Alnwick Ghost Walks

05/05/2026

Reviews always mean a LOT to all of the team at it is always a pleasure to meet everyone. It’s why we are 16 years in and still loving what we do here in Alnwick. We are not like any other walk where you are limited by time, as in this case 3 and half hours flew by for us. Thank you to for this lovely review and look forward to seeing you again in the future.

29/04/2026

They say the house on Green Batt never sleeps. Long after the last pub doors close and the castle lights fade, a shadow moves faintly behind drawn curtains. The home comes alive in minute ways, gentle, soft breathing, movements and it faces you in the dark.

Neighbours speak of footsteps pacing the upper floor around 3:30 a.m. slow, deliberate, back and forth. Doors are heard closing softly, as though someone careful is moving room to room. Those who pause outside the gate swear they feel watched, though the glass reflects only darkness.

A tragedy has stained those walls. A disappearance. A body never found. Official records are thin; rumours grew thick. The aftermath still haunts the building

One winter night in 2001, a passer‑by David, claimed the front door stood open. "Inside, the hallway a light flickered, and the air felt heavy, charged. From somewhere deep within the house came the sound of breathing. I ran it frightened me"

Not wind. Not pipes. Breathing. when the police arrived there was no sign of any intruder, and the door, shut. In 2014 an investifation with our team revealed excatly what everyone had said, breathing, doors moved, a shadow followed by a light appeared. For over three hours everything was gentle, subtle and investigated with caution. Then it stopped. No answers, no reasons and no stopping it. Two subsequent investigations revealed similar results, in each case the mystery shadow would not reveal itself.

On Green Batt, the house does not rest. It waits, seemingly listening, once you notice, the footsteps start. There is more, join us on our walk around the back streets of Alnwick, ghostwalksalnwick.co.uk

27/04/2026

We are proud to announce the long‑awaited republished first edition of Alnwick’s Horrible History, Hauntings and Dark Secrets brought back to life by Ghost Walks Alnwick.

Delve deeper than ever before into the town’s most chilling legends, documented hauntings, and unsettling medieval mysteries. Within these pages you’ll uncover the infamous Alnwick Vampire recorded by William of Newburgh, the eerie presence of the Black Monk of St Michael’s Church, tales of witches and cunning folk, and the restless spirits said to stalk Bondgate and the shadowed Market Square.

Carefully revised and reissued for a new generation of readers, this haunting volume blends historical research with atmospheric storytelling, revealing the darker side of Northumberland’s most enchanting town.

Perfect for history lovers, paranormal enthusiasts, and anyone brave enough to explore beyond the castle walls, this newly republished edition invites you to discover why, in Alnwick, the past never truly rests. Our second book will be published shortly.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Alnwick-Horrible-History-its-Hauntings/dp/B0GSWC1JRD?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

23/04/2026

Do you think the night is silent in Alnwick.

Bondgate Within falls quiet after dusk. Tourists fade. Shop lights blink out. The shadow of Bondgate Tower stretches long and skeletal across the cobbles. It always begins the same way.
Not loud. Not sudden. Just a measured tap against stone. …tap.…tap. Slow. Deliberate. As if knuckles test the ancient wall from the other side.

Most who hear it first mistake it for loose mortar shifting or a sign swaying in the wind. But there is no wind. And the sound comes again, closer now, followed by something softer.

A murmur. Low. Indistinct. As though voices gather just behind your shoulder, speaking words you almost understand. You walk faster. The tapping matches your pace. Not hurried. Never hurried. The murmur thickens, circling you. It slides along the stone, spills from the narrow alley beside the tower, coils through the archway ahead. You turn; certain someone stands there, yet nothing.
Only empty street and watching windows.

Then the whisper sharpens, brushing your ear with breath colder than the night air. “We remember.”

The tapping stops. The murmuring ceases. And you are alone beneath the tower. Except for the faint imprint of damp handprints on the stone beside you, slowly drying in the dark.

