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Manchester

Angel Meadow Manchester History Tour with Author Dean Kirby explores Victorian Manchester's notorious slum. Descend into 'Hell upon Earth' with historian Dean Kirby, author of 'Angel Meadow: Victorian Britain's Most Savage Slum.' Discover hidden stories of those who shaped Manchester, with personalized book signings and intimate group settings. A must for history buffs and descendants alike.

Angel Meadow Manchester History Tour with Author Dean Kirby explores Victorian Manchester's notorious slum. Descend into 'Hell upon Earth' with historian Dean Kirby, author of 'Angel Meadow: Victorian Britain's Most Savage Slum.' Discover hidden stories of those who shaped Manchester, with personalized book signings and intimate group settings. A must for history buffs and descendants alike.

Stratford-upon-Avon

The Sinister Side of Shakespeare's Stratford Walking Tour explores the darker side of Stratford's history. A professional guide leads a circular walk unveiling tales of plague, murder, ghosts, witches, and other gruesome happenings from the time of William Shakespeare, providing a unique and chilling historical experience.

The Sinister Side of Shakespeare's Stratford Walking Tour explores the darker side of Stratford's history. A professional guide leads a circular walk unveiling tales of plague, murder, ghosts, witches, and other gruesome happenings from the time of William Shakespeare, providing a unique and chilling historical experience.

York

Villainous History and Rum Tasting Tour in York: Step into a world of shadows and secrets at Villains Rum of York, a stone's throw from Stonegate. This isn't just a tour; it's an immersive indoor experience where York’s dark past comes alive. A villainous guide leads a small group through tales of plotters, poisoners, kings, and cutthroats—the real-life rogues who inspired the unique rums. Expect to uncover the gripping stories of York's most notorious villains, brought to life with captivating storytelling, humor, and historical accuracy. The experience includes sampling handcrafted, locally inspired rums, each carefully linked to the villainous tale being told. Gin and alcohol-free options are also available for those who prefer them. The tour unfolds entirely inside Villains Rum's immersive rum shop, a villainous hideaway where the shadows always await, rain or shine. This experience is perfect for history buffs, rum lovers, and anyone with a curious mind. Participants will be guided by live costumed villains, while discovering the true dark history of York’s most infamous characters. This includes alcoholic beverages to sample. This experience does not include anything that is not stated.

Villainous History and Rum Tasting Tour in York: Step into a world of shadows and secrets at Villains Rum of York, a stone's throw from Stonegate. This isn't just a tour; it's an immersive indoor experience where York’s dark past comes alive. A villainous guide leads a small group through tales of plotters, poisoners, kings, and cutthroats—the real-life rogues who inspired the unique rums. Expect to uncover the gripping stories of York's most notorious villains, brought to life with captivating storytelling, humor, and historical accuracy. The experience includes sampling handcrafted, locally inspired rums, each carefully linked to the villainous tale being told. Gin and alcohol-free options are also available for those who prefer them. The tour unfolds entirely inside Villains Rum's immersive rum shop, a villainous hideaway where the shadows always await, rain or shine. This experience is perfect for history buffs, rum lovers, and anyone with a curious mind. Participants will be guided by live costumed villains, while discovering the true dark history of York’s most infamous characters. This includes alcoholic beverages to sample. This experience does not include anything that is not stated.

Warwick

Dark History Walking Tour in Warwick explores the town's sinister side. Hear ghost stories from Warwick Castle, discover a murder near the Lord Leycester Hospital, and learn about the demonic dog. Follow the path of the Great Fire and visit Warwick's tallest building to find out about its historic burials. Discover Warwick's dark tales and executed criminals.

Dark History Walking Tour in Warwick explores the town's sinister side. Hear ghost stories from Warwick Castle, discover a murder near the Lord Leycester Hospital, and learn about the demonic dog. Follow the path of the Great Fire and visit Warwick's tallest building to find out about its historic burials. Discover Warwick's dark tales and executed criminals.

Liverpool

Liverpool True Crime Tour offers a thrilling exploration into the city's intriguing past, where glamour and crime intertwine. This walking tour takes participants through iconic venues and delves into the dark history of Liverpool's glitz, glamour, gangsters, and crime. It's a unique way to experience Liverpool, venturing beyond the typical tourist trails. Participants can expect to discover how glamour and crime have coexisted in Liverpool. The tour visits historic pubs and explores hidden history, providing insights into the city's captivating, often scandalous, stories. The tour is led by a local expert who guides participants through the city, sharing fascinating details and anecdotes. This experience offers a different perspective on Liverpool's rich history and culture. The Liverpool True Crime Tour includes the guidance of a local expert throughout the tour, while excluding gratuities and any food or drink consumed within the venues visited. Key stops include the Historic Pubs of Liverpool, offering a glimpse into the city's social history, and a Hidden History Pub Crawl, uncovering secrets and stories often overlooked. This tour provides a memorable and engaging way to experience Liverpool's unique blend of glamour and crime.

Liverpool True Crime Tour offers a thrilling exploration into the city's intriguing past, where glamour and crime intertwine. This walking tour takes participants through iconic venues and delves into the dark history of Liverpool's glitz, glamour, gangsters, and crime. It's a unique way to experience Liverpool, venturing beyond the typical tourist trails. Participants can expect to discover how glamour and crime have coexisted in Liverpool. The tour visits historic pubs and explores hidden history, providing insights into the city's captivating, often scandalous, stories. The tour is led by a local expert who guides participants through the city, sharing fascinating details and anecdotes. This experience offers a different perspective on Liverpool's rich history and culture. The Liverpool True Crime Tour includes the guidance of a local expert throughout the tour, while excluding gratuities and any food or drink consumed within the venues visited. Key stops include the Historic Pubs of Liverpool, offering a glimpse into the city's social history, and a Hidden History Pub Crawl, uncovering secrets and stories often overlooked. This tour provides a memorable and engaging way to experience Liverpool's unique blend of glamour and crime.

Leeds

Leeds Ghost Tour: Explore the Haunting History of Leeds. Embark on a thrilling walking tour through the eerie streets of