TALLOW TALES: An Evening of Ghost Stories - Friday 17th October

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Time: 7.00pm
Location: Begins in The Ballroom, The Swan Hotel

Join us for a spine-chilling evening of live storytelling, inspired by real Cumbrian legends and historic horrors. This immersive experience unfolds across several locations in and around The Swan — from candlelit rooms to riverside paths and shadowy woodland.

Featuring Four Atmospheric Tales:

The Hand of Glory – A dark tale of witchcraft, black magic, and local legend
Devil's Gallop – A murderous highwayman and a haunted stretch of road
The Crier of Claife – A stormy night, a haunted ferry, and a boatman's madness
The Screaming Skulls of Calgarth – one of the oldest Cumbrian ghost stories, one which involves greed, treachery and an old curse

Expect flickering candlelight, haunting music, and audience participation as you journey through one and a half hours of macabre storytelling. We're also including a spooky cocktail or a hot drink for each guest – mulled wine for the grown ups and a hot chocolate for the kids.

We will also have post-show drinks available at the bar.

Wrap up warm and wear sensible shoes – some of these tales will be told outdoors!