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Hop Tu Naa Ghost Trains and a Quartet of Horror

by isleofman.com 17th October 2011
Don’t be surprised if you hear blood curdling screams resounding around Castletown later this month, as the Hop tu Naa Ghost Trains arrive for a ‘Quartet of Horror’ at Castle Rushen. Four terrifying tales await all those who make it through the journey and cross the castle’s drawbridge for an evening of ghostly goings on as the Castle’s cursed awake! Once inside the Castle’s dark passageways guests will experience four spine chilling tales inspired by stories and legends from the castle’s past. With the four gruesome tales being kept a tight secret, the only way to find out about the ghostly goings on is to join the Ghost Trains which depart from Douglas Station on Friday 28th and Saturday 29th October 2011, at 5.30pm and 7.30pm dead. Ghosts, ghouls, prisoners and torture victims await your attendance at the Quartet of Horror for tales of torment and gruesome crimes. Be warned, this event is not for the faint hearted! Tickets cost ?28 per person which includes a hot pot supper on return to Douglas Station for the first train and prior to departure for the 7.30pm train. All passengers preparing to undertake this journey into the unknown are requested to leave their alcoholic spirits at home and wrap up warm for the evenings events will be chilling. Please bring a torch and wear sensible flat shoes for the evening. This special event is not recommended for children. For something more family friendly, take the train to Port St Mary on Saturday 29th October for a day of storytelling with ‘Jinny the Witch’ and friends, Manx fairytales, craft activities, potions and remedies and on Sunday 30th October a traditional ‘Hop tu Naa’ celebration from 10am to 5pm. This event includes turnip carving, craft activities, music, dance and a farmers market selling local Manx produce. A free bus transfer from Port St Mary Station will be in operation for everyone with a valid event ticket. All inclusive tickets for the train journey and events at Cregneash are available priced at ?15 for adults and ?5 for children. Trains depart at 9.50am, 10.50am, 11.50am and 1.50pm, returning at 11.53am, 1.53pm, 3.53pm and 4.53pm. Tickets for both events are available from the Welcome Centre at the Sea Terminal or by calling the Box Office on 01624 662525. ENDS
Posted by isleofman.com
Monday 17th, October 2011 09:16pm.

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