Find out more on the ghostwalksalnwick

14/04/2026

👻 The ORIGINAL & OFFICIAL 👻
ghost walks in Alnwick 15+ years and still going strong…

If you’re looking for a ghost walk, not all experiences are the same.

Just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported our ghost walks over the past 15+ years here in Alnwick, it truly means so much.

Over the years we’ve had the privilege of sharing Alnwick’s history, real stories, and some very unexplained experiences with so many of you, and we’ve met some amazing people along the way.

For anyone who hasn’t joined us before, our tours are led by a renowned and highly experienced medium, known for his accuracy and the insight he brings to each walk. This means it’s not just storytelling it’s a genuinely unique and often very personal experience

We’re still running regularly and always love welcoming new (and familiar!) faces.

If you’re looking for something a little different to do in Alnwick, feel free to check out our website, message us comment below for details
👻

Discover the spine-chilling official Alnwick Ghost Walks and Tour in the UK! Explore haunted streets, hear eerie legends, and experience the supernatural history of Alnwick Castle and Market Street, ghostwalks Alnwick, Alnwick history, walking, guided tours, harry potter, one of the Must-See attract...

14/04/2026

After 15+ years of running ghost walks in Alnwick, it still feels special every time we head out…

Meeting new people, sharing stories, and seeing reactions along the way never gets old.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support us it really does mean a lot especially because we are a small business ❤️

If you’ve been thinking about joining us, we’d love to welcome you.

Message us for details or book directly through the link to join us and experience it for yourselves

Discover the spine-chilling official Alnwick Ghost Walks and Tour in the UK! Explore haunted streets, hear eerie legends, and experience the supernatural history of Alnwick Castle and Market Street, ghostwalks Alnwick, Alnwick history, walking, guided tours, harry potter, one of the Must-See attract...

06/04/2026

Here’s another investigation I have completed in Alnwick in 2011 since living in the area. These are the notes provided by the family.

In a quiet house on a well known street in Alnwick, it began with a sound no one could explain. Tapping. At first it was faint easy to ignore. Three knocks, a pause, then two. It came from the walls, the ceilings, sometimes beneath the floorboards. Always deliberate. Always measured.

Then the daughter saw her. A woman, pale and still, slowly pushing through the bedroom wall as if it were made of mist. She did not walk, terrifyingly she glided. Her eyes stared forward, empty, unblinking. For a moment she stood there, half in shadow, before slipping back into the solid stone.

After that, the house changed. Clothes in the wardrobe began to stain overnight. Dark, spreading marks appeared on clean fabric shirts, dresses, coats seeping through as if from unseen hands. No smell. No source. Just ruin.

The tapping grew louder. Angrier. The mother finally snapped.
“Leave,” she said aloud into the hallway. “You’re not welcome here.”
For the first time, the house fell silent. That night, the woman returned. But she did not come through the wall.

She was already inside the room.

Closer than before. Her head turned slowly toward the bed, her expression twisted with something no longer empty but aware. The air thickened, pressing down, making it hard to breathe.
Then BANG, BANG, BANG.

The tapping erupted from every wall at once.
The family fled within days, leaving most of their belongings behind.
Now the house stands quiet again.
But locals say if you pass late at night… and listen closely…
You’ll hear it. Three taps. Pause. Two.
Walk with me and we will stop by the home, and tell you what I did..

30/03/2026

Along St Michael’s Lane in Alnwick, where the churchyard leans into the road and old stone houses press shoulder to shoulder, people speak of a shadow ghost.

Not a figure with features.
Not a face at the window.
But a density of darkness that moves with intention.

A shadow ghost, in folklore and paranormal belief, is described as an entity that appears darker than the surrounding night a silhouette without detail, often glimpsed from the corner of the eye. Unlike traditional apparitions, it does not glow, rattle chains, or wear period dress. It absorbs light. It distorts it. Witnesses often report a sudden drop in temperature, a feeling of being watched, and an oppressive stillness before it appears.

On St Michael’s Lane, sightings tend to follow a pattern.

