Overview

Wales’s Oldest Public House with a dark history to behold

Skirrid Inn Ghost Hunts with dinner

Monmouthshire, South Wales Ghost Hunt

Your ghost hunt at the Skirrid Inn will see you firstly enjoying a two-course dinner in a private dining room, followed by a paranormal investigation in many areas of the building.

Stepping into a building as old as the Skirrid Inn will take you back in time, and it becomes all the more intriguing when you know what took place within. Said to be the oldest public house in Wales. This building in Monmouthshire, was a former courthouse, and has lay witness to 182 hangings within its walls on the staircase, and many believe this has caused a plethora of restless spirits.

With its infamy comes the tale of Fanny Price, a former landlady believed to haunt the Skirrid Inn. You will definitely be on the lookout for the spirits that are rumored to linger from their untimely and cruel demise on the staircase. Many have reported a sense of eeriness in the air, and dark shadows are said to move down the stairs in the dead of night. Experience it for yourself and explore the secrets of the Skirrid Inn!

Ghost hunts includes a delicious 2-course dinner (served at 8pm)

Menu: (a pre-order will be collected from you closer to your booked event)

Mains (choose one per person)

• – Fish, Chips and Peas *
• – Steak and Ale Pie, with Chips
• – Vegetable Lasagne, with Chips (V)
• – Chickpea and Spinach Curry with Rice (Ve)

Puddings (choose one per person)

• – Chocolate Fudge Cake
• – Hot Apple Pie
• – Vegan Hot Apple Pie

served with either Cream, Custard or Vanilla Ice Cream.

INCLUDED IN YOUR GHOST HUNT:

• – Unlimited hot and cold drinks.
• – Delicious two course dinner.
• – Use of ghost hunting equipment.
• – Victorian experiments including Ouija Boards.
• – Experienced and friendly hosts.
• – A group discussion of findings at the end.
• – Free car parking.
• – A great evening of ghost hunting at an infamous site.

NOTE BEFORE BOOKING YOUR GHOST HUNT:

• – This location is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• – This is not a ghost walk or history tour, but a real ghost hunt.
• – All attendees must be 16 years or older.
• – Not suitable for pregnant people.
• – Nearby Hotels check here
• – Bookings are non-refundable or transferable.

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Please Note:

The Skirrd Mountain Inn is a working public house. Meals are taken in a private dining room during regular service hours. All our guests remain the the building after the pub closure for investigation within the bar. Accommodation at the Skirrid Inn after the event is not available.  Alcoholic drinks may not be purchased by our guests at the public bar. All bookings are non-refundable and non-transferable. see booking terms for more details.

Reported Ghosts

Ahh Skirrid Mountain Inn, the haunt of so many ancient tales and stories. There is no denying the eeriness that can be felt upon visiting this isolated mountain, and the inn located upon it is no exception. Legends say that the spirits of hanged criminals who used to frequent the gallows which stood upon the inn can still be seen here. Tales of strange noises coming from the top floors and whispering voices have been heard over the years by visitors.

The most widely believed legend is that the door of the inn’s main chamber creaks open and an ominous presence can be felt. Some people who have entered the chamber say they have seen strange mists surrounding the chairs and an ancient, ghostly figure sitting in the corner of the room.

Those who have dared to brave a visit to the inn tell of strange lights flickering throughout the night and of hearing strange clanging sounds. But whatever secrets are hiding on the mountainside of the Skirrid Mountain Inn, one thing is for certain – there is a mystery here that has yet to be fully unravelled.

Venue History

Skirrid Mountain Inn is a centuries-old public house situated on the lower slopes of Skirrid Fawr near the town of Abergavenny in Monmouthshire, Wales.

With its humble origins dating back to the 11th century, Skirrid Mountain Inn has become an iconic landmark in the area, gaining worldwide attention and intrigue. Over the centuries, the Inn has welcomed royalty and prominent figures, most notably Henry Tudor (later to become Henry VII) who stopped in to bless the premises before battle in 1485.

Skirrid Mountain Inn’s reputation as an eerie destination goes far beyond its storied history, with reports of paranormal activity over the centuries from guests and locals alike. According to folklore, up to 180 criminals were hanged from a single oak beam inside the inn, giving it its ghastly title as the ‘Hanging Inn.’ The ghost of a notorious highwayman has also been known to haunt the Inn.

Today, the Inn stands proudly and remains a favorite amongst travelers and locals, still giving off a magical vibe steeped in the legends and history that lie within its walls. As such, it has been featured in popular culture ranging from LIVING TV’s Most Haunted and BBC’s Secrets of the Castle, to movies like John Carter and Doctor Who.

Come to Skirrid Mountain Inn and take part in a story as old as time itself. Step inside the time machine and uncover all that the past has to offer, right in the middle of Abergavenny, Wales.