2009 Tour Dates
June 6 June 20 July 4, no tours July 18 August 1 August 15	September 5, no tours September 19 September 26*, Photo Day tours this weekend $30 October 3 October 17 * not a normally scheduled tour date

 

Private Tours

Make the castle the destination for your next group activity. Large families, Red Hatters, car clubs, and many school groups have enjoyed great days at the castle. Typical private tours take a little over one hour.

Complete the interest form that will be sent to our tour coordinator. Once a date and time are agreed upon return to this page and make the prepayment for the tour. All private tours require prepayment. If you have additional questions call or email us.

Adults	$10, $100 min
Jr. Clubs, age related	$5-10
School groups	$2-5

Special Groups

Our special group tours are for groups interested in spending longer times in the castle with freedom to roam in the non-restricted areas. The castle is a great place to host a photography class or lead a ghost hunting group.

Daytime - 2 hrs.	$20 each, $100 min
Daytime - 4 hrs.	$20, $200 min
Night - 2 hrs.	$40, $200 min
Night - 4 hrs.	$50, $500 min
Overnighter	$100, $1000 min, max 12 people

Overnight Ghost Tours

Thanks to our partnership with the Ghost Trackers Paranormal Research Group we are excited to offer opportunities for visitors to spend the night in the castle. Imagine spending an evening in this SPECTACULAR castle with a small number of other ghost hunters. Three floors in a dilapidating, dangerously scary, exciting environment...step-by-step, room-by-room, you must tread lightly and be careful not to take a wrong turn—you might end up where you don't want to be. It's just like being in a movie...except you have a way out!

 

Date	Purchase tickets
Tickets $100 per person
June 20
July 25
August 22	SOLD OUT
September 26
November 28

Experiences at the castle have included unexpected channeling, being touched, lots of EVP - both recorded and heard, a possible viewing of an apparition as well as interesting video and pictures. Rest assured that no one has been hurt and there were no harmful events in the castle.

Paranormal research groups have been in many different purportedly haunted locations and this is a chance for those who have not had that opportunity to visit a truly haunted venue. They also have the chance to learn investigation techniques from the Ghost Trackers if they wish to do so.

Every person venturing through the castle will have a Ghost Trackers member with them to insure their safety throughout the evening.  

Details

• The cost for the overnight stay is $100.00 per person. The cost includes pizza for dinner and water/sodas during the evening
• The size of the groups will be kept very small, no more than 15.
• No person under the age 18 will be allowed to spend the night in the castle.
• There are no handicapped areas available. Some of the stairs leading to upper floors can be steep.
• Attendees must bring their own sleeping bag, pillow or other items to sleep on, if they choose to sleep.
• Attendees can bring extra clothes, toiletries, etc, however, there are no showers available. There are the use of toilets and running water for washing hands, face, etc.
• Be aware of the changing seasons and weather. It is often cool inside the castle.
• Clothing is of your own accord but we suggest no open toe shoes as well as prefer jeans or long pants for your safety.
• You are welcome to bring your own cameras, audio recorders, temperature sensors.  We are not responsible for any equipment that is broken or stolen so this is at your own risk.  We have NOT had any problems with broken or stolen equipment to this point. For the most part, there is no access to electricity in the castle.
• You can investigate the grounds inside the fence and around the castle, the visitor's center, the garage/old solitary confinement area, the castle's basement, 1st floor and 2nd floor. You will not have access to the upper areas of the castle, the condition is too hazardous.

LEGALITIES - Registration can be made for anyone 18 or over. Registration is made on a "first come, first served" basis. No children allowed in the castle. Registering for the overnight stays at the Preston Castle holds the Ghost Trackers Paranormal Research Group, Preston Castle, the Preston Castle Foundation and the City of Ione without liability. Every attendee waives all liability and holds harmless from the above mentioned event, the group, venues and buildings and understands that they must provide their own transportation and items necessary to participate. Registering for the event gives the understanding that you have read and accept this disclaimer and accept the conditions listed above and have done so under your own power and without duress. We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone.

 

Film or Photo Shoot

The castle could be just the interesting backdrop you need for your next film or photo shoot. If you would like more information, just call or email us. Usage fees begin at $1,000 per day.