Is Syon House Haunted? |
Annual spooky walk for Hallowe'en Syon House is the London home of the Duke of Northumberland and has been in the Percy family for over 400 years. Built on the site of a late medieval abbey, Syon boasts one of the finest Robert Adam interiors in the country and has a magnificent collection of paintings and furniture. Set in 200 acres of parkland and Capability Brown designed gardens, which includes the Great Conservatory, Syon is one of London’s hidden treasures.
Is Syon House Haunted? - Hear the stories, ghastly and grim of Syon’s horrible history and decide for yourself…… From the time of Syon Abbey, which was destroyed by Henry the VIII, the imprisonment of his 5th wife Catherine Howard before her execution, to the story of the doomed Lady Jane Grey, there are many reasons why Syon could be haunted. Paranormal specialists have given their own opinion, as well as Syon staff from over the years. What will you believe? Come and join in the ghostly tours here at Syon House on Thursday 25th and Friday 26th October 2012 Tours will start at 6:30pm and 8:30pm, doors open 30 minutes before the tour starts for complimentary drink and nibbles. Tickets cost £20.00 each and are available from The Visitor Centre at Syon Park. To book, or for further information, please contact info@syonpark.co.uk or 020 8560 0882. Booking is essential, as spaces are limited. Not recommended for anyone under 13yrs of age.
How to Find Syon Park Syon Park General Information:
Syon Park, Brentford, Middlesex TW8 8JF www.syonpark.co.uk
September 25, 2012 |