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The Old Nick is a terrifying place for any overnight ghost hunter. Since it’s opening 25 deaths have been documented to of occurred within it's walls.

Creepy Old Nick Ghost Hunt & Optional Sleepover

Saturday 18th October 2025

Creepy Old Nick Ghost Hunt & Optional Sleepover. Are you ready to spend the night uncovering the secrets of a former police station?

Join Haunted Houses Events for a unique ghost hunt sleepover experience at The Old Nick Theatre in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire. With 25 documented deaths within its walls, this venue offers chilling tales and unparalleled paranormal activity.

This 12-hour overnight event includes a thrilling ghost hunt from 9:00 PM to 2:30 AM, followed by an optional sleepover for those brave enough to stay. Whether you choose to depart at 02:30 AM after the ghost hunt, or continue investigating through the night before resting up, this is an experience you may not forget!

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EVENT DETAILS

  • Date: Saturday 18th October 2025
  • Time: 9:00 PM to 2:30 AM (optional sleepover until 9:00 AM)
  • Duration: Up to 12 hours
  • Location: The Old Nick Theatre, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
  • Price: £59 per person
  • Sleepover: Included at no extra charge (optional)

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PAYMENT OPTIONS

Secure your spot by choosing one of the following options:

  1. Pay in Full: Ensure your place is fully secured by paying the full amount upfront.
  2. Pay a Deposit: Hold your place with a £20.00 per person deposit. The remaining balance must be paid 28 days prior to the event to secure your booking.

Important Note: The deposit option is not available for events that are due to take place within 28 days. Full payment will be required for these bookings.


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WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • Exclusive Access: Enjoy up to 12 hours inside The Old Nick Theatre, one of the UK’s most haunted locations.
  • Guided Investigations: Participate in ghost-hunting vigils, séances, and group experiments in small teams, led by our experienced hosts.
  • Unlimited Refreshments: Stay energised with tea, coffee, and a selection of fruit squashes available throughout the night.
  • Equipment Usage: Gain hands-on experience with a range of ghost-hunting tools, including:
    • EMF Readers, K2 Meters, and Rem Pods
    • Spirit Boxes, featuring the Estes Method
    • Ouija Boards, Glass Divination, and Table Tipping
    • Dowsing Rods and Crystal Pendulums

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WHAT TO EXPECT ON YOUR CREEPY OLD NICK GHOST HUNT

Explore the eerie depths of The Old Nick Theatre, delving into areas such as:

  • Former police quarters
  • Dark and enclosed cells
  • Male and female exercise yards
  • The old courtroom, now transformed into a small theatre

Engage in various activities designed to connect with the paranormal, including:

  • Glass Divination Vigils
  • Ghost Hunting Equipment Experiments
  • Table Tipping
  • Group Human Pendulum Exercise
  • Spirit Callouts and Lone Vigils (for the bravest participants)
  • Estes Method Spirit Box Sessions

After the ghost hunt concludes at 2:30 AM, you can choose to depart or stay on for the optional sleepover. Those staying will have the freedom to rest or continue investigating at their own pace until 9:00 AM.


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OPTIONAL SLEEPOVER DETAILS

The sleepover is an optional part of the event, offered at no additional cost. Bring your own sleeping bag or blanket and settle in for an immersive experience surrounded by the spirits of this historic venue. Whether you choose to rest or continue investigating, this is your chance to fully embrace the haunting atmosphere of The Old Nick Theatre.

Please Note: This venue has no beds. sleeping arrangement is floor camping. Wil you choose a cell, or a space less harrowing?


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WHAT TO BRING

  • Comfortable clothing and warm layers
  • Sensible footwear (essential for uneven floors)
  • A torch (required)
  • Sleeping bag or blanket & pillow (if staying overnight)
  • Camp bed or air mattress (if staying overnight)

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOUR CREEPY OLD NICK GHOST HUNT

  • Age Restriction: All attendees must be 16 years or older.
  • Accessibility: This location is not suitable for wheelchair users or those with mobility issues.
  • Suitability: Not suitable for pregnant individuals.
  • Booking Policy: Payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. Please ensure you can attend the date before booking.

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STANDARD GHOST HUNT PROTOCOLS

Haunted Houses Events ensures a safe, respectful, and authentic ghost-hunting experience:

  • No tricks, fakery, or staged scares—just genuine paranormal investigation.
  • Respect for spirits, fellow participants, and the location.
  • Small group sizes to enhance the experience and minimise overcrowding.
  • Full guidance on ghost-hunting techniques and equipment use.
  • Spiritual white light protection and grounding offered before the investigation begins.

