Ghosts location hosts fans' event for Halloween

Eight members of the public dressed as characters from the BBC sitcom Ghosts, standing outside the entrance to West Horsley Place, the filming location for the programme.Image source, West Horsley Place Trust
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Fans of the show are being encouraged to dress as its characters for the open day

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Fans of the BBC sitcom Ghosts are being offered the chance to visit its filming location for Halloween.

The UK version of the series, which followed the adventures of a living couple sharing a house with a group of spirits, was filmed at West Horsley Place near Guildford, Surrey.

Named Button House in the programme, the venue will be open to pre-booked groups between 10:00 and 16:00 GMT on 30 October.

Visitors are being encouraged to dress as their favourite characters, with episodes being screened throughout the day.

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West Horsley Place played the role of Button House in the programme

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Ghosts sees a living couple sharing a dilapidated mansion with a collection of spirits

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The dolls house used in the programme's credits will be on display

Visitors will have a chance to see marks supposedly burned into doorways by real witches, as well as take part in games inspired by moments and running jokes from the series, including washing line volleyball, chess and "twist-it".

Several props will also be on display, including the dolls house used in the programme's opening credits.

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