I got to explore Button House! Filming Tour Review

This was so fun! I definitely recommend visiting West Horsley Place if you can!

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[martxw]

I went there first on an open day, which was just £10 and was self guided so you could spend longer, although the bedrooms upstairs weren't open. You still needed to pre-book, and it was quite crowded. Not too bad, but tricky to get unobstructed photos.
Then back a few weeks later for the filming tour. As you said, it was one of the most knowledgeable and story filled tours I've been on.
I got my Fanny fall photo!
I must go back for the nooks and crannies tour, as I'm fascinated by the building's history.
Maybe I'll take a tripod and video myself running towards and back from the ghostly boundary at the gatehouse!

[tiraelion]

Some videos are great because of the commentary. This one is great because of how happy Jamie looks.

[yeowflower]

Thanks for this review. As an international fan I don’t think I’ll be lucky enough to see it but it sounds like a fantastic experience!

[lrrroftheplanetomicronpersei]

Looks great! Did NOT realise the dollhouse was real!
Appreciate your info

[isobellea]

Your happiness is palpable! So happy for you that you visited West Horsley Place, as a true fan you deserved this. I have been on two tours within four days! Booked a Nooks & Crannies Tour months in advance, travelled from Derbyshire and stayed in Reigate. Found there was an Open Day so went to that as well. Loved the house, the history, the atmosphere, the architecture, volunteers were so helpful and the pop up cafe was very welcome. To sit on the sofa's, and visit all the familiar rooms was incredible. Ghosts fans GO if you have the chance, it's truly brilliant!!! Well done Jamie 😉

[antonnalan]

I live in Australia but thanks to you I've now added this to my bucket list of places to go to! Thank you!

[avatar_melon]

do you get chance to take photos on the tour, for example the fanny fall photo or at Thomas’ tree like next to them?? i’m going for a film tour in September and I’m so curious :)

[ajnorsk]

Did you get to see the room where they trapped Thomas while he was trying to overcome his obsession with Alison? Though it is almost impossible to pick, I think he might just be my favourite character.

Thank you very muchly for your review, before now I had never thought to check where Button House was, and so was very pleased to discover it's easilly within day-trip distance from me! It is definitely something to add to my todo list for next year. And so I thank you in advance for what I'm sure will be a grand day out.

[GoatAndDog]

Interesting to learn they have a lift

I think they could make a few jokes that was included in the show (especially because only 3 residents could press the buttons)

[ghostss]

Did you get a chance to wander around the house/grounds a bit more on your own after, or was it just the tour?

[TheHopperUK]

Oh wow I'm so glad you got to do this:)

[Spineless-Lobster]

That sounds like so much fun! I know I would absolutely geek out at everything if I had the chance to go lol. I’m very happy for you!

[carolineskipper]

Thanks for sharing this - especially the access aspects! We might make it there one day!

[lstb]

I'm Australian so probably won't be able to visit it but it sounds amazing! Thank you for taking us with you ^-^

[SuzMcDonaldWellbeing]

I love Ghosts and am binge watching all episodes again. I’d love to visit next year. Did I miss you mentioning where the house is located?

[Moth.]

might ask to do this on my birthday in the summer! I was unsure cause I got some mobility issues going on but sounds like they got that covered:D
thanks Jamie for your amazing insight on this :)

[suzannekruyswijk]

This was just a joy to watch! Thank you!

[havenbarnes]

OMG NO WAY!! i'm so jealoussss 😭😭

[sarahglover]

You know its closed till April because they start filming the next series in January, right?

[nataliatheweirdo]

Im in australia, i spent two days in london and rlly hoped i could i add this to my list of things to do- i went in june- they didnt have anything ghosts related until august 😂 (or open days till mid july) very happy you got to go and i can see bits and pieces :)