Historical Halloween Evening

Please be aware that this event is provisional and subject to change.

Join us at the Ancient High House after dark for an evening of history, discussing both the origins and evolution of Halloween before looking at the buildings many witch marks.

Arrive at 7pm for the first talk on the History of Halloween at 7.10. After this, enjoy some tea and coffee and discuss with visitors and staff during the refreshment break until the second talk on Witches Marks begins at 8pm. This will finish around 8.30 and then you will be free to explore the Ancient High House at your own pace, with it lit only by candlelight – a rare opportunity.

Pre booking is required. Please book via the website. For more details, feel free to visit or ring the Ancient High House on 01785 619131.

Please be aware that this event is held across the three floors of the Ancient High House, up several flights of stairs. There are steps to enter into the building and then 17 more wide steps with a handrail between each floor. For toilets, the womens is on the first floor and the mens is on the second. Historic Stafford staff are always present to assist you if required.