Our first Halloween event at Coldharbour and who should show? The mystery team complete with Scooby Doo! Amazing Halloween outfits worn and even a creepy Clown that was spotted about the place.
We’d like to extend a massive thank you to all our wonderful guests who brought energy, enthusiasm, and curiosity, making the event a great success.
Starting the night
We kicked off the night with watch and wait sessions, starting with no equipment to tune into the natural ambiance of the mill.
Shadows began to dart across the doorway, making many of us do double-takes, and eerie tapping sounds echoed in certain rooms.
A few guests noted cold spots—chilly pockets of air that seemed to appear out of nowhere, despite the stable temperature.
Our structured vigils throughout the night delved deeper into Coldharbour’s haunted past.
We used a range of techniques, including the Ouija board, glass divination, spirit box (Estes method), and an EVP session.
Throughout these vigils, the same names kept reappearing, hinting at a connection to Coldharbour’s history: spirits with ties to military service and a mother who had worked at the mill with her two children.
Some of the spirits didn’t seem too pleased with our presence.
On multiple occasions, messages came through telling us to “leave” and “get out.” One guest even received a private message, making the experience feel deeply personal and eerie.
Shadowy figures were spotted darting about, and cat balls were triggered without explanation, adding an extra layer of mystery to each session.
Victorian Class
The Ouija board session took a fascinating and somewhat unpredictable turn.
The board itself seemed to move with strong, but conflicting energies, as though the spirit guiding it couldn’t quite decide if it was pleased with our presence or not.
Each question we asked was met with responses that shifted between welcoming and hesitant.
Through our session, we made contact with 'Hugh', a spirit who identified himself as a 47-year-old who had once visited Coldharbour Mill to see a friend employed there. Hugh shared that his friend had been involved in making “Putty’s,” a product the mill was historically known for during the war.
His presence seemed strong, and he showed a particular connection to the table-tipping session. His mood seemed to waver, reflecting the ambivalence he had toward us being there—perhaps amused, perhaps protective of the space.
EVP & Modern
During the night we heard wet, booted footsteps outside, with sudden cold spots and dark shadows blocking parts of the laser grid on the staircase. The REM pod lit up, responding especially to Gemma, hinting at a playful male spirit. By the end of the vigils an intense, heavy feeling settled over the room, punctuated by four loud, deliberate knocks.
We ended the night with two highly charged sessions: scrying and double Estes method. During the scrying session, a few guests witnessed facial transfigurations in the mirror—fleeting, eerie images that seemed to change their features into something otherworldly.
The Estes method yielded more personal messages, adding depth to the stories we had begun uncovering throughout the night.
Our final session brought us to the human pendulum technique. In this channeling ritual, one of our guests served as a conduit for a spirit we had been connecting with all evening. It was a powerful way to end the night, bringing together each spirit encounter and confirming much of what we’d experienced.
It certainly was a night to remember!
Thank you to each and every one of our guests for sharing in this experience and for the incredible energy you brought to Coldharbour Mill, and especially the Mystery Team who came fully glammed up!
We can’t wait to see your pictures, read your comments, and welcome you to our next event. We’ll see you on the other side!
Matt, Will & Gemma x 👻
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