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Falstaffs - Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire
A building that holds sinister secrets. Are you brave enough to uncover them?

Set in a little cobbled road in the heart of Stratford Upon Avon is a medieval building called The Falstaff Museum, a Tudor building that hides dark and sinister secrets. This building is famous for its hauntings and really is one of the most intense buildings that Haunted Happenings have worked in. Our team have been left frightened and daunted at the prospect of returning here for another ghost hunt.

Whispering voices, heavy footsteps and a truly menacing spirit with evil intent is not afraid to make his presence known. This is a fantastic location for all those brave enough to ghost hunt overnight here but is definitely not for the faint hearted.

Haunted Happenings Ghost Hunts at The Falstaff Museum are full of menacing surprises. Join us here for an overnight ghost hunt where you can take part in vigils and experiments using our up to date ghost hunting equipment.

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Your Ghost Hunt at The Falstaffs Museum


Few people are brave enough to stand alone on the staircase at The Falstaff Museum in Stratford Upon Avon, due to the terrifying nature of the resident spirits that haunt this old Shrieves House and Barn. Sinister voices, heavy footsteps and a metallic scraping sound are commonly heard during Ghost Hunts here and many people have been so afraid that they have refused to return.

During your night at The Falstaff Museum will leave you in little doubt that the spirits who reside here are not the welcoming kind.

Few buildings have had as turbulent a history as No.40 Sheep Street in Stratford Upon Avon, now known as The Falstaff Museum. There have been numerous sightings of ghostly figures and some of the most physical activity we have ever encountered has been experienced at this truly frightening and oppressive location. We defy anybody to walk through its rooms alone without the feeling that you are being watched and followed.

Ghosts of The Falstaff Museum


It is little wonder that there is so much reported activity within this building, as it sits upon no fewer than 5 Ley Lines. There are also reported to be several Vortexes on the upper floors, through which non-grounded spirits can enter and leave again, making it a real hot-spot for paranormal activity.

There are several known spirits and ghosts of The Falstaff Museum, including a young pickpocket who will often try to remove people's jewellery, a corrupt Justice of the Peace who used to extort money from the locals and even a dark, a hooded figure with red eyes who is often seen, just standing and observing.

Most frightening of all is the 17th Century serial killer who regularly makes his presence felt by physically interacting with people in the group. Heavy footsteps, whispering voices and dragging sounds have all been heard during vigils here and some have been so badly affected that they have been unable to return to the upper floors.

History of The Falstaff Museum


There has been a property on this site since 1146 and the building has been known as The Shrieve's House for the last 500 years, in honour of its first recorded tenant, an Archer to King Henry VIII. The building has borne witness to Plague, fire, Civil War and murder and William Shakespeare is documented to have walked the ancient cobblestones that lead to the massive barn at the rear of the house. Civil War troops were billeted here in the 17th Century and a local serial killer is said to have committed his foul deeds within the building during its time as a brothel and tavern. During the history of the Falstaffs. there are also strong links to witchcraft here and one area outside the barn is still used by practicing witches to this day.

Stratford Upon Avon was founded by the Saxons when they invaded what is now Warwickshire in the 7th Century AD. The name Stratford is made up of Celtic and Saxon words. It was the street ford that is the ford by the Roman road. Avon is a Celtic word meaning river or water.

At first Stratford Upon Avon was a typical village but in the late 12th Century it was transformed into a town. (At that time trade and commerce were growing rapidly and many new towns were founded). In the year 1196 King Richard I granted Stratford the right to hold weekly markets. Soon the town of Stratford Upon Avon was up and running and there were many craftsmen there such as blacksmiths, carpenters, shoemakers, brewers and bakers. Stratford was also known for its malting industry (Processing barley for brewing).

The very first battle of the English Civil War took place at Kineton, some 12 miles from Stratford. Many of the Parlimamentary troops, under the command of Colonel Behr, were billeted at No.40 Sheep Street. The battle was called the Battle of Edgehill (sometimes also called 'The Kineton Fight'). Rumour has it that Oliver Cromwell stayed in the building before the Battle of Worcester. However, without documented evidence, this is difficult to verifiy.

Colonel Lucas, a Parliamentarian rented the building at the time from John Woolmer (who lived at the top of Sheep Street). John Woolmer was Royalist sympathiser and was often targeted for special treatment. However, when the monarchy was restored, he negotiated the new Borough Charter and became the first Mayor of Stratford. He was the first of three mayors to have lived at No.40 Sheep Street over the centuries.

Of course Stratford Upon Avon is a lot more peaceful now days. The main industry is tourism, in particular William Shakespeare's association with the town. Many people also come to Stratford to look at this quaint town and the wonderfully preserved Tudor buildings, such as The Shrieve's House; Halls Croft and Harvard House to name just a few of the buildings from the 15th and 16th Centuries.

