Important Information

 

Terms & Conditions :

Upon Making payment.  You, the client, confirm that you have read and agree to abide by the terms and conditions set out below by Fort Amherst Heritage Trust :

1 - Guests must be over 18 years of age.  Proof of age may be required should you appear to be under the age of 18 years.

2 - Anyone suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or other substances will not be permitted to remain on site and will be asked to leave the premises immediately with no refund.

3 - You are required to act in a sensible manner throughout the night and not cause harm or damage to any other attendees, representatives or fabric of the fort.   In such circumstances you will asked to leave and the police will be called.

4 - Fort Amherst Heritage Trust reserves the right to refuse admission.
5 - Fort Amherst Heritage Trust will not be liable for any loss of or damage to any equipment or belongings of participants during and after the event.  Even if caused by alleged paranormal activity.

6 - Fort Amherst Heritage Trust are not responsible for legal liability in respect of any costs, claims, damages, demands, penalties, actions, proceedings, suits, losses or expenses in respect of or arising out of the injury too or the death of any person, or damage to any property arising from your participation in this event.

7 - All bags, clothing, equipment, vehicles and effects belonging to you or your party are your own responsibility. Fort Amherst Heritage Trust is not responsible for the safe custody of participant's property or for its loss, damage or theft.   Fort Amherst Heritage Trust will not take responisibility for any belongings, personal effects or equipment left in its charge.  It is done so entirely at the owners risk.

8 - Any event or activity due to take place wholly or partially in the open air is likely to be affected by unsuitable or adverse weather conditions. In such circumstances, Fort Amherst Heritage Trust reserves the right to relocate the event or activity to an area which is under cover. In most cases all events take place.  It is your responsibility to bring suitable clothing and footwear to match the weather conditions for the time.

9 - You agree that you have booked onto a public ghost hunting event which is marketed as a paranormal investigation. We cannot guarantee that paranormal activity will take place on the night of your stay. We advise our clients, paranormal activity is a rare occurrence, even though our location is reputable and been witness to such activity, it may or may not happen. Please note that all ghost stories, myths and legends about the fort are not fabricated by Fort Amherst Heritage Trust however; some are due to witness statements, many of the origins of which are not researchable and are an unreliable validation.

10 - We suggest that guests travelling a long distance should secure accommodation or book transport home due to tiredness caused by the event. We do not accept any responsibility for any accidents or incidents caused after the event.

11 - Paranormal investigations are conducted by Fort Amherst Heritage Trust and we hold no responsibility for any emotional, physical or other upset brought on as a result of participating in the event. You do so knowing that you know not of any condition, medical or otherwise that would preclude you from taking part in the event.

12 - Fort Amherst Heritage Trust reserve the right to change, add, or amend to these terms and conditions at any time. We also reserve the right to change, add and amend any part of the event at any time.

13.- You understand that Fort Amherst Paranormal Team members (otherwise known as Ghostguards) will run the vigils; they will endeavour to help you sense any activity, operate equipment and try to answer any questions you may have to the best of their knowledge and ability.

14 - Most importantly you must understand that we all have a different opinions and beliefs concerning the paranormal.  You have booked onto this event with the knowledge that sometimes our paranormal investigators, psychics or hosts may sense, see or feel things that you may not necessarily accept or agree with. This is not a reflection on you or your own abilities. However; should you sense, feel or see something which you believe to be paranormal then our investigators, psychics or hosts will look at all the possible causes.   This event is a serious investigation and we will look at all the facts.

15. You understand that Fort Amherst Heritage Trust may supply various gadgets associated with ghost hunting. We will give you a brief explanation on how they work but it is up to you, the client, to use them at your will, unless otherwise stated by our hosts. Fort Amherst Heritage Trust does not state that the gadgets can ‘pick up', ‘tune into' or record spirits, ghosts and or other supposed paranormal activity. Fort Amherst Heritage Trust agree with parapsychologists that many of the gadgets are not ideal in capturing alleged phenomena and are often misinterpreted in the field.

16. Fort Amherst Heritage Trust will supply basic refreshments in the form of tea, coffee, cordials and subject to availability soup and rolls, unless stated in the event breakdown given at the start of the event.