It is seen crossing the churchyard paths long after dusk, slipping between gravestones without sound. Residents in nearby cottages have described it passing along interior walls, momentarily blocking out lamplight. One homeowner claimed to see a tall, narrow shadow standing at the foot of the stairs darker than the unlit hallway before it slid sideways and vanished into brick.

Why the churchyard?

In spiritual tradition, churchyards are thresholds places where the living and the dead meet. St Michael, the archangel associated with judgment and the weighing of souls, lends the lane an added layer of symbolism. Some believe the shadow is a restless spirit, bound to the ground by unfinished business. Others suggest it is something older a residual imprint of centuries of grief, conflict, and burial.

More unsettling are accounts suggesting it does not merely wander. It follows. Footsteps echoing half a pace behind. Bedroom doors found slightly ajar. A silhouette glimpsed under the streetlamp that disappears when directly faced. Those who report encounters often describe the same sensation: not rage, not sorrow but observation. As if something is studying the living from just beyond perception.

Skeptics attribute such sightings to peripheral vision distortions, low light conditions, and suggestion shaped by local lore. Yet the consistency of reports along that single stretch of lane keeps the story alive.

Whether spirit, psychological phenomenon, or something unnamed, the shadow ghost of St Michael’s Lane is said to roam where light meets dark.

And if you see it, locals advise one thing:

Do not stare too long.

Some shadows notice when they are noticed.

Here is a photo of me taken by one of the group, thank you

26/03/2026

Learn About Your Tour Guide 👻

Meet Ralph Keeton, an emerging force in the paranormal world and widely regarded as one of the UK’s most respected mediums. With over 40 years of experience in the paranormal and more than 15 years leading Alnwick ghost walks, Ralph has built a powerful reputation and a rapidly growing following, redefining how people connect with the unseen.

As a medium and spiritual exorcist, Ralph has worked on intense and often deeply unsettling cases, developing a calm authority in places most would never dare to enter. His work goes beyond traditional ghost hunting, dealing with complex and sometimes malevolent phenomena through a structured and disciplined approach.
Ralph is known for his hugely popular Alnwick ghost walks and immersive experiences. Loved by audiences, his tours blend atmosphere, storytelling and real insight, creating unforgettable nights that keep people coming back time and time again.

His experience extends into television and media. He has appeared on Most Haunted, contributed to film work with Steven Spielberg, and worked alongside Danny Robins on the very first episode of the Uncanny podcast, discussing the famous Battersea Poltergeist case, to name a few!

This is more than just a tour. It’s your chance to step into the unknown with someone who truly lives and breathes the paranormal.
Are you ready to experience it?

25/03/2026

Step into the shadows of history with the official Alnwick Ghost Walk, Northumberland’s most atmospheric and talked‑about haunted tour. As darkness falls beneath the towering walls of Alnwick Castle, our expert Ralph Keeton TV Medium and Spiritual Exorcist leads you through cobbled streets, ancient churchyards, and hidden corners where centuries of mystery refuse to rest.

Yesterdays walk with the group of walkers from Kendal were fascinated by the sounds of a horse as we walked, prompting my story of the ghost phantom Horse.

In Brief:
They see it most often at dusk. A riderless horse, dark in the fading light, walking slowly along Greenwell Road as though it knows exactly where it is going. Its hooves making almost no sound against the tarmac, yet witnesses insist they can hear a faint, hollow clop out of rhythm with the modern world around it.
It always faces toward Alnwick Castle.

Drivers have slowed, thinking a real animal has wandered loose, only to watch it pass beneath a streetlamp and then turn into mist. On record is a retired teacher in 2019 who said she saw the reins hanging, gently swaying, though no rider held them. A delivery driver also reported pulling over as the horse crossed ahead of his van, yet his headlights shone straight through its body.
The strangest detail is this: the horse never runs.
Instead, it dissolves, fleeing sideways into the hedgerow becoming a shadow, vanishing where no path exists.

Hear more on the ghost walk tour and Ralph will guide you.
Please like and share, thank you