About the Event
Join Spooky Paranormal Investigations for an evening paranormal investigation at the East Anglia Transport Museum in Carlton Colville, near Lowestoft.
After the museum has closed to the public, you’ll investigate different buildings and areas across this unusual historic transport site, along with selected historic trams and buses.
SPI does not promise or guarantee paranormal activity. We do not use actors, staged scares or knowingly manufacture paranormal activity or evidence. We encourage guests to consider ordinary explanations and form their own conclusions about anything they experience.
Good to Know
Age18+
ExperienceNo previous experience required
EquipmentSPI equipment provided; your own is welcome
BringA torch, warm clothing and suitable footwear
About the Venue
The beginnings of the East Anglia Transport Museum date back to 1962, when four local tramway enthusiasts rescued the body of Lowestoft Tramcar No. 14 and developed the idea of creating a transport museum.
The museum was established on its present site in 1965 and opened to the public for the first time in 1972.
Today, it preserves a wide-ranging collection of historic transport, including trams, trolleybuses, buses and the East Suffolk Light Railway.
Accessibility & Physical Access
The East Anglia Transport Museum is a historic site and some parts of the investigation have limited accessibility.
Guests will move between areas using established roads and pathways. There are no planned muddy or gravel walking areas on the normal SPI event route.
Some areas include cobbled road and tramway surfaces. These are maintained but can be uneven underfoot.
Access to some historic buildings, trams, buses and other vehicles may involve steps, narrow entrances or other physical restrictions, meaning not every investigation area will be accessible to every guest.
An accessible toilet is available.
If you have mobility, accessibility or participation requirements, please contact SPI before booking so we can explain the expected conditions and discuss any reasonable adjustments that may be possible.
You do not normally need to provide a medical diagnosis — it is more useful to tell us about the barrier you may experience or the adjustment you require.
Areas We Investigate
The investigation is expected to take place across various buildings and areas around the museum site, together with selected historic trams and buses.
We do not advertise a fixed list of individual buildings because the exact investigation areas may vary depending on venue access, operational requirements and safety considerations on the night.
SPI will explain the areas available and any restrictions during the event briefing.
What Happens During the Evening?
Guests will meet the SPI team, check in and receive an introduction and important safety and venue briefing.
You’ll normally be divided into smaller investigation groups and rotate through different areas of the museum.
SPI hosts will introduce different equipment, investigation methods and experiments and support guests who have never investigated before.
Scheduled breaks will take place during the evening.
Where venue rules, staffing, time and safety arrangements allow, there may also be opportunities for quieter or more independent investigation. This cannot be guaranteed and does not permit entry into restricted areas.
Meeting Point, Parking & Base Area
Guests should meet the SPI team in the adjoining museum car park.
Parking is available free of charge.
SPI’s base and break area will be inside the café building. The café itself will not be open during the event.
Guests may use the base area during breaks and may leave belongings there, although personal belongings remain the responsibility of the guest.
Please arrive at the advertised time.
If you are running late, contact SPI as soon as possible. Where venue arrangements allow, we will normally try to accommodate arrivals up to approximately 15 minutes after the advertised start time, but late admission cannot be guaranteed once the investigation has begun.
Equipment, What to Bring & Refreshments
SPI provides a range of paranormal investigation equipment for guests to use and will explain how it works.
Guests may also bring their own investigation equipment and remain responsible for it throughout the evening.
Please bring:
- a torch
- sensible, sturdy footwear
- warm clothing and additional layers
- any personal medication or essential items you require
- your own paranormal investigation equipment if you wish
- food, snacks and non-alcoholic drinks if wanted
Some museum buildings and historic vehicles may be cold and unheated, so please dress appropriately.
SPI will provide tea and coffee.
The museum café will not be open.
Important Event Information
- This event is advertised as 18+. Please do not book for anyone under 18 without contacting SPI first.
- Alcohol is not permitted.
- Guests must not attend under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs.
- Follow instructions from SPI and venue representatives and remain within permitted investigation areas.
- Treat the historic vehicles, buildings, exhibits and investigation equipment with care.
- Smoking and vaping are not permitted anywhere on the museum site. Anyone wishing to smoke or vape must leave the venue grounds and use an appropriate area off site.
- Please tell an SPI host before leaving the museum site during the event.
- Personal photography and recording are permitted subject to venue requirements and SPI’s Photography & Filming at SPI Events Policy. Please respect guests who do not wish to be included.
- Mobile phones should normally be placed in flight mode during investigation sessions unless required for an essential reason. Please let your group know if this applies.
- If you leave the event early, please tell an SPI host so we can sign you out.
Before Booking
Please read the event information above carefully, particularly the Accessibility & Physical Access section before purchasing a ticket.
Your booking is subject to SPI's:
- Terms & Conditions
- Cancellation, Refund & Ticket Transfer Policy
- Guest Code of Conduct
- Age Requirements at SPI Events
- Accessibility at SPI Events
- Photography & Filming at SPI Events
Optional Refund Protection: XCover may offer separate third-party Refund Protection during checkout under its own terms. It does not replace SPI’s cancellation and refund policy or your statutory rights.
Questions about the event or whether it is suitable for you? Contact SPI before booking.
