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Shakespeare's Stratford Ghost Tour: Exploring Plague, Murder, Witches Tales
4.9
201 Ratings
Warwickshire
Perhaps you’ll feel startled, possibly intrigued, or even be frightened, but one thing is certain - you will be captivated as we take you through the core of Stratford-upon-Avon, sharing stories of pandemics, homicides, phantoms and witchcraft.
Perhaps you’ll feel startled, possibly intrigued, or even be frightened, but one thing is certain - you will be captivated as we take you through the core of Stratford-upon-Avon, sharing stories of pandemics, homicides, phantoms and witchcraft.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Garrick - We start at the start - the start of the Bubonic Plague outbreak that is!
- Town Hall Stratford upon Avon - Still on the corner of Sheep Street and High Street, learn about the ghost from the Civil War days.
- Shakespeare’s New Place - We will stand here and marvel at a building that hasn’t been there or hundreds of years and hear…
- Garrick - We start at the start - the start of the Bubonic Plague outbreak that is!
- Town Hall Stratford upon Avon - Still on the corner of Sheep Street and High Street, learn about the ghost from the Civil War days.
- Shakespeare’s New Place - We will stand here and marvel at a building that hasn’t been there or hundreds of years and hear the story of how a murder was committed to get ownership of the building.
- Shakespeare’s Schoolroom & Guildhall - You might think you had a hard time at school, but it’s nothing compared to what you have had to endure in the 16th Century, and oh my word, what a view you’d have had out of the window….
- Hall’s Croft - Shakespeare’s eldest daughter married the only doctor in town, but would treatment from John Hall kill or cure you?
- Holy Trinity Church - Enter the churchyard? Or should we just stand outside to hear some of the most gruesome tales of the residents?
- Chain Ferry - As we pass by the River Avon, please remember the Health and Safety briefing and don’t fall in! But if you do, you won’t be the first to have met a watery grave in Stratford….
- Royal Shakespeare Theatre - We walk along the banks of the Avon and you’ll hear stories of the river and learn about the special local significance of September the 21st!
- Lambs - Peer down the ancient court and hear one final tragic tale of witchcraft and murder.
- The Platinum Jubilee Tree - And we’re back at the start point, well done if you made it all the way around!
- Stratford-upon-Avon - Passby Tudor World. They claim to be the most haunted building in England, but there are terrors all around…..
What's Included
- Circular walk through Stratford-upon-Avon
- Stories of mysterious and grizzly historical events
- Circular walk through Stratford-upon-Avon
- Stories of mysterious and grizzly historical events
Location
Sinister Stratford
Sheep Street
Meet your guide at the TOP corner of Sheep Street (CV37 6EE) and High Street (CV37 6FD), opposite the Town Hall, the Old Bank and the Garrick Inn, next to a red phone box, a red pillar box and Red Hot Mammas Pizzeria. There are pins on Google Maps for Sinister Stratford and the Platinum Jubilee Tree
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(201 Ratings)
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Rachel_r
Nov 11, 2024
Very entertaining! - Very entertaining and funny steering the group round the streets of Stratford. A bit grisly without being too much - suspect older children would enjoy it. Well worth the ticket price.
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Charles_t
Nov 10, 2024
Well worth it. - Interesting stories and facts, engaging host. Was interrupted by a couple of drunks that tried to tag along, but the host dealt with them without any drama. Host also had the voice to project over local traffic noise.
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Philippa_t
Nov 3, 2024
excellent guide and tour - the guide was very knowledgable humorous we all thoroughly enjoyed our tour and would recommend .⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Andrea_f
Nov 3, 2024
Great tour, well... - Great tour, well delivered, knowledgeable and funny. Great insight into Stratford upon Avons history
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Shandylincs
Nov 3, 2024
Excellent and well done, Joe was an informative and entertaining - We choose the 5pm as we thought it be good a little bit spooky and dark...
Throughly enjoyed the walk Joe was entertaining and interesting. I would recommend 100%.
Made for an interesting abd informative hour and half.
5 didn't turn up to it even though they had paid.
Totally their loss to miss it.
The route is a circular walk.
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Michelle_h
Oct 30, 2024
Awesome! - Joe was knowledgeable and entertaining-loved the tour! Make sure you do this as you will learn so much more about the beautiful town and its history.
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Jennifer_k
Oct 28, 2024
The sinister walk was worth the time - This was a great walk. The guide was delightful to be with and the information was so fun. It was a great way to learn about the village and very reasonably priced.
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Sharon_f
Oct 26, 2024
Walking tour of Stratford - upon - Avon - Great walking tour and I loved visiting the cemetery and waterfront. My only problem was there were no stops to use the restroom so I had to run into a pub along the way. It would have to nice to plan a stop along the way.
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Mabella_1
Oct 26, 2024
Great Stratford tour - We really enjoyed our walking tour learning lots of interesting facts about Stratford. We’d highly recommend this for anyone in the area looking for something fun to do. The kids enjoyed it too (13, 10, 9) and kept them entertained.
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John_d
Oct 30, 2024
Not appropriate for children - Tour guide was knowledgeable but used inappropriate language and clearly made children on the tour uncomfortable.
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