The Guildhall was built around 1470 by the Guild of the Holy Trinity to house a Guild of priests and to provide a schoolroom for the boys of the village. The Guildroom has been used for a place of learning for more than five centuries. Recent restoration work has exposed scorch marks on the timbers of the Guildroom where priests attached wax tapers to light their studies at night. The building fell into disrepair and, following the second world war, attempts were made to restore the site. Unfortunately inappropriate materials were used, and architectural details were covered up. In 2008 the Finchingfield Guildhall trust was formed to save the site from dereliction. After several years bidding for funding, the build started in earnest in 2011. Expert craftsmen were employed using ancient techniques, and local materials were sourced.
All of this makes it an excellent place for a ghost hunt!
We always make sure that our guests have real scientific equipment, no pendulums or dowsing rods, and with small groups guaranteed , this guest led event is one to remember. There will be paranormal experiments, EVP trials, group or lone vigils and opportunities to explore this amazing venue which includes the graveyard.
Over 18s only
