| Planning a group weekend away? What would | | | | event so it's a good idea to be up front about the |
| they think about haunted weekends? | | | | type of weekend you're planning. |
| If it's your turn to plan an outing for a group of | | | | - Organise the weekend with an experienced |
| friends, why not aim for stepping outside of the | | | | event planner who specialises in paranormal |
| every day group outing. Forget bowling, the | | | | events. That way, you'll be sure the experience |
| movies, or a game of charades. How about | | | | will be an intriguing one, handled by someone who |
| looking into haunted weekends, instead? | | | | knows how to increase the chances of these |
| What kind of weekend? | | | | types of outings being a success. |
| There's an increasing level of popularity and | | | | - Make it safe. Go prepared. Have cameras, |
| interest in pursuing the paranormal. If you've | | | | changes of clothing, snacks and water, and a first |
| watched any shows on TV, you'll know that there | | | | aid kit. |
| are experts and ghost chasers who dedicate time | | | | - Make it an alcohol-free event. Most paranormal |
| to following the unexplained. If your friends love | | | | weekend event companies make this a |
| sitting around telling ghost stories round a | | | | requirement for safety purposes |
| campfire, maybe they'd be intrigued with the | | | | What can you expect on such a weekend? |
| prospect of: | | | | Different events can be happening and you may |
| - Touring a haunted castle or pub | | | | want to plan based around a specific event that |
| - Having a seance | | | | sounds perfect for your group. Many of these |
| - Ghost hunting Haunted weekends can be great | | | | outings are planned with psychic mediums in |
| fun. Talk about an adrenaline rush! These aren't | | | | attendance and could even be filmed as well. |
| about smoke and mirrors or simply scaring you | | | | Many mediums use technology to help them |
| with ghost stories. Many events put on | | | | discover the secrets and the truths behind |
| throughout the UK are done with the serious | | | | legends. Mightn't it be interesting to witness this |
| intention of investigating areas that have been | | | | and see what happens? |
| known for paranormal activities and ghost | | | | Most outings are planned for small groups, which |
| sightings. Go along for the ride...you never know | | | | are always supervised. As you learn about the |
| what might happen. | | | | area you're investigating, you may even get to |
| If you're setting one of these outings up, here are | | | | use paranormal detection equipment yourself. |
| some tips for you: | | | | There is definitely no shortage of people |
| - Don't organise an event like this in secret when | | | | interested in the paranormal and if you and your |
| doing it for a group. You really have no way | | | | group thrives on the thrilling and chilling, you'll most |
| whatsoever of knowing whether or not all of | | | | likely start making haunted weekends a regular |
| your friends will want to partake in this sort of | | | | group outing. |