These are becoming increasingly popular especially in winter when it is dark so early. It is an easy way to cash in on British history and to add atmosphere and intrigue to old buildings. There is nothing like a ghost to draw the crowds.

The walks usually start in the graveyard of an old church or stately home and the guide (speaking in a suitably deep hushed voice) begins the story of the sad old ghost, where they lived and their tragic and untimely death.

As the story unfolds the group follow him as he walks (or glides) along pointing out old and current haunts and where the ghosts is likely to appear. The group stops, waiting and listening in strategic spots as dusk turns to dark and his voice gets deeper and the atmosphere creepier.

By now there is a pleasant frisson of fear amongst the group which becomes more jumpy so that if one accidentally touches another a gasp or even a scream rings out into the night.
He stops talking, but gestures again for them to stop so they huddle in the dark expectantly and wait. Then someone suddenly realises that the guide has faded away.