Kelvedon Hatch Bunker, hidden beneath an unassuming cottage in Essex, has a fascinating yet chilling history. Built in the early 1950s, during the height of Cold War tensions, it was designed as a secret government shelter, intended to house up to 600 key personnel, including high-ranking officials and military leaders, in the event of a nuclear attack. The bunker was equipped with dormitories, communications rooms, a medical bay, and even a BBC broadcasting studio to keep the public informed during a crisis. It remained operational for decades but was eventually decommissioned in the 1990s. Today, it serves as a museum, offering visitors a glimpse into Cold War survival tactics—along with an unsettling atmosphere that many believe is haunted.

Paranormal activity at Kelvedon Hatch is widely reported, making it one of the most famous haunted locations in the UK. Visitors and paranormal investigators have encountered shadowy figures moving through the corridors, heard disembodied whispers echoing through the tunnels, and experienced unexplained cold spots, particularly near the medical bay and the radio room. Some claim to have seen the apparition of a man in military uniform, possibly a former worker or guard still lingering in the bunker. Others have reported a feeling of being watched, sudden oppressive energy, and even physical sensations like being touched or pushed when no one else is around.

Theories about the hauntings range from the spirits of those who once worked in the bunker to residual energy left behind from decades of tense operations and secrecy. The underground location, combined with its history of emergency drills and Cold War paranoia, may have created an environment perfect for lingering supernatural activity.

You are welcome to bring your own equipment, we will provide an array of paranormal equipment to use and explain how to use it. 

The investigation will take place in darkness, please bring a torch with you.

Although snacks and hot and cold drinks are provided throughout the night, you’re welcome to bring your own.

Other than the above, bring yourself, a smile and willingness to participate.

As with all RIP-UK events you can expect 

Group Vigils including table tipping, Séance, and more,

Lone Vigils,

Use of Paranormal Equipment

Hot and cold drinks facilities,

Snacks, refreshments, and treats.

You will be accompanied and guided if needed by our experienced team during the event, investigation equipment such as k2 meters, MEL meters, REM pods, trigger objects, ouija boards, divining rods and much more will be provided for your use and refreshments will be available through-out the night.

Firstly a relaxed, fun time with like minded individuals! No matter if you come alone or as a group, you will leave having met some new people and maybe make some new friends on the way. 

On your ghost hunt with RIP-UK, you will have exclusive access to this location. Our events start at specific times, we ask that you arrive with time to spare ideally around 15 minutes before the event start time.

The event will start with a relaxed greeting, health and safety briefing and shortly after we will venture forth into the unknown.

Please note this is not a sleep over event, if you are travelling a considerable distance we recommend you book a hotel room, there are a number of choices in the area.

The RIP-UK promise… this is REAL ghost hunting! As a team we promise on our events we fake nothing, we actively ask our event venue hosts to ensure any and all devices in the venue that could distract or cause false positives are turned off. We set up nothing more than the refreshments! 

This means what happens, happens but we will not make something happen falsely. We do endeavour to create every opportunity for genuine activity through vigil guidance and experiements.

To get the most from the evening we encourage you to try your hand at as many things as you can, if you’re feeling particularly brave you could try a lone vigil, join others on a ouija board or perhaps even sensory deprivation experiments as we try to commune with the spirits and ghosts of the building.

Please dress weather appropriately, with extra layers of clothing if it’s cold, plus comfortable shoes and a torch if you need one.