Frightfully bad romance at Kenilworth Castle
Friday 17 February 2012
The pain caused by losing a loved one never goes away, but imagine if you were trapped in grief for a whole eternity. That is exactly what has happened to the characters inKenilworthCastle’s Valentine Ghost Tours on 17 February, as the nocturnal tours explore the spirits left behind when love went terribly wrong!
Small groups of intrepid explorers will face the darkness, as they join local ghost tour experts, A Walk on the Dark Side, for a visit toEngland’s largest ruined castle that they will never forget. The tour takes place at8.00pmand, to keep with the week’s Valentine theme, many of the stories feature lovers torn apart by tragedy – or spurned lovers returning from the grave for revenge!
“KenilworthCastlehas a history of doomed romances woven into its very fabric, from Robert Dudley’s failed attempts to woo Queen Elizabeth, and indeed, the mysterious death of his ‘secret’ wife,” comments English Heritage’s regional events manager, Karen Pike. “If you are looking for a Valentine’s experience that will have your loved one jumping into your arms, this could be just the evening for you – but in best ghost tour style, don’t expect a nice rom-com style ending...”
The tour starts at8.00pmand lasts around an hour, including a warming cup of soup at the end to help participants recover from the chills that will run down their spines!
Tickets are £20.00 per person (£16.00 for English Heritage members) and should be pre-booked by calling 0870 333 1183. Please note that this tour is unsuitable for under 16s and those of a nervous disposition. Participants are advised to wear clothing suitable to all weather conditions, and stout boots, as the ground can be uneven in places.
For more information, please call 0870 333 1183 or visit www.english-heritage.org.uk/kenilworth
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Notes to editors: A limited number of spaces are available for journalists on the tours, subject to availability. To reserve a space, please contact Jay Commins on 0113 251 5698.
For further media information, please contact:
Jay Commins – PRO English Heritage (West Midlands)
Tel: 0113 251 5698
Mob: 07810 546567
Email: jay@fim.org.uk
