Harrogate man behind a spooky new show which dives deep into North Yorkshire’s paranormal past

Ghost Walk host and creator Paul Forster has been awarded the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award for two years in a row.

This prestigious recognition places the Ghost Walk among the top 10% of attractions worldwide, as rated by visitors.

Further adding to the excitement, the Ghost Walk has recently been shortlisted for three categories in the Harrogate Business Awards, highlighting its growing reputation not only as a thrilling visitor experience but also as a key contributor to Harrogate’s vibrant cultural scene.

But the excitement and chills don’t stop there.

A brand-new collaboration with Yorkshire Appetite Food Tours will see the launch of an innovative Night-Time Food and Ghost Walk Experience, which will combine the best of Harrogate’s culinary delights with its most haunted tales.

Guests can look forward to a unique evening of gourmet food and ghostly folklore in the heart of Harrogate.

In addition, creator and host Paul Forster has launched a new radio series with Harrogate Community Radio, entitled Dead Air.

An hour-long monthly show that made its debut earlier this month.

The spooky show dives deep into North Yorkshire’s paranormal past, allowing Forster to recount some of the region’s most fascinating ghost stories with his trademark mix of history, mystery, and dark humour.

Forster’s passion for the paranormal runs deep with an impressive paranormal CV under his belt from performing seances and lectures in California to more locally world first ghost hunts in the Turkish Baths, The Empress Pub and the Crown Hotel.

Forster even own a collection of haunted artefacts from possessed dolls to eerie photographs, bells and books.

Speaking to the Harrogate Advertiser, Paul said: “Everything I do is about connecting people with stories, whether through history, folklore, or the objects that carry those echoes of the past.

"Harrogate has an incredible haunted heritage and it’s been amazing to see how much people have embraced it.”

With multiple awards, a new culinary collaboration, and a radio show bringing ghostly tales to life, The Harrogate Ghost Walk continues to lead the way in blending history, storytelling, and the supernatural into unforgettable unique experiences.

For more information on Paul Forster’s paranormal events check out Harrogate Ghost walks on Facebook.