'Private Party Events - The George Jarvis School

How about having this amazing huge venue all to yourselves one night

Do you want to have your own private ghost hunt ?

Conditions will apply , please read the terms at the bottom of this page.

HISTORY

This outstanding red brick school which is a Herefordshire landmark gothic building was built around the late 1850's . The school, among many other buildings and houses were under the George Jarvis charity, the school offered boarding since the day of opening, this was aimed for the benefit of children who came from a poor family.

The building has had the American army stay there and is said to have been as a hospital for the Army at some point in it's history. It was also used as a Youth Hostel in the 1980's.

It's no surprise that a building of this age with a rich history is rumoured to be so haunted . The locals often speak about the ghostly man looking out of the top floor window which they believe is the unsettled and angry spirit of George Jarvis who is believed to haunt the school, after all, his money was used to erect this public building which went right against everything in his will.

George Jarvis, who left his massive fortune to the poor of Staunton-on-Wye, Bredwardine and Letton in 1793, demanded his legacy never be used to erect public buildings.

In his will, George Jarvis stated: "My mind and will is that none of the said monies be appropriated in erecting any public buildings whatsoever."

The main school building has over 40 rooms across 4 floor levels, the cellars , Ground Floor, First Floor and Second Floor.

PARANORMAL ACTIVITY

Former pupils of the school and staff have shared their spooky experiences , from things moving on their own accord in classrooms to ghostly legs being seen in the corridor.

Latest paranormal experiences have been - doors slamming , objects moving and being thrown , voices , keys rattling , scratching on walls , footsteps , growls , taps turning on by themselves , keys on the piano being played , the sound of furniture being dragged , voices and pieces of equipment being mimicked . The list is endless.

Most people that have been in this school have a story to tell.

There are also some ghost books in circulation that feature the hauntings of this former school.

What's Included?

• Exclusive access to this location
• Chance to exclusively investigate this building with no other members of the public
• Hot and cold drinks , biscuits and snacks
• Option to have our team members run your night or you can run your own investigation

TIMES

7PM- 2AM

SLEEPOVERS

Sleepovers are an extra £15 PP and includes a light self serve breakfast and a check out of 9:30am. When the event ends at 2am you can pick where you would like to sleep and can then set up your sleeping area.

You can bring air beds / camp beds / bedding / sleeping bags.

There are no sleeping facilities, hot water or heating inside this building . Sleepovers are only in JULY/AUGUST/SEPTEMBER due to this.

Venue Address

The George Jarvis School

School Lane

Staunton On Wye

HR4 7NF

Parking: On site

IMPORTANT NOTE

School Lane is just off the A438, as you go up School Lane the driveway to the school entrance is on the right hand side and is about half way up the road.

Please drive up the driveway and our team will direct you on where to park. If the gate is not open then please do not wait in your car on the main road, the school is in a residential setting with many elderly residents so therefore we need minimal traffic and disturbance, this goes for the end of the event also , please leave the village quietly.

*** PLEASE CONTACT US FIRST TO DISCUSS DATES BEFORE BOOKING ***

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