On behalf of Walkergate, the Bishops’ Mill, and Walking with the Ghosts of Durham, we are proud to announce that a grand total of £800 has been raised for Northumbrian Blood Bikes by this October’s annual charity ghost walks.

Ghost Whisperer and supernatural enthusiast Andrew Ross runs frequent ghost tours of Durham city throughout the autumn and winter. In the weeks preceding Halloween, the two-time Durham Tourism Superstar nominee joined forces with Walkergate and the Bishops Mill to dedicate two of his ghost walks to raising money for a worthy cause. For 2025, money has been raised for regional charity Northumbrian Blood Bikes, an organisation established by local volunteers to deliver essential blood and other urgent medical supplies out of hours between hospitals and healthcare sites in North East England. 

Walkergate served as the start and end point for each tour. Fans of the paranormal embarked upon a spooky walk around the city centre’s most haunted streets and buildings, learning about Durham’s most famous ghouls from Britain’s first female serial killer Mary Ann Cotton to the Riverside’s water spirit Nelly Longarms. Attendees finished the tour with a complimentary warming drink at The Bishops Mill – a welcome refreshment after such a chilling experience!

Sandra Stewart, Manager, Walkergate Durham, said:

“We’re delighted to host the Ghost Whisperer for another year of charity fundraising! The Northumbrian Blood Bikes do exceptional work across the region, and we’re very proud to support them and raise awareness of their essential services. We hope everyone enjoyed these spooktacular events, which have been a unique and imaginative way to celebrate the Halloween season.”

Andrew Ross, Walking with the Ghosts of Durham, said:

“It’s been a pleasure working with Walkergate once again to raise funds for a vital North East service. Being able to share the lesser-known – and sometimes bizarre – histories and supernatural stores of Durham with a new audience is my favourite part of my work, so to be able to incorporate this good deed is incredibly fulfilling.”

Kirsty Lawrence, Publicity Officer, Northumbrian Blood Bikes, said:

“We are extremely grateful to have been chosen as the charity for the ghost walks. For every £3 raised for our charity we are able to carry out one job free of charge for the NHS. In real terms, that’s one person’s health journey we have supported and could be one person’s life saved. This is why a donation such as this is vital to enable us to keep our fleet on the road. We thank you all for supporting us!”