Thaxted Guildhall £25

Name: Thaxted Guildhall £25
Start: 2026-02-28T19:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-02-28T23:30:00+00:00
Location: Thaxted Guildhall

Schedule

Sat Feb 28 2026 at 07:00 pm to 11:30 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Thaxted Guildhall | Dunmow, EN

Beneath the crooked timbers and painted beams of Thaxted Guildhall, the past refuses to sleep. Built in the 15th century, this striking medieval hall has witnessed centuries of gatherings, judgments, celebrations—and secrets. When the doors close and the lights dim, many believe the building remembers.
Visitors and staff alike have reported unexplained footsteps echoing across the upper floor when no one else is present, along with cold spots that linger without reason. Shadows have been glimpsed moving where candlelight should fall still, and some claim to feel the unmistakable sensation of being watched, particularly near the old meeting chambers.
One enduring tale speaks of a restless figure seen on the staircase, dressed in dark, old-fashioned clothing, fading before reaching the bottom step—as if forever trapped between moments. Others describe sudden drops in temperature or the sound of murmured voices drifting through empty rooms.
Whether these experiences are echoes of history, tricks of the mind, or something far older and stranger, Thaxted Guildhall remains a place where the veil feels thin. Step inside, listen carefully… and decide for yourself whether the past is truly past.
Please note - This location has lots of steps, suitable footwear should be worn.