In the late 16th Century Stratford Upon Avon was still a small market town. It probably had a population of between 1,500 and 2,000. The town slowly grew despite outbreaks of plague in 1564 and in 1645. In 1553 King Edward VI re-founded the grammar school. In the same year he incorporated Stratford Upon Avon (formed a corporation to run it). Meanwhile in 1557 a glover from Stratford Upon Avon named John Shakespeare married Mary Arden, the daughter of a well-to-do farmer from Wilmcote. Their son William was born on or around the 23rd April 1564 in a house in Henley Street. The son of a middle-class citizen he would have attended the grammar school. In 1582 William married Anne Hathaway, the daughter of a farmer from nearby Shottery.

However in 1587 William Shakespeare left for London. In 1597 he bought a house named New Place in Stratford Upon Avon, which he lived in when he retired. William Shakespeare had a daughter called Susanna. She married a man named John Hall and they lived in a house in Stratford called Hall's Croft

Meanwhile at No.40 Sheep Street, the first known tenant of the building William Shrieve was in residence from 1536. Master Shrieve was an archer to King Henry VIII. The house is still called 'The Shrieve's House' to this day and it could therefore be reasonably assumed he was an important figure in his time and may possibly have been a Sheriff of some sort, as his name suggests.

Medieval Stratford Upon Avon would seem tiny to us. It probably only had a population of between 1,000 and 1,500. However towns were very small in those days. By the 13th Century, Stratford had a small grammar school. In the Middle Ages people formed religious communities called guilds. The Guild of the Holy Cross was formed in Stratford in 1269. The guild had its own chapel which still stands.

There have been several fires in Stratford. The 1594 fire burnt down much of one half of Stratford and another fire in 1595 burnt down much of the other side (High Street, Bridge Street and Sheep Street). The front of the Shrieve's building survived, however the rest of the property was extensively rebuilt. The 1595 cobblestones are therefore the oldest surviving in Stratford Upon Avon and on which William Shakespeare himself would have walked on his way to the Three Tunns Tavern.

In the 16th Century the property was a tavern and the tavern keeper, William Rogers, is said to have been some of the inspiration for Shakespeare's famous comic character Falstaff who appears in two of his plays. There is also documented evidence that his family had strong connections with Shakespeare, as Shakespeare's daughter Suzannah was close friends with Elizabeth, the daughter of the Rogers; Shakespeare also left their nephew, William Walker, 20 shillings in his will. At this time the property would have consisted of not only the house but outhouses, a stable and a blacksmiths.

Your Event Includes


  • Use of ghost hunting equipment including EMF Meters, K2 Meters etc.
  • Experiments including glass divination, table tipping and Ouija Boards.
  • Workshop and separate vigils for returning guests.
  • Ghost hunting vigils and séances in small groups.
  • Includes teas and coffees
  • Free time to investigate alone

Address, Maps & Hotels


Address & Hotel Information

Falstaff Experience Sheep Street Stratford-Upon-Avon Warwickshire CV37 6EE

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Parking
  • Local Street Parking

Information


Accessibility
  • This location is not suitable for wheelchair users
  • People with mobility issues or walking difficulties please call the office before booking

Important
  • All attendees must be 18 years or older
  • All attendees must bring a torch
  • Wear sensible shoes and warm layered clothing as the location may get cold at night

Falstaffs - Dates

Ghost Hunt at The Falstaffs Museum, Stratford-Upon-Avon - Saturday 13th April 2024

Ghost Hunt at The Falstaffs Museum

Saturday 13th April 2024
Time: 10.00pm - 2.00am

Ghost Hunt at The Falstaffs Museum

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  • Time: 10.00pm - 2.00am
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Ghost Hunt at The Falstaffs Museum, Stratford-Upon-Avon - Friday 19th July 2024 £49.00 Per Person

Ghost Hunt at The Falstaffs Museum

Friday 19th July 2024
Time: 10:00pm - 2:00am

Last Few Places Available

Ghost Hunt at The Falstaffs Museum

19 Jul

  • Friday 19th July 2024
  • Time: 10:00pm - 2:00am
  • Last Few Places Available
  • £49.00 Per Person
Friday 13th Ghost Hunt at The Falstaffs Museum, Stratford-Upon-Avon - Friday 13th September 2024 £55.00 Per Person

Friday 13th Ghost Hunt at The Falstaffs Museum

Friday 13th September 2024
Time: 10.00pm - 2.00am

Places Available

Friday 13th Ghost Hunt at The Falstaffs Museum

13 Sep

  • Friday 13th September 2024
  • Time: 10.00pm - 2.00am
  • Places Available
  • £55.00 Per Person

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Opening Hours

Monday: 9:00am - 7:00pm
Tuesday: 9:00am - 7:00pm
Wednesday: 9:00am - 7:00pm
Thursday: 9:00am - 7:00pm
Friday: 9:00am - 7:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Bank Holidays: Closed

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