F for Farnham - Ghosts at the Castle
By Sophie Austin
Do Not Walk Alone.
Based on historical events and real experiences, these stories give voice to those who have died but still remain in this English Market Town; those who have made the hairs rise on the back of necks, those who have been seen, clear as day, and then vanished, those who can still be heard whispering within the walls of Farnham’s buildings.
Listen in Farnham or elsewhere, hear ghostly stories that connect the present with the past.
You do not walk alone
F for Farnham - Ghosts at the Castle Dec 05, 2023
Episode Five - Bishop Morley's Message for the Living
Heed a warning from a 300 year old bishop about what is to come as you stand under the murder hole at Farnham Castle.
A story about Bishop Morley who lived through the English Civil war, the Interregnum and was was instrumental in the restoration of the monarchy in 1660. His ghost has been seen around Farnham castle ever since his death. Listen as he tells you why he remains.
Voiced by Ian Wilson-Soppit
This is the final episode in the second series of F for Farnham.
About this series:
F for Farnham is a self-guided audio story walk which takes you on a ghostly journey around Surrey’s most haunted town.
Do Not Walk Alone.
Series 1 takes you on a journey around Farnham Town
start with track Do Not Walk Alone - Farnham Town
Series 2 invites you to listen in to the ghosts at Farnham Castle
start with track Do Not Walk Alone - Farnham Castle
Next, choose a story from the map, downloadable from our website.
Pick a story that resonates with you.
Take a deep breath
And listen
Let the voices from the past meet you in your present.
Here in Farnham, you do not walk alone.
Based on historical events and real experiences, these stories give voice to those who have died in this English Market Town; those who make the hairs rise on the back of necks, who appear suddenly and then are gone, those who can still be heard whispering and scratching within the walls of Farnham’s buildings.
This walk considers the layers of a place, the physical geological layers of decay along with the psychological layers of meaning we gift to spaces. The main narrator is the Voice of Farnham, a cumulation of the energy drawn from the land who is able to be present within human and wild time and allow the two to meet.
F for Farnham is for locals and tourists who are seeking an unusual journey into the extra-ordinary history of this place. It’s an ideal walk to do in a small group or on your own at quieter times of the day or night to really get a sense of the architecture and the energy which shaped the people who died and the people still living here.
Here in Farnham, you do not walk alone.
F for Farnham
Written and directed by Sophie Austin
Produced by Simon Aeppli and Roz Mortimer
A collaboration between University for the Creative Arts, Farnham Town Council and Farnham Castle Trust, inspired by Peter Underwood’s Haunted Farnham and Jean Parratt’s Ghostly Glossary with additional research by Emma Groslin and Alan Murdie.
Sound design: James Wright
Additional Sound: Sam Cook, Atlas Davis, Ellie Holliday and Gabriel Nejah
Production co-ordination: Mary Novoselova.
Story Consultant: Roz Mortimer & Bernadette Russell
Illustration and Design: Melanie Smith
Trailer created by Amanda Wilson and Jamie Simms
Cast: Fraser Adams, Mark Alcock, Sophie Austin, Tommy Bassom, William Browne, Calum Campbell, Deirdre Gannon, Matt Gibbons, Felicity Hayles, Elle Hudson, Natasha Magigi, James Taylor-Mémé, Jimmy Pallagrosi, Katie Paul, Tommy Ross-Williams, Ian Wilson-Soppit, Sara Wilson-Soppit, Adam Thomas & Violet Tobin.
Episode Four - Hilda the Maiden
Follow Hilda up the steps of the keep and take a crow’s eye view of the Bishop’s Palace at Farnham Castle as she tells of her fatal wedding in 1141.
Hilda's ghost has been seen walking the castle walls, keeping her vigil. Her story continues to be told locally by humans and crows.
Voiced by Natasha Magigi
About this series:
F for Farnham is a self-guided audio story walk which takes you on a ghostly journey around Surrey’s most haunted town.
Do Not Walk Alone.
Series 1 takes you on a journey around Farnham Town
start with track Do Not Walk Alone - Farnham Town
Series 2 invites you to listen in to the ghosts at Farnham Castle
start with track Do Not Walk Alone - Farnham Castle
Next, choose a story from the map, downloadable from our website.
Pick a story that resonates with you.
Take a deep breath
And listen
Let the voices from the past meet you in your present.
Here in Farnham, you do not walk alone.
Based on historical events and real experiences, these stories give voice to those who have died in this English Market Town; those who make the hairs rise on the back of necks, who appear suddenly and then are gone, those who can still be heard whispering and scratching within the walls of Farnham’s buildings.
This walk considers the layers of a place, the physical geological layers of decay along with the psychological layers of meaning we gift to spaces. The main narrator is the Voice of Farnham, a cumulation of the energy drawn from the land who is able to be present within human and wild time and allow the two to meet.
