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Ghost Story Readings

Enjoy volunteer-led readings of Lamb House's famous ghost stories.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Enjoy readings of Lamb House's famous Ghost stories.

Join our volunteers in the courtyard room every Saturday morning as they read from the ghostly tales of Henry James, E.F Benson and Edith Wharton.

Drop in between 11:30am - 2pm on Saturdays and hear the ghoulish stories associated with this historic property.

Please note that these free readings are subject to volunteer availability.

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Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Meeting point

Our team at Visitor Reception will point you in the right direction of the readings.

Accessibility

Please note there is no step-free access due to the historic nature of the building.

Upcoming events

Ghost Written: An Exhibition (28 February - 22 December) 

Discover the written heritage of Lamb House, home to some of the leading literary voices of the 20th century, through its ghost stories. Runs 28 February - 22 December.

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on
6 Oct to 22 Dec 2025
at
11:00 to 17:00
+ 44 other dates or times

Candlelight Haunted Tours - SOLD OUT 

Join us for an after-hours ghost tour of Lamb House by candlelight... if you dare!

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on
24 Oct to 25 Oct 2025
at
17:30 to 18:45
+ 3 other dates or times

Community Coffee Mornings 

Fancy a chat over a cuppa? Come along to our free coffee mornings on the last Wednesday of every month, with a designated Chatter & Natter table.

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on
29 Oct to 26 Nov 2025
at
10:30 to 11:30
+ 1 other date or time

Peggy's Peppermint Pig Trail (24 Nov - 22 Dec) 

Search high and low for the little pigs hidden around the house by Henry James's niece Peggy. Suitable for all ages.

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on
24 Nov to 22 Dec 2025
at
11:00 to 16:00
+ 24 other dates or times