Tour & M.R. James Ghost Story by Candlelight

Tour & M.R. James Ghost Story by Candlelight at Davy’s House, 6 Dowry Square, Bristol, BS8 4SH

An event on Thursday 22nd October. The event starts at 19:00.


The evening begins with a short guided tour exploring the house and its remarkable history – Romantic poets, radical philosophy and the strange science of laughing gas. After an interval with a complimentary drink, acclaimed storyteller Robert Lloyd Parry brings an M.R. James classic to life by candlelight in the drawing room: Canon Alberic's Scrap-book.

Places are strictly limited to 18 guest.

Evening programme:

* 6.45pm – Doors open
* 7.00pm – Mini tour and talk with owner
* 7.30pm – Interval and drinks
* 8.00pm – Ghost story performance by Robert Lloyd Parry

The performance lasts around 45 minutes, finishing by 8:45pm. As the story is told by candlelight in an intimate room, we cannot admit latecomers once it begins. if you're delayed, arriving during the interval (7:30–8:00pm) will still catch the performance, though you'll miss the tour.

Please note: this venue involves stairs.



Entry requirements: 14+, any under 18s accompanied by an adult