F for Farnham is for locals and tourists who are seeking an unusual journey into the extra-ordinary history of this place. It’s an ideal walk to do in a small group or on your own at quieter times of the day or night to really get a sense of the architecture and the energy which shaped the people who died and the people still living here.
Here in Farnham, you do not walk alone.
F for Farnham
Written and directed by Sophie Austin
Produced by Simon Aeppli and Roz Mortimer
A collaboration between University for the Creative Arts, Farnham Town Council and Farnham Castle Trust, inspired by Peter Underwood’s Haunted Farnham and Jean Parratt’s Ghostly Glossary with additional research by Emma Groslin and Alan Murdie.
Sound design: James Wright
Additional Sound: Sam Cook, Atlas Davis, Ellie Holliday and Gabriel Nejah
Production co-ordination: Mary Novoselova.
Story Consultant: Roz Mortimer & Bernadette Russell
Illustration and Design: Melanie Smith
Trailer created by Amanda Wilson and Jamie Simms
Cast: Fraser Adams, Mark Alcock, Sophie Austin, Tommy Bassom, William Browne, Calum Campbell, Deirdre Gannon, Matt Gibbons, Felicity Hayles, Elle Hudson, Natasha Magigi, James Taylor-Mémé, Jimmy Pallagrosi, Katie Paul, Tommy Ross-Williams, Ian Wilson-Soppit, Sara Wilson-Soppit, Adam Thomas & Violet Tobin.
Episode Three - Forlorn Hope
Look out to Farnham Park from the edge of the Keep at Farnham Castle and let Bartholomew Ellicot share his experience of the brutal Civil War in 1642 and his death by hanging in Farnham market place.
On cold days when the fog hangs in the air, the sound of drums and marching can be heard as a ghostly garrison makes its way down Castle Street. Listen to this story to find out where they are headed.
Voiced by Tommy Ross-Williams
Song by Deirdre Gannon and Mark Alcock
About this series:
F for Farnham is a self-guided audio story walk which takes you on a ghostly journey around Surrey’s most haunted town.
Do Not Walk Alone.
Series 1 takes you on a journey around Farnham Town
start with track Do Not Walk Alone - Farnham Town
Series 2 invites you to listen in to the ghosts at Farnham Castle
start with track Do Not Walk Alone - Farnham Castle
Next, choose a story from the map, downloadable from our website.
Pick a story that resonates with you.
Take a deep breath
And listen
Let the voices from the past meet you in your present.
Here in Farnham, you do not walk alone.
Based on historical events and real experiences, these stories give voice to those who have died in this English Market Town; those who make the hairs rise on the back of necks, who appear suddenly and then are gone, those who can still be heard whispering and scratching within the walls of Farnham’s buildings.
This walk considers the layers of a place, the physical geological layers of decay along with the psychological layers of meaning we gift to spaces. The main narrator is the Voice of Farnham, a cumulation of the energy drawn from the land who is able to be present within human and wild time and allow the two to meet.
F for Farnham is for locals and tourists who are seeking an unusual journey into the extra-ordinary history of this place. It’s an ideal walk to do in a small group or on your own at quieter times of the day or night to really get a sense of the architecture and the energy which shaped the people who died and the people still living here.
Here in Farnham, you do not walk alone.
F for Farnham
Written and directed by Sophie Austin
Produced by Simon Aeppli and Roz Mortimer
A collaboration between University for the Creative Arts, Farnham Town Council and Farnham Castle Trust, inspired by Peter Underwood’s Haunted Farnham and Jean Parratt’s Ghostly Glossary with additional research by Emma Groslin and Alan Murdie.
Sound design: James Wright
Additional Sound: Sam Cook, Atlas Davis, Ellie Holliday and Gabriel Nejah
Production co-ordination: Mary Novoselova.
Story Consultant: Roz Mortimer & Bernadette Russell
Illustration and Design: Melanie Smith
Trailer created by Amanda Wilson and Jamie Simms
Cast: Fraser Adams, Mark Alcock, Sophie Austin, Tommy Bassom, William Browne, Calum Campbell, Deirdre Gannon, Matt Gibbons, Felicity Hayles, Elle Hudson, Natasha Magigi, James Taylor-Mémé, Jimmy Pallagrosi, Katie Paul, Tommy Ross-Williams, Ian Wilson-Soppit, Sara Wilson-Soppit, Adam Thomas & Violet Tobin.
Episode Two - The Séance and Sophy Sumner
Peek through the alleyway at the Bishop’s Palace, Farnham Castle and hear about a haunted Halloween party in the 1950’s.
The dancing footsteps of an unseen child have regularly been reported in the Great Hall at Farnham Castle, could they be the footsteps of Sophy Sumner, looking for someone to dance with?
Voiced by Violet Tobin
About this series:
F for Farnham is a self-guided audio story walk which takes you on a ghostly journey around Surrey’s most haunted town.
Do Not Walk Alone.
