Uncover Otley’s eerie past on a spine-chilling ghost tour. Explore haunted streets, hear spooky tales, and end with a drink at The Black Horse.
- Otley Market - Discover the rich history of Otley, its origins, and the notable figures who once walked its streets. Explore The Clock Tower and the eccentric characters of Otley Market Place. From eye-lickers to mouth butchers, historical Otley was not for the faint-hearted.
- The Navvies Memorial - Uncover the history of our nation’s railways and the ‘navvies’ who built them. Learn about their shockingly gruesome lives (and deaths) and how their spirits still wander Yorkshire’s railway tracks.
- Otley Parish Church - Step into this eerie churchyard, learn about the bone-house that once stood here, and the ghosts that roam among the graves.
- The Chevin - Hear tales of the ghosts of Otley Chevin and visit the home of Otley’s most famous historical figure, Thomas Chippendale.
- The Black Bull - Delve into the grim history of The Black Bull, Otley’s oldest (and possibly most haunted) pub.
- New Inn Court - Walk through the ginnel into Bay Horse Court to hear a ghostly story about The Bay Horse Inn.
- Otley Courthouse Arts Centre - Discover the hauntings of Otley Courthouse.
- Cattle Market Street - See the site of Otley’s former Cattle Market and learn about the hauntings of the nearby pub, The Horse and Farrier.
- River Wharfe - Visit Tittybottle Park and hear a tale of a woman’s watery grave; she is occasionally seen on the other side of the river. Keep your eyes peeled…
- Gallows Hill - Learn about the history of Otley’s first official site for capital punishment: Gallows Hill.
- Manor House - Discover the history of the Archbishops who once lived here and the Catholic priests who sought refuge in the nearby parish church.
- Carbonated beverages
- A free drink from the bar at The Black Horse Hotel (18+ only, please be aware you may be asked for ID at the bar)
A spine-chilling 1hr walking tour around the seemingly quaint streets of this medieval town.
Discover who hobbles across the cobbles in Otley’s very own eerie historical ghost tour. A spooky historic walking tour showcasing Otley’s miserable, often strange past.
In an uncovering of Otley’s rich, largely unexplored history, you are likely to fall in love with this little old town for its past and its present. Witness the most haunted buildings, walk through the creepiest graveyards, and learn all about Otley’s folk tales, ghost stories, and unknown facts.
Meet your guide by the clock tower in Otley Market Place.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.