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Private Stratford-upon-Avon Dark Side Walking Tour
Warwickshire
About
Step into the shadows of Stratford-Upon-Avon, where the town's darkest secrets and sinister past come to life. From chilling unsolved murders and whispered tales of witchcraft to the horrors of Plague and Civil War, this 1.5-hour tour will reveal the eerie side of the town best known for its famous poet and playwright. But beware—what lurks in the history of Stratford is far darker than you might expect.
This is no ordinary walk through Stratford-Upon-Avon. As you tread through haunting graveyards and along its spooky, cobbled streets, your local guide will unravel spine-chilling stories of mystery, death, and terror. Forget the rosy tales of Shakespeare—here, the ghosts of Stratford's trag...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
A friendly local guide
Admissions to any other attraction
Meeting Points
Departure
Shakespeare's Birthplace
The guide will meet you outside Shakespeare's Birthplace on Henley Street, and will be wearing a bright orange jacket.
Return
Royal Shakespeare Theatre
The tour ends outside the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Private Stratford-upon-Avon Dark Side Walking Tour
Warwickshire
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About
Step into the shadows of Stratford-Upon-Avon, where the town's darkest secrets and sinister past come to life. From chilling unsolved murders and whispered tales of witchcraft to the horrors of Plague and Civil War, this 1.5-hour tour will reveal the eerie side of the town best known for its famous poet and playwright. But beware—what lurks in the history of Stratford is far darker than you might expect.
This is no ordinary walk through Stratford-Upon-Avon. As you tread through haunting graveyards and along its spooky, cobbled streets, your local guide will unravel spine-chilling stories of mystery, death, and terror. Forget the rosy tales of Shakespeare—here, the ghosts of Stratford's trag...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
A friendly local guide
Admissions to any other attraction
Meeting Points
Departure
Shakespeare's Birthplace
The guide will meet you outside Shakespeare's Birthplace on Henley Street, and will be wearing a bright orange jacket.
Return
Royal Shakespeare Theatre
The tour ends outside the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.
Itinerary
1
Shakespeare's Birthplace
Meet your guide outside Shakespeare's Birthplace and be introduced to the darker side of this beautiful village, including it's plague connection.
10 minutes
2
The Jester
Discover the symbolism of the Jester statue and listen to the gruesome tale of the oldest murder in Warwickshire county.
5 minutes
3
The Old Thatch Tavern
Look upon the oldest pub in Stratford, complete with thatch roof...and it's very own ghostly spirits!
10 minutes
4
Garrick
Hear the dark past of the Garrick Inn, and how tragedy struck this building when Civil War was rampant in England.
10 minutes
5
Stratford-upon-Avon Town Hall
Whilst admiring the Town Hall, listen to stories of witches, gunpowder plots and assassination.
10 minutes
6
Mercure Stratford upon Avon Shakespeare Hotel
Look carefully at the Shakespeare Hotel , where you might see spectral forms in the windows.
5 minutes
7
Shakespeare's Schoolroom & Guildhall
Learn about the Masonic Guild of Stratford and their influence on the small town.
5 minutes
8
Shakespeare's New Place
Discover the history of Shakespeare's New Place and a very controversial tree that led to a man being chased out of town.
10 minutes
9
Hall's Croft
Listen to your guide as they point out the features of Hall's Croft, and the unearthly inhabitants who reside here.
5 minutes
10
Holy Trinity Church
Unearth some of the secrets of Holy Trinity Church and what lies beneath its floors. Wander through the graveyard to reveal the lives behind some of the gravestones.
10 minutes
11
Royal Shakespeare Theatre
End your tour with hearing the dark truth of the Bard himself, and the tragic events at the Theatre.
