From October 26 until November 2, the Lake District's Muncaster Castle is offering a series of torchlight ghost tours each evening during its 'Hallowe'en Week', where visitors can discover more about the castle's supernatural residents.

Scientists have been researching the 'ghosts' of Muncaster Castle since 1992 and are still unable to explain some of the strange occurrences reported there, so visitors can now try their own luck as Muncaster ghost detectives.

Many of the stories about ghosts at Muncaster involve Tom Fool, the castle's former jester. Some people believe he is still causing mischief, around 400 years after he lived at the castle. Tales are also told of the 'Muncaster Boggle' or White Lady who reportedly haunts the gardens and roadways around Muncaster.

Peter Frost-Pennington, whose family own the Castle, said: "People are fascinated with Muncaster's spooky history and reputation for being one of Britain's most haunted castles, so we want to offer them the chance to track down one of our ghosts for themselves.

"Our entertaining ghost tours enable families to have fun exploring the castle by torchlight as well as enjoying lots of other Halloween activities throughout the week."

Muncaster's Hallowe'en Week will also feature a 'ghostly grotto', where there will be games, face painting and other children's fun activities throughout the week from 3pm until 5pm. Joel Dickinson will take to the stage each evening from 5pm, except November 2, with his popular magic show.

After dark, the gardens and castle will be lit up with an array of multi-coloured lights as part of Darkest Muncaster until 9pm each evening. The display will include a creepy show with ghosts and witches projected on to the walls of the Castle.

There will also be nightly talks on Cumbrian Hallowe'en traditions and stories, plus the 'Juggling Inferno' will wow the crowds with his dare-devil fire juggling performances from October 29 until November 1.

Darkest Muncaster is open from dusk (last admission 8pm). Creeping Kate's Kitchen is open until 8pm each evening.

Any children wearing fancy dress will get free entry to Muncaster throughout Hallowe'en week and on Hallowe'en.

There is an extra charge for the Muncaster ghost tours, which include a chance to see the castle's famous 'haunted' Tapestry Room.

Advance booking is essential as places are limited. For more information on Muncaster's Ghosts, Hallowe'en week and the castle's other attractions and events log on to www.muncaster.co.uk or call 01229 717614.