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WHY CHOOSE US?

Haunted Houses Events has been providing authentic ghost hunts since 2014. With passionate and knowledgeable hosts, access to some of the UK’s most haunted locations, and a commitment to real paranormal investigation, you’re guaranteed a night you won’t forget.

Don’t miss this chance to uncover the secrets of The Old Nick Theatre—Book now! Spaces are limited.

Find us on: FACEBOOK

Creepy Old Nick Ghost Hunt & Optional Sleepover

Saturday 18th October 2025

Creepy Old Nick Ghost Hunt & Optional Sleepover. Are you ready to spend the night uncovering the secrets of a former police station?

Join Haunted Houses Events for a unique ghost hunt sleepover experience at The Old Nick Theatre in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire. With 25 documented deaths within its walls, this venue offers chilling tales and unparalleled paranormal activity.

This 12-hour overnight event includes a thrilling ghost hunt from 9:00 PM to 2:30 AM, followed by an optional sleepover for those brave enough to stay. Whether you choose to depart at 02:30 AM after the ghost hunt, or continue investigating through the night before resting up, this is an experience you may not forget!

*******************


EVENT DETAILS

  • Date: Saturday 18th October 2025
  • Time: 9:00 PM to 2:30 AM (optional sleepover until 9:00 AM)
  • Duration: Up to 12 hours
  • Location: The Old Nick Theatre, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
  • Price: £59 per person
  • Sleepover: Included at no extra charge (optional)

*******************

PAYMENT OPTIONS

Secure your spot by choosing one of the following options:

  1. Pay in Full: Ensure your place is fully secured by paying the full amount upfront.
  2. Pay a Deposit: Hold your place with a £20.00 per person deposit. The remaining balance must be paid 28 days prior to the event to secure your booking.

Important Note: The deposit option is not available for events that are due to take place within 28 days. Full payment will be required for these bookings.


*******************

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • Exclusive Access: Enjoy up to 12 hours inside The Old Nick Theatre, one of the UK’s most haunted locations.
  • Guided Investigations: Participate in ghost-hunting vigils, séances, and group experiments in small teams, led by our experienced hosts.
  • Unlimited Refreshments: Stay energised with tea, coffee, and a selection of fruit squashes available throughout the night.
  • Equipment Usage: Gain hands-on experience with a range of ghost-hunting tools, including:
    • EMF Readers, K2 Meters, and Rem Pods
    • Spirit Boxes, featuring the Estes Method
    • Ouija Boards, Glass Divination, and Table Tipping
    • Dowsing Rods and Crystal Pendulums

*******************

WHAT TO EXPECT ON YOUR CREEPY OLD NICK GHOST HUNT

Explore the eerie depths of The Old Nick Theatre, delving into areas such as:

  • Former police quarters
  • Dark and enclosed cells
  • Male and female exercise yards
  • The old courtroom, now transformed into a small theatre

Engage in various activities designed to connect with the paranormal, including:

  • Glass Divination Vigils
  • Ghost Hunting Equipment Experiments
  • Table Tipping
  • Group Human Pendulum Exercise
  • Spirit Callouts and Lone Vigils (for the bravest participants)
  • Estes Method Spirit Box Sessions

After the ghost hunt concludes at 2:30 AM, you can choose to depart or stay on for the optional sleepover. Those staying will have the freedom to rest or continue investigating at their own pace until 9:00 AM.


*******************

OPTIONAL SLEEPOVER DETAILS

The sleepover is an optional part of the event, offered at no additional cost. Bring your own sleeping bag or blanket and settle in for an immersive experience surrounded by the spirits of this historic venue. Whether you choose to rest or continue investigating, this is your chance to fully embrace the haunting atmosphere of The Old Nick Theatre.

Please Note: This venue has no beds. sleeping arrangement is floor camping. Wil you choose a cell, or a space less harrowing?


*******************

WHAT TO BRING

  • Comfortable clothing and warm layers
  • Sensible footwear (essential for uneven floors)
  • A torch (required)
  • Sleeping bag or blanket & pillow (if staying overnight)
  • Camp bed or air mattress (if staying overnight)

*******************

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOUR CREEPY OLD NICK GHOST HUNT

  • Age Restriction: All attendees must be 16 years or older.
  • Accessibility: This location is not suitable for wheelchair users or those with mobility issues.
  • Suitability: Not suitable for pregnant individuals.
  • Booking Policy: Payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. Please ensure you can attend the date before booking.

