Organised by Midlands-based company Eerie Evenings, the tour will be set in what is to believed to be one of the country’s most haunted buildings.

Living TV’s Most Haunted programme described it as one of the scariest places they had ever visited. They captured strange gurgling sounds emanating from the caves, as well as numerous unexplained banging sounds and apparent poltergeist activity. One member of the crew also claimed to have witnessed the apparition of a small child.

Spokesman Sharon Peck said the 700-year-old building, which stretches over seven floors and boasts a hanging room and man-made caves, is the perfect venue to strike fear into any visitor.

“The court room is notorious for the appearance of black figures on the balcony, accompanied by blood-curdling groans and screams,” she said.

“It’s thought that this is a replay of the days in which so many death sentences were passed in here.”

She added: “The caves, which lie well below ground, are home to some particularly frightening activity, including mysterious stone throwing and the physical manhandling of visitors by unseen hands.”

The night will start with a welcome drink of traditional mead before guests enjoy platform readings from the experienced mediums present.

A historical re-enactor will bring to life the history of the building, talking in one of the original court rooms, which will be followed by a tour of the building.

Guests will then take part in various experiments with full use of ghost hunting equipment during the overnight vigils, with refreshments provided until around 3am.

Tickets for those feeling brave enough to take on untold ghostly thrills are priced £65 per person.

To find out more and reserve your place visit www.eerie-evenings.com or call 01543 278075.