Your Ghost Hunt at The Underground Victorian Lock Up
Descend into the shadows of the Underground Victorian Lock Up, a place that calls to the curious, the courageous, and the reckless. This is not just a ghost hunt… it’s a confrontation with your deepest fears. Those who enter often leave with no doubt whatsoever that something dark and foreboding still lingers here.
With countless investigation areas, hidden recesses and a chilling cluster of original prison cells, the Lock Up is a labyrinth of fear. Add to that the sealed staircase leading back to the courts above, and you’ll soon realize, this place was never meant to be forgotten.
If you have the nerve, you’ll be invited to attempt a lone vigil in total darkness, standing face to face with whatever still walks these corridors. You’ll also work alongside our friendly and professional team as you try to uncover who or what remains trapped here.
Your investigation will include classic and cutting-edge techniques such as table tipping, glass moving, Ouija Boards, vigils, Séances, and the latest paranormal equipment, all in a location where activity is known to escalate after dark.
We dare you to spend the night in this haunted basement and discover what waits for you in the dark.
Ghosts of The Underground Victorian Lock Up
This hidden underground world is steeped in chilling rumours. With reports of people hearing whispers of restless spirits, oppressive atmospheres and unexplained footsteps that echo through the darkness. Visitors often report sudden cold spots, shadowy movement and an overwhelming sense of being watched.
Only a handful of paranormal investigations have ever been granted access to this forbidden space, making this a truly rare and exclusive opportunity. Few have dared to stay long.
If you’re brave enough to spend the night where prisoners once suffered, justice was delivered and secrets were buried, this overnight ghost hunt promises an unforgettable descent into the unknown. The darkness is waiting, are you ready to face it?
History of The Underground Victorian Lock Up
On New Year’s Day 1838, Hereford City Council purchased land on what was once Little Gaol Lane for £550, sealing the fate of a street that would forever be renamed Gaol Street… a name it still bears, heavy with its past.
Construction began on 9th November 1841, led by architects Trehearne and Duckham. For three long years, rough stone walls rose from the earth, forming a grim central block flanked by two looming wings. Behind the prison lay exercise yards where inmates were once marched in silence, all enclosed by towering walls designed not just to imprison but to intimidate.
The City Gaol operated for just 33 years before closing in 1877 under the Prisons Act, which merged the city’s prisons and placed them under national control. But the building did not rest. Instead, its cells echoed with new authority. The North-West wing became a City Police Station, while the South-Eastern side was transformed into a fire-engine house.
Later, the fire station was demolished and what remained became the City Magistrates Court, dispensing justice where punishment once ruled. That too fell silent in 2001 leaving behind a shell of stone soaked in suffering, power and secrets.
You won't just walk through history, you step into it. Behind these walls, something still lingers. And now you’re invited to face whatever never truly left.
Your Event Includes
- Use of ghost hunting equipment including EMF Meters, K2 Meters etc.
- Experiments including glass divination, table tipping and Ouija Boards.
- Ghost hunting vigils and séances in small groups.
- Includes teas and coffees
- Free time to investigate alone
Address, Maps & Hotels
Address & Hotel Information
The Old Former Magistrates Court
Gaol Street
Hereford
HR1 2HU
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Parking
- Street Parking and Local Car Parks
Information
Accessibility
- This location is not suitable for wheelchair users
- This location is not suitable for people with mobility issues or walking difficulties
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