*******************

STANDARD GHOST HUNT PROTOCOLS

Haunted Houses Events ensures a safe, respectful, and authentic ghost-hunting experience:

  • No tricks, fakery, or staged scares—just genuine paranormal investigation.
  • Respect for spirits, fellow participants, and the location.
  • Small group sizes to enhance the experience and minimise overcrowding.
  • Full guidance on ghost-hunting techniques and equipment use.
  • Spiritual white light protection and grounding offered before the investigation begins.

*******************

WHY CHOOSE US?

Haunted Houses Events has been providing authentic ghost hunts since 2014. With passionate and knowledgeable hosts, access to some of the UK’s most haunted locations, and a commitment to real paranormal investigation, you’re guaranteed a night you won’t forget.

Don’t miss this chance to uncover the secrets of The Old Nick Theatre—Book now! Spaces are limited.

Find us on: FACEBOOK

  • Feel safe! Hosted by a friendly, genuine, safety conscience, and knowledgeable team of experienced people
  • Experience the atmosphere! Enter one of the UK’s most haunted buildings, communicating with its resident spirits and ghosts in the dark
  • Honesty is our only policy! This is a real ghost hunt experience. There is no faking or trickery of paranormal activity. If it happens, then it is for real!
  • Teamwork! Your ghost hunt will be run in a small and personal group giving you maximum involvement
  • Be hands on! You will have access to everything you need to conduct your experiments throughout the night – no sharing equipment with other groups or waiting around
  • Don’t be disturbed! Exclusive night-time access to the location for your overnight ghost hunt
  • Learn about various ghost hunting techniques and try them out for yourself on your investigation or share any knowledge you already possess to aid the investigation
  • Discover more about the high-tech ghost hunting gadgets. Many as seen on T.V, hold them in your hands and freely use them
  • Take part! Help to lead a scientific vigil, or perhaps a more traditional ghost hunting experiment- or simply just be an observer. The choice is yours
  • Working respectfully. Start your evening by learning how to apply spiritual protection, and work using the upmost respect for the sprits we encounter and fellow guests
  • Lone vigils (ghost hunting in an area all alone) can be made available for the brave
  • Free time to explore or investigate is offered at this location
  • All attendees must be 16 years or older
  • Not suitable for those in pregnancy
  • This is a very dark location, all attendees must bring a torch with them
  • All attendees are expected to wear sensible shoes and warm layered clothing
  • This location has a small free carpark to the rear. Street parking is available at the front
  • Refreshments are provided by Haunted Houses Events and are included in the price
  • Guests may also bring own personal breaktime snacks
  • This location has an optional sleepover included in the price
  • The sleeping facilities are shared accommodation
  • This is an onsite sleepover ghost hunt
  • breakfast is not available
  • Own camp bed or air mattress etc… is required
  • Own Sleeping bags and pilliows are required
  • This location is not suitable for wheelchair users or those with mobility issues

Old Nick Theatre

Ghost Hunt

Saturday 18th Oct 2025

DEPOSIT PAYMENT TERMS – Final balances to be paid 28 days (4 weeks) before the event. 

CANCELLATIONS – All bookings are non-refundable and non-transferrable. Ensure you are available to attend this date before booking

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We offer two ways to book online. Either using our deposit option, or paying in full.

Deposit option
We offer a £20 per person deposit option on most of our events priced over £30. If you choose this option, this payment will hold your place(s) for you.

You will then be asked to pay your final balance four weeks before your event. Look out for our reminder emails sent 5 weeks before, and again on the due date giving you a link to your account to make payment. You pay by logging into your account that you will create with this booking.

You must remember a deposit payment is just a holding payment of those places. To confirm your booking, you must make the balance payment on time. If you fail to make the payment you may be at risk of losing the places held and the deposit paid.

If your chosen event is taking place in less than 30 days – our deposit option is unavailable sorry.

Full Payment
A full payment option will guarantee your booking right away. You will receive an email firstly saying your booking is processing, and once we have transferred your names to our guest list, we will send a second email letting you know your booking has been confirmed.

All our events are ticketless as we take guests names at the time of booking. All we ask is that each guest signs in on arrival against their names to gain access.

We will email you, the main booker, with all your event details usually 7 – 5 days before your event. This will confirm the names we have on the guest list for your party, as well as giving you parking directions, listing what basics you need to bring with you, and confirming addresses and times etc…

We will also provide to you an emergency contact number should there be any issues finding us, or you are running late.

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