Creepy Stories

Calling all ghostbusters in training! Children and families are invited to hear stories of spooky happenings experienced by volunteers, staff and guests on this special candlelit ghost tour of Old Government House.

Join them for spooky, kid-friendly stories by faux candlelight as we explore the ground floor. Try ghost meters with your guide and uncover the house's eerie past—costumes encouraged!

Young guests will visit the School Room where there is a story of a young girl crying. They will hear about the first documented UFO sighting in Australia in Parramatta Park. We will tell stories of the spooky happenings on the staircase. Why did a cupboard door open by itself during a previous tour? What did a modern Governor of NSW see in the bedroom? And who disturbed the early Governors bed? Who is the Lady in Blue seen around the Corridors?

The timing of the tour has been selected to allow guests to continue their evening with dining at one of the many restaurants in Parramatta.

This event is for children/teens between the ages of 9 -15. Children/teens must be accompanied by an adult.

There will be at least two members of the Friends of Old Government House with you on the tour to answer any questions.