17. The event may be filmed or photographed, by us, for our records.  You understand that this footage may be included in promotional videos and may appear on the internet or as promotional material. Should you not wish to be included, please inform a team member immediately upon arrival on site.  You further understand that any photographic or film footage you provide to Fort Amherst Heritage Trust either during or following the event may be subject to use in any promotional material by us. 

18 - Tickets are non refundable and valid for the advertised night and for the guest name provided only in accordance with our payment and refund policy.

19 - You agree that Fort Amherst Heritage Trust Investigations will include up to 45 guests and up to 10 staff who vary in accordance to availability and event policy.   Our resident medium is Richard Ware however; Fort Amherst Heritage Trust reserves the right to use various sensitive's and paranormal investigators at all events. Fort Amherst Heritage Trust occasionally will use a guest psychic or paranormal investigator and retains the right to change the billing of the event at any stage due to the guests or resident mediums availability.

Copyright :

" Fort Amherst Overnight Paranormal Investigations ", " © Fort Amherst Paranormal Team also known as FAPT ", " Lantern Lit Ghost Walks " and " © Ghostguards / Ghost Guards / GhostGuards" are all promotional and corporate identity modules used by Fort Amherst Heritage Trust also referred to as " FAHT ". All associated events, names, themes, text, graphics and artwork featured on this website, the internet and hard copy format are ©Fort Amherst Heritage Trust 2004 - 2010. All rights reserved. Unless otherwise credited or acknowledged.  All photographic and filmed material taken on Fort Amherst Heritage Trust property is deemed to be our copyright and may be used by us in any promotional material both hard copy and internet based.

Payment & Refund Policy :

1. You agree that payment for this Overnight Paranormal Investigation must be made using the accepted methods of payment, before the event takes place.

2. If your booking is made within 7 days of the event, payment must be received no less than 48 hours before hand in cash.

3.Bookings made, in conjunction with the purchase of a ghost tour ticket on our ghost tour nights, will be discounted to £30.00.

4. Payment for your event is available by cash or cheque made payable to Fort Amherst Heritage Trust.

5. Fort Amherst Heritage Trust will not be held responsible for transactions which do not complete successfully or cheques that are lost or delayed in the post.

6. It is your responsibility to contact your bank or Royal Mail should your payment not be received or cleared in time.

7. All payments made by cheque are to clear a minimum of 5 working days prior to the event unless supported by a guarantee card; otherwise your place will be cancelled.

8. We reserve the right to cancel your reservation if payment is not received in accordance with the above.

9. If YOU cancel a booking : Cancellations on your part of more than 3 weeks before the event will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations on your part of less than 3 weeks from the event will result in no refund. This is to cover administration and lost ticket revenue. Late or non arrivals at the event will receive no refund.  Places are non–transferable.
10 If a booking is cancelled by Fort Amherst Heritage Trust :  Occasionally, events are cancelled or postponed due to weather conditions or situations beyond our control. Should this occur, Fort Amherst Heritage Trust will make every effort to ensure you receive a prompt and full refund of payment. If the event is moved or re-scheduled, you will be given the opportunity to take a place at the alternative date.

Disclaimer :

You agree that paranormal and ghost tour events, operated by Fort Amherst Heritage Trust, are classed as alternative night's out and are solely for public entertainment purposes only. Fort Amherst Heritage Trust makes no guarantees regarding the validity of the supposed paranormal activity associated with our premises or information, obtained from any of our sensitives, psychics, mediums, investigators or volunteers.

No perceived opinions, information, advice or comments made by any of the fort volunteers, guests, employees, sensitives, psychics or mediums should be interpreted as factual or actual.

You, the client, also agree that we all have different opinions regarding supposed paranormal activity and life after death and that Fort Amherst Heritage Trust suggests you, the client, makes up your own mind as to whether ghosts exist or whether you experienced any paranormal activity during our event.

Fort Amherst Heritage Trust conducts serious paranormal investigations and would like to stress that no staging or rigging of the locations occurs prior too or during the night. Should guests experience any activity then this will not be of our making.

 

Please Note that use of Ouija Boards is not permitted on site.

* Last serving of hot beverages will be at 2am due to late night refreshment law.