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Midwinter Mist · 02-07-2011, 03:03 PM

A new ride at one of the country's biggest theme parks has been moved after fears that it had disturbed an ancient burial ground, prompting paranormal activity.

Workers creating the water ride at Thorpe Park in Surrey for the new season said they started noticing ghostly sightings nearby, including what appeared to be a headless monk.

There were reports of objects being moved, workers feeling like someone was watching over their shoulders and sudden cold feelings being experienced. A paranormal detection agency was called in to carry out tests and found that an ancient burial ground or settlement could have been disturbed.

Managers at the park decided to relocate the ride to another area of the park and also called in a forensic team to carry out further investigations.

The 64ft-tall water ride, Storm Surge, was originally planned for an area known as Monk's Walk, an old footpath that has linked the ruins of nearby Chertsey Abbey to Thorpe Church since AD666. The ride's foundations would have been over 15 metres deep in an area of the park where stone coffins have previously been excavated.

Mike Vallis, divisional director of Thorpe Park, said: "It became apparent that something strange was going on when teams started clearing Storm Surge's initial site.

"Staff reports of eerie goings-on shot up and the only physical change in the park, at that time, was the beginning of ground preparation work for the new ride. As employees were getting freaked out, we decided to call on an expert to see whether there was anything to report but had no idea of the dramatic effects."

Jim Arnold, of South West London Paranormal, said: "We carry out these kinds of investigations quite regularly, with medium to weak results being reported on a weekly basis.

"Thorpe Park, however, was more striking as results were picked up immediately, with orbs, ghostly images in photography and ouija reaction results being strongest around the site where they were proposing to build Storm Surge.

"The results were so strong, we felt the only explanation could be that an ancient burial ground or settlement was being disturbed, prompting the extra paranormal activity."

Well, some call a scam to advertise and draw in the crowd, which I'm sure is worth keeping in mind, especially if they end up sticking a ghost ride in its place. Maybe they should think about releasing these 'ghostly images' they've caught on camera.

desertrat · 02-07-2011, 05:28 PM

I think once you wake up , or piss off a ghost they would hang around for a while even if all construction stops. They could fence off the area and charge extra to see ghosts . desert rat

Joebenz · 02-08-2011, 12:53 AM

how about building a ghost ride on top of it?

i'm sure it would be the best haunted house ride ever.

supertom · 02-08-2011, 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joebenz

how about building a ghost ride on top of it?

i'm sure it would be the best haunted house ride ever.

Andrew Brunelle · 02-08-2011, 01:09 AM

This is kind of a coincidence, because the store I work at (CVS Pharmacy) was built on an ancient burial ground for the Native Americans. There are tons of stories, such as papers being thrown about when the store was closed, and many if not all of my co-workers have seen the "Ghost," who is a woman with long, dark hair. I may have seen her a couple of times, or it could have been just a flash in the corner of my eye. I'll notice things moving in the corner of my eye at my job, and when I turn to look, there is nothing there.

Interesting indeed...

Midwinter Mist · 02-08-2011, 09:09 AM

One thing is for sure, if this is legit, it would probably be best to keep rides away from that section. I could be wrong, but you never know if these spirits could mess with the electricity powering the ride. It's not a scenario I've heard of before, but there's a first for everything.

ellie · 02-08-2011, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joebenz

how about building a ghost ride on top of it?

i'm sure it would be the best haunted house ride ever.

LOL! And as another added bonus they would save on hiring staff to scare the customers

bluestar · 02-09-2011, 01:15 AM

People should leave all burial grounds as Sacred Places, and never, ever, interfere with them.
Maybe we live and learn....

02-07-2011, 03:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
Midwinter Mist Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lucid Dreamville Posts: 911	Thorpe Park ride moved following 'Ghost Sightings' A new ride at one of the country's biggest theme parks has been moved after fears that it had disturbed an ancient burial ground, prompting paranormal activity. Workers creating the water ride at Thorpe Park in Surrey for the new season said they started noticing ghostly sightings nearby, including what appeared to be a headless monk. There were reports of objects being moved, workers feeling like someone was watching over their shoulders and sudden cold feelings being experienced. A paranormal detection agency was called in to carry out tests and found that an ancient burial ground or settlement could have been disturbed. Managers at the park decided to relocate the ride to another area of the park and also called in a forensic team to carry out further investigations. The 64ft-tall water ride, Storm Surge, was originally planned for an area known as Monk's Walk, an old footpath that has linked the ruins of nearby Chertsey Abbey to Thorpe Church since AD666. The ride's foundations would have been over 15 metres deep in an area of the park where stone coffins have previously been excavated. Mike Vallis, divisional director of Thorpe Park, said: "It became apparent that something strange was going on when teams started clearing Storm Surge's initial site. "Staff reports of eerie goings-on shot up and the only physical change in the park, at that time, was the beginning of ground preparation work for the new ride. As employees were getting freaked out, we decided to call on an expert to see whether there was anything to report but had no idea of the dramatic effects." Jim Arnold, of South West London Paranormal, said: "We carry out these kinds of investigations quite regularly, with medium to weak results being reported on a weekly basis. "Thorpe Park, however, was more striking as results were picked up immediately, with orbs, ghostly images in photography and ouija reaction results being strongest around the site where they were proposing to build Storm Surge. "The results were so strong, we felt the only explanation could be that an ancient burial ground or settlement was being disturbed, prompting the extra paranormal activity." Well, some call a scam to advertise and draw in the crowd, which I'm sure is worth keeping in mind, especially if they end up sticking a ghost ride in its place. Maybe they should think about releasing these 'ghostly images' they've caught on camera.

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02-07-2011, 05:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
desertrat Family Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 2,881	I think once you wake up , or piss off a ghost they would hang around for a while even if all construction stops. They could fence off the area and charge extra to see ghosts . desert rat

02-08-2011, 12:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
Joebenz Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 134	how about building a ghost ride on top of it? i'm sure it would be the best haunted house ride ever.

02-08-2011, 01:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
Andrew Brunelle Family Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Home Posts: 2,578	This is kind of a coincidence, because the store I work at (CVS Pharmacy) was built on an ancient burial ground for the Native Americans. There are tons of stories, such as papers being thrown about when the store was closed, and many if not all of my co-workers have seen the "Ghost," who is a woman with long, dark hair. I may have seen her a couple of times, or it could have been just a flash in the corner of my eye. I'll notice things moving in the corner of my eye at my job, and when I turn to look, there is nothing there. Interesting indeed...

02-08-2011, 09:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
Midwinter Mist Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lucid Dreamville Posts: 911	One thing is for sure, if this is legit, it would probably be best to keep rides away from that section. I could be wrong, but you never know if these spirits could mess with the electricity powering the ride. It's not a scenario I've heard of before, but there's a first for everything.

02-09-2011, 01:15 AM	#8 (permalink)
bluestar Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 775	People should leave all burial grounds as Sacred Places, and never, ever, interfere with them. Maybe we live and learn....

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