may be required. There is no age limit for the ghost walks, it is at parents' discretion.

3. Participants must conduct themselves in a responsible and appropriate manner and treat others with courtesy. We reserve the right to refuse entry or eject from an event without refund any participant deemed to be behaving in an unsuitable manner.

4. The consumption of alcohol is strictly prohibited at all events unless served on licensed premises. We reserve the right to refuse entry or eject without refund any participant believed to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs. We also reserve the right to confiscate any alcohol brought to an event by the customer.

5. Participants are advised to dress accordingly for each event and to wear warm, comfortable clothing and practical shoes or trainers.

6. In accordance with the Health Act 2006 and smoke free law smoking is not permitted inside any of our venues. Smokers will be directed to designated outdoor areas which may be used during refreshment breaks only. Naked flames or other fire hazards are strictly prohibited.

7. Where permitted participants are welcome to use their own recording/camera equipment for private purposes only. The content and scripts used at events is copyrighted to Derby Gaol Ltd and may not be used for any form of publication including books, magazines, newspapers, DVD's, VHS, Television broadcast.

8. Participants requiring disabled access are advised to telephone Derby Gaol Ltd on 08000 277928.

9. Participants are responsible for the safety and security of their own property. We do not accept liability for any loss, theft or damage to personal property.

10. In the unfortunate event of an accident we do not accept any responsibility or liability for the death or personal injury of any participant at an event unless caused by the negligence of Derby Gaols' employees.

14. Participants are reminded of the dangers of driving when sleep deprived and are advised to either book nearby accommodation after an overnight event or to make suitable alternative travel arrangements. Derby Gaol Ltd do not accept responsibility for any accidents which may occur after an event.

15.1 Derby Gaol Ltd reserves the right to cancel or postpone an event due to unforeseen circumstances. In such cases we will endeavour to contact participants as soon as possible and provide a full refund of the booking fee.

15.2 If the numbers of paying customers for an overnight event does not reach the minimum number of 10 then the event will be cancelled and a full refund offered to the customers booked on the event. There is no minimum cancellation period for this situation.

15.3 If the numbers of paying customers for a ghost walk does not reach the minimum number of 6 then the ghost walk will be cancelled and a full refund offered to the customers booked on the walk. There is no minimum cancellation period for this situation.

15.4 If an event is cancelled by Derby Gaol Ltd for any reason then Derby Gaol Ltd do not accept any responsibility or liability for other costs incurred including travel or accommodation.

16.All deposits are non refundable. If full payment is received for an event and then a booking is cancelled by the customer more than 28 working days prior to the event then the deposit amount per person will not be refunded, but the remaining balance will be refunded. If a customer cancels less than 28 working days prior to the event then the whole payment is non refundable. Should the situation arise that The Derby Gaol Ltd cancels an event due to unforseen circumstances then refunds will be arranged.

17. The information provided by participants when booking an event will remain confidential and will not be passed on to a third party except as required by law.

18. Derby Gaol Ltd reserve the right to amend the above terms and conditions at any time.

19. The minimum number of people required to book a private event just for your group is 15. If the numbers drop below 15 then full payment for the minimum of 15 is still payable.

19. By reading these terms and conditions and booking one of our events the customer agrees to all the terms and conditions.