Tour of Davy's House and Ghost Story by Candlelight
About this event
Davy's House is hosting a very special evening of history and ghost stories at the Georgian townhouse in Dowry Square where the young Humphry Davy conducted his notorious nitrous oxide experiments at the Pneumatic Institution. The evening begins with a short guided tour exploring the house and its remarkable history - Romantic poets, radical philosophy and the strange science of laughing gas. After an interval with a complimentary drink, acclaimed storyteller Robert Lloyd Parry brings an M.R. James classic to life by candlelight in the drawing room: Canon Alberic's Scrap-book. Places are strictly limited to 18 guests. Evening Programme 6.45pm - Doors open 7.00pm - Mini tour and talk with the owner 7.30pm - Interval and drinks 8.00pm - Ghost story performance by Robert Lloyd Parry
Event details
- Date
- Thursday, 22 October 2026
- Start time
- 00:00
Getting there & venue info
Clifton, See venue website, Bristol .
Good to know
What time does Tour of Davy's House and Ghost Story by Candlelight start?
Tour of Davy's House and Ghost Story by Candlelight is on Thursday, 22 October 2026 at Clifton, Bristol. The listed start time is 00:00 (UK time).
What are the set times for Tour of Davy's House and Ghost Story by Candlelight?
Official set times for Tour of Davy's House and Ghost Story by Candlelight haven't been published. The listed start is 00:00. Running orders are usually confirmed by the venue or artist closer to the date, so check their social channels.
Where is Clifton?
Clifton is at See venue website, , Bristol.
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