People from Blackpool and the Fylde who have ever watched TV's Most Haunted', can find out what its really like to stay in a haunted house.

The local office of a medical research and care charity is on the lookout for any brave souls who would like to take part in a ghost hunt to help raise funds for the charity by being sponsored.

The event, on February 23, next year, will see 20 people spending the night inside Stanley Palace in Chester each having a very personal experience as they search for the resident ghosts that haunt this 16th century building.

Stanley Palace is Chester's finest Elizabethan house and is famous for its hauntings.

It's most renowned ghost is that of Elizabeth Warburton, known as 'The Lady'.

She died in 1627 and has been witnessed walking around the building on various occasions.

The night, which starts at 9pm and finishes at 5am, begins with a special tour of the building detailing real-life experiences and historical information researched by the experts.

This will set the scene before the group is joined by a team of experienced paranormal investigators and mediums who will use their knowledge to track down the most haunted areas of the building.

During the night there will be experiments in which everyone can take part, including full use of ghost hunting and psychic equipment.

To take part, anyone interested is asked to pay a reservation fee of £25 and raise a minimum sponsorship of £125.

For further details please call the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign on 01244 403012 or email charlesh@muscular-dystrophy.org for details.