Join us for our public ghost-hunting investigation at the Haunted Bude Castle.

Our investigation at Bude Castle has provided compelling evidence of paranormal activity. Our team captured a clear image of a stick man figure and an exhibition display turned on by itself, which is impossible to explain through natural means. During our investigation, we used glass divination in one of the offices and successfully communicated with the spirit of an angry priest.

A room that once served as a chapel exhibited significant Rempod and K2 activity, leaving no doubt that the location is a hotbed of supernatural energy.

The repeated encounters with the angry priest only further confirmed our findings. The evidence we have gathered is undeniable and supports paranormal activity at Bude Castle.

Reported Haunted activity

• A gardener saw a shadowy figure inside the locked castle. However, when he gained access, the figure vanished without a trace.

• The bell of the HMS Bude is located on-site, and it is rumoured to ring by itself.

The History of Bude Castle

The Castle was built in 1830 by Sir Goldsworthy Gurney. Only the middle section was designed and made by a man renting the land from the Acland family. Despite criticism from his peers, he found a way to construct his house amidst the dunes. He responded to their scepticism: "We'll have to wait and see." The Castle has stood the test of time, a testament to his ingenuity.

Sir Goldsworthy Gurney, a trained surgeon, is often called Cornwall's "Forgotten Genius". While he drew inspiration from Richard Trevithick, another Cornish engineer, Gurney excelled in his own right as an inventor, engineer, and scientist. His numerous inventions and innovations had a significant impact on British life.

Reverend William Maskell extended the building to its present size; Charles Morgan Cowie actively contributed to the community, and Lady Nicholson, Cowie's niece, was the last resident.

In 1930, Lady Nicholson and her husband, Admiral Nicholson, took over the lease of The Castle from the Acland family. Lady Nicholson eventually became the sole owner and resident of the property. During their time at The Castle, the Nicholsons supported White Russian emigres fleeing Russia during the revolution. They even hosted Russian princes and members of the Tolstoy family. 1947 Lady Nicholson sold The Castle to the Bude Urban District Council.

The Castle served as the council's home in various capacities, such as the magistrate's court and the town library. In 2007, it was converted into the heritage centre that exists today.

The Castle, The Wharf, Bude, EX23 8LG

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