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2010 Dates: have been release please contact Fright Nights for more information Tel: 0114 2513232
Fright Nights is the UK’s leading ghost hunting specialist and market leader in pioneering paranormal events for the public. Having organised more than 5,000 overnight investigations and more than 1,000 haunted weekends, Fright Nights was born from public demand for credible and exciting paranormal experiences. A handpicked team of qualified clairvoyants, psychics and mediums oversee all Fright Nights’ events throughout the UK.
On Halloween 2006 Fright Nights attracted 840 people to their spooky investigation at Alton Towers where they used an advanced computerised ghost hunting system to record the night’s supernatural events. Following its submission, Fright Nights is currently awaiting formal recognition for ‘the world’s biggest ghost hunt’ from the Guinness Book of Records.
Fright Nights’ founder Martin Jeffrey is a recognised expert and experienced media spokesperson on all things paranormal. In the last year alone he has appeared in more than 200 documentaries and TV programmes commenting on haunting headlines and spooky stories.
Fright Nights continues to expand its prestigious portfolio of more than 140 haunted locations throughout the UK offering fun and credible paranormal experiences for both public and corporate bookings.
Fright Nights at Kent Life
The historic Kent Life has long been recognised for its haunted history. The spooky happenings have caught the interest of both local and national newspapers and TV.
John Jordan, Kent Life Director said “We’re well known throughout the country for our haunted happenings here at Kent Life and are regularly approached by paranormal investigators who want to find out more. Teaming up with Fright Nights is a natural choice: they are the UK’s leading ghost hunting specialists and have impressed us with their reputation for scientific accuracy and ability to deliver an unparalleled paranormal experience.”
Martin Jeffrey, Director of Fright Nights said “We are delighted to be working exclusively with the famously haunted Kent Life and to be welcoming the public to our event so they can discover Kent Life's haunted history for themselves. Kent Life is a uniquely spooky location steeped in local history which dates back to the sixteenth century. Our team of professional paranormal investigators and clairvoyants are excited to discover the secrets of this historic location and the public can be assured of an unforgettable experience.”
To find out more about forthcoming events or book your ticket please check out www.frightnights.co.uk or call 0114 276 4644 (please do not contact Kent Life directly regarding Fright Night enquiries.)
Haunted Highlights
Kent life is set across 28 acres of working farm land and serves to protect and reflect the county’s history. There are currently 19 buildings on site, some of which have been rescued from destruction across the county and faithfully re-built and restored within the grounds. Kent Life also boasts a working farm and one of the UK’s last remaining coal fired Oast house left in Britian where hops from our own hop garden are still picked by hand and processed in the traditional method.
Throughout the ‘Gathering of Ghosts’ the public will have full access to all buildings. With a guided supernatural history tour of the site and its buildings, this is a unique opportunity to explore the spookier side of Kent’s history away from the crowds.
- Kent life is located on the Cobtree Manor Estate thought to be the origin of Dingley Dell, famously referred to by Charles Dickens in the Pickwick Papers
- After Boxley Abbey (founded in the twelfth century) was dissolved by Henry VIII, much of its estate was given to Sir Thomas Wyatt, forming part of the site upon which the Museum now stands. It is said that the ghosts of displaced monks still haunt Kent Life's grounds
- Petts Farmhouse (dating from 1780): When the farmhouse was being dismantled from its original location on the edge of Burham chalk pit, a mysterious mutilated doll was found in a wall of the building. The arms and legs had been cut off and a scarf, representing strangulation, found around its neck - perhaps to curse the inhabitants of the house or protect the people inside from a curse put upon them. A pair of children’s shoes dating from 1850 was also found, following the tradition at the time of hiding children’s shoes within the house to ward off evil. The ghost of Mrs. Alexander has been spotted several times haunting Petts Farmhouse. Mrs. Alexander was the farmer’s wife who in 1912 was mounting a pony trap outside the building when the pony became ‘spooked’ and jolted, causing Mrs. Alexander’s baby to be thrown from her arms and killed. The ghost of Mrs. Alexander, searching for her baby, is regularly seen outside the Farmhouse and came to prominence with the arrival of Joe, Kent Life's famous ‘psychic puppy’
- The Tea Rooms (dating from 1880): During World War II a German Fighter Pilot was shot down and wounded in Kent Life's fields. He was brought into the Tea Rooms where he was attended to by a young nurse before being transferred to Maidstone Hospital. Legend has it that they fell in love and the ghost of the young nurse can be seen walking the Tea Rooms looking for her lost love
- The Hop Gardens: since the sixteenth century, Kent’s Hop gardens provided a major source of local income. Each September, when the Hops were ready for harvest, casual workers from London would make the trip down to work in the fields for six weeks. Many of these workers died in the area and were buried in unmarked graves. The locals referred to these visitors as ‘ the strangers’ and it is said that the ghosts of these ‘strangers’ roam Kent Life's Hop Gardens in search of recognition
- Sandling Farmhouse (dated from mid 16th century): George Brundle, who lived on Sandling Farm until his death at ninety-eight in 2001, has been spotted looking out from the farmhouse window to check on his grazing lambs
Tickets for the overnight Ghost Hunt can be purchased by telephoning Fright Nights on 0114 2513232 Alternatively you can book online at www.frightnights.co.uk.
Please note the Ghost Hunt is for over 18’s only.
Please do not contact Kent Life directly to secure your place.
No food is served at this event, although free tea and coffe will be provided.
It is also recommended that attendees wear warm clothing and footwear.
You are welcome to bring their own food. |