Series 1 takes you on a journey around Farnham Town
start with track Do Not Walk Alone - Farnham Town
Series 2 invites you to listen in to the ghosts at Farnham Castle
start with track Do Not Walk Alone - Farnham Castle
Next, choose a story from the map, downloadable from our website.
And pick a story that resonates with you.
Take a deep breath
And listen
Let the voices from the past meet you in your present.
Here in Farnham, you do not walk alone.
Based on historical events and real experiences, these stories give voice to those who have died in this English Market Town; those who make the hairs rise on the back of necks, who appear suddenly and then are gone, those who can still be heard whispering and scratching within the walls of Farnham’s buildings.
This walk considers the layers of a place, the physical geological layers of decay along with the psychological layers of meaning we gift to spaces. The main narrator is the Voice of Farnham, a cumulation of the energy drawn from the land who is able to be present within human and wild time and allow the two to meet.
F for Farnham is for locals and tourists who are seeking an unusual journey into the extra-ordinary history of this place. It’s an ideal walk to do in a small group or on your own at quieter times of the day or night to really get a sense of the architecture and the energy which shaped the people who died and the people still living here.
Here in Farnham, you do not walk alone.
F for Farnham
Written and directed by Sophie Austin
Produced by Simon Aeppli and Roz Mortimer
A collaboration between University for the Creative Arts, Farnham Town Council and Farnham Castle Trust, inspired by Peter Underwood’s Haunted Farnham and Jean Parratt’s Ghostly Glossary with additional research by Emma Groslin and Alan Murdie.
Sound design: James Wright
Additional Sound: Sam Cook, Atlas Davis, Ellie Holliday and Gabriel Nejah
Production co-ordination: Mary Novoselova.
Story Consultant: Roz Mortimer & Bernadette Russell
Illustration and Design: Melanie Smith
Trailer created by Amanda Wilson and Jamie Simms
Cast: Fraser Adams, Mark Alcock, Sophie Austin, Tommy Bassom, William Browne, Calum Campbell, Deirdre Gannon, Matt Gibbons, Felicity Hayles, Elle Hudson, Natasha Magigi, James Taylor-Mémé, Jimmy Pallagrosi, Katie Paul, Tommy Ross-Williams, Ian Wilson-Soppit, Sara Wilson-Soppit, Adam Thomas & Violet Tobin.
Episode 1 - Do Not Walk Alone - Farnham Castle
Meet the Spirit of Farnham.
Let her introduce you to Farnham Castle's layers of decay, from the dawn of time to the present day.
Voiced by Sophie Austin
About this series:
F for Farnham is a self-guided audio story walk which takes you on a ghostly journey around Surrey’s most haunted town.
Do Not Walk Alone.
Series 1 takes you on a journey around Farnham Town
start with track Do Not Walk Alone - Farnham Town
Series 2 invites you to listen in to the ghosts at Farnham Castle
start with track Do Not Walk Alone - Farnham Castle
If you're in Farnham, choose a story from the map, downloadable from our website.
Or if you're listening at home or anywhere else read the episode description and pick one that resonates with you.
Take a deep breath
And listen
Let the voices from the past meet you in your present. Here in Farnham, you do not walk alone.
Based on historical events and real experiences, these stories give voice to those who have died in this English Market Town, but who can still be heard whispering within the walls of Farnham’s buildings.
This walk considers the layers of a place, the physical geological layers of decay along with the psychological layers of meaning we gift to spaces. The main narrator is the Voice of Farnham, a cumulation of the energy drawn from the land who is able to be present within human and wild time and allow the two to meet.
F for Farnham is for locals and tourists who are seeking an unusual journey into the extra-ordinary history of this place. It’s an ideal walk to do in a small group or on your own at quieter times of the day or night to really get a sense of the architecture and the energy which shaped the people who died and the people still living here.
Here in Farnham, you do not walk alone.
F for Farnham
written and directed by Sophie Austin
Produced by Simon Aeppli and Roz Mortimer
A collaboration between University for the Creative Arts, Farnham Town Council and Farnham Castle Trust, inspired by Peter Underwood’s Haunted Farnham and Jean Parratt’s Ghostly Glossary with additional research by Emma Groslin and Alan Murdie.
Sound design: James Wright
Additional Sound: Sam Cook, Atlas Davis, Ellie Holliday and Gabriel Nejah
Production co-ordination: Mary Novoselova.
Story Consultant: Roz Mortimer & Bernadette Russell
Illustration and Design: Melanie Smith
Cast: Fraser Adams, Mark Alcock, Sophie Austin, Tommy Bassom, William Browne, Calum Campbell, Deirdre Gannon, Matt Gibbons, Felicity Hayles, Elle Hudson, Natasha Magigi, James Taylor-Mémé, Jimmy Pallagrosi, Katie Paul, Tommy Ross-Williams, Ian Wilson-Soppit, Sara Wilson-Soppit, Adam Thomas & Violet Tobin.