Samhain's Haunting Histories
About Halloween Tours
Tour Options
11 AM – For Younger Visitors
A fun and spooky Halloween adventure designed especially for children.
- Discover the origins of trick-or-treating, apple bobbing, and bonfires.
- Follow the mystery of the ghostly cat that still prowls the halls.
- Hear playful tales of children tricking (and being tricked!) at Newbridge.
- Step into the servants’ quarters for secrets, superstitions, and even a palm reading said to be passed down from ancestors.
5 PM – For Older Children & Families
A darker, factual, and spine-tingling tour for those ready to face the shadows.
- Trace the Celtic origins of Samhain, the festival of the dead.
- Learn about ancient rituals and household protections against spirits.
- Explore mourning customs, funerary traditions, and chilling folklore.
- Hear paranormal accounts, including the spectral cat of Newbridge.
- Descend into the servants’ quarters, where tales of the banshee still echo.
- Confront the legend of the Headless Horseman of Hearse Road, said to foretell death for those who meet his gaze.
