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Tavistock Guildhall Ghost Hunt

Ghost hunt at Tavistock Guildhall

Reports of Paranormal Activity at Tavistock Guildhall Police Station

  • All doors slammed shut in the in the old magistrates' room.

  • An area of mist appeared at the top of the stairs and slowly dissipated down the stairs.

  • Footsteps coming up the corridor.

Paranormal activity only started after the police station started moving stuff out—the move was detrimental to whatever was in the building.

A man called Ziscovan committed suicide in the cells in the 1880s while in custody, whose body is buried in Dolvin Road cemetery.

Join us on our first Paranormal investigation at the Tavistock Guildhall.

The Courtroom

The Robing Room

Jail Cells

Join us in investigating the haunted Tavistock Guildhall and police station cells. The Guildhall, built-in 1848 by Francis Russell, 7th Duke of Bedford, was the first purpose-built combined police station, fire station, and courthouse in the country. It was constructed to address the increasing crime rate in Tavistock due to the 19th-century mining boom.

The History of Tavistock Guildhall

Discover the historic Tavistock Guildhall Heritage Centre, an official Key Centre within the UNESCO Cornwall & West Devon Mining Landscape World Heritage Site. This iconic building was constructed in 1848 on the orders of Francis Russell, 7th Duke of Bedford, and was one of the first purpose-built combined police station, fire station, and courthouse in the country.

"The police station, which had served the community for more than a century, closed down in 2012." and was left to decay for two years. Tavistock Town Council acquired the Guildhall in 2014 from the Devon Historic Buildings Trust (DHBT), and an extensive renovation and restoration project began. Funding from the National Lottery Fund and other donors, along with support from Tavistock Heritage Trust, ensured that the building was rescued from further decline and brought back into active use.

The Tavistock Guildhall Heritage Centre is a testament to the town's rich history and heritage. Reopened in December 2021, the Centre showcases the building's unique architecture and rich history. Come and explore the magnificent Tavistock Guildhall Heritage Centre and immerse yourself in the fascinating stories of the people and events that have shaped the town's past and present.