This Halloween, step into the flickering candlelight of Newbridge House and uncover the dark tales, chilling folklore, and ghostly legends hidden within its walls. Guided by our costumed Butler or Housekeeper, these immersive tours bring the estate’s history – and its haunts – vividly to life.
From eerie Irish traditions to supernatural sightings, Samhain’s Haunting Histories is a must-do Halloween experience for families and history-lovers alike.
Tour Options
11 AM – For Younger Visitors
A fun and spooky Halloween adventure designed especially for children.
Discover the origins of trick-or-treating, apple bobbing, and bonfires.
Follow the mystery of the ghostly cat that still prowls the halls.
Hear playful tales of children tricking (and being tricked!) at Newbridge.
Step into the servants’ quarters for secrets, superstitions, and even a palm reading said to be passed down from ancestors.
5 PM – For Older Children & Families
A darker, factual, and spine-tingling tour for those ready to face the shadows.
Trace the Celtic origins of Samhain, the festival of the dead.
Learn about ancient rituals and household protections against spirits.
Explore mourning customs, funerary traditions, and chilling folklore.
Hear paranormal accounts, including the spectral cat of Newbridge.
Descend into the servants’ quarters, where tales of the banshee still echo.
Confront the legend of the Headless Horseman of Hearse Road, said to foretell death for those who meet his gaze.
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