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The George Jarvis School Ghost Hunt | Optional Sleepover- £35 P/P

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This outstanding red brick school which is a Herefordshire landmark gothic building was built around the late 1850's . The school, among many other buildings and houses were under the George Jarvis charity, the school offered boarding since the day of opening, this was aimed for the benefit of children who came from a poor family.

The building has had the American army stay there and is said to have been as a hospital for the Army at some point in it's history. It was also used as a Youth Hostel in the 1980's.

It's no surprise that a building of this age with a rich history is rumoured to be so haunted . The locals often speak about the ghostly man looking out of the top floor window which they believe is the unsettled and angry spirit of George Jarvis who is believed to haunt the school, after all, his money was used to erect this public building which went right against everything in his will.

George Jarvis, who left his massive fortune to the poor of Staunton-on-Wye, Bredwardine and Letton in 1793, demanded his legacy never be used to erect public buildings.

In his will, George Jarvis stated: "My mind and will is that none of the said monies be appropriated in erecting any public buildings whatsoever."

Former pupils of the school and staff have shared their spooky experiences , from things moving on their own accord in classrooms to ghostly legs being seen in the corridor. Most people that have been in this school have a story to tell.

There are also some ghost books in circulation that feature the hauntings of this former school.

The main school building has over 40 rooms across 4 floor levels, the cellars , Ground Floor, First Floor and Second Floor.

SLEEPOVERS AVAILABLE


Times : 8pm-2am

Parking: On site

Toilets and Refreshments:- Yes to both



Venue Address


The George Jarvis School

School Lane

Staunton On Wye

HR4 7NF



*No alcohol , under 18's or pregnant ladies please *
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