ghost stories

Ghost Stories & Ancient Tunnels Tour

Every Thursday evening 7.30pm – 9.30pm

Come and spend an evening hearing about the strange goings on at Port Eliot and see its ancient, monastic tunnels. With a glass of mulled cider in the big kitchen at Port Eliot, listen to the many strange ghost stories and sightings.
Visit the tunnels that were part of the ancient monastery, hear about their history and what’s been witnessed within them. There have been many mysterious and ghostly events in and around this spot and that still to this day seem to regularly happen. Book if you dare!

Tour information:
🎟️£29 per ticket – includes a glass of mulled cider
📅Thursday evenings 7.30pm – 9.30pm

Mystery and History Conference
Port Eliot Conference

Mystery and History Conference

3rd – 4th May, 9.30am – 6pm

This conference will explore fascinating subject matters of all things unexplained, local history, folk lore and much more. The event will include workshops, talks and presentations focusing on an eclectic mix of topics including UFO phenomena, ghostly tales, local history, archaeology, myths and legends of Cornwall.

Saturday 3rd May

Talks

  • Simon Dell: Tales of Cornwall – Three Murders and a suicide. 10.15 am – 11.15am
  • Ben Sumpter: Kassiteros – The oldest Greek and Roman Sources on Cornwall and Devon’s Tin Trade. 10.15am – 11.15am
  • Andrew Thompson: Arthurian Landscapes from Glastonbury to Tintagel. 11.45am – 12.45pm
  • Malle: The Line of Mithra From Paganism, Wicca and Witches. 11.45am – 12.45pm
  • Dr Sharon Gedye: 1000 years of Conflict and Control of the River Fisheries of the Tamar and Tavy. 11.45am – 12.45pm
  • Rob Vickery: Dark Cornwall Presents – Exploring Cornwall’s Folklore, Mythology and Modern Inspirations. 2pm – 3pm
  • Chris Evers: The UFO Phenomena. 2pm – 3pm
  • Todd Gray: How to Swear Like an Elizabethan in Devon. 2pm – 3pm
  • Geoff Stray: Glastonbury Underground – The Hidden Tunnels of Avalon. 3.30pm – 4.30pm
  • Dean Fryer (Plymouth Paranormal Group): A History of the Paranormal. 3.30pm – 4.30pm
  • Shaun Georepairman: What on Earth is Geomancy? Held at Molenick Stone Circle. 3.30pm – 4.30pm
  • Recalling Fire: King Arthur, The Greatest Story You’ve Never Heard. 5pm – 6pm

Workshops.

  • Andie Hudson: The Explanation of Intuition. Psychic Ability in the Modern Age. 10.15am – 11.15am
  • Claire Casely: Enchanting Fairy Whispering Wander (Max 10 participants, adult only). 3.30pm – 4.30pm

Double Cream will be playing at the Eliot Arms from 7.30pm on Saturday evening.

Sunday 4th May

Talks.

  • Andrew Thompson: The Iceman – Prehistoric Murder in the Alps. 10.15am – 11.15am.
  • Dr Sharon Gedye: A Peep at the Pixies – Examining Anna Eliza Bray’s Writing. 10.15am – 11.15am
  • Simon Dell: The Cornish Rebellions and who was Trelawney? 10.15am – 11.15am
  • Elizabeth Dale and Keith Wallis: Ghosts on the Coast. 11.45am – 12.45pm.
  • Todd Gray: Devon’s Last Slave Owners. 11.45am – 12.45pm
  • Rob Vickery: Dragons of the South West – Legends Variations and Shared Threads. 2pm – 3pm
  • Geoff Stray: Chartres Labyrinth – The Cover-up. 3.30pm – 4.30pm
  • Chris Evers: Exploring UFOs. 3.30pm – 4.30pm
  • Dean Fryer (Plymouth Paranormal Group): Beginners Guide to Paranormal Investigation. 3.30pm – 4.30pm
  • Recalling Fire – Mythology As A Way To Make Meaning In Your Life. 3.30pm – 4.30pm

Workshops.

  • Shaun Georepairman: Introduction to Dowsing, Earth Energies and Auras Workshop. Held in Port Eliot Gardens. 11.45am – 12.45pm.
  • Malle: Experiential Workshop – Remote Viewing. 2pm – 3pm.
  • Claire Casely: Enchanting Fairy Whispering Wander (Max 10 participants, adult only). 2pm – 3pm.
  • Coco Brown: Ancient Monastic Tunnel Tour. 5pm – 6pm

Food and drinks will available in the Stableyard Cafe and the Elephant Bar on both days.

Tickets:

  • Day: £30
  • Weekend: £50
  • Individual talk/workshop: £10 (available on the door, cash only)
  • Camping:
    • Tents: 3 nights for £60
    • Campervans: 1 night for £30, 2 nights for £60, 3 nights for £80 (no electric hook ups)

Rooms are available at The Eliot Arms with a double rooms being £100 and a family room (sleeps 4) being £150. Call the office on 01503 230211 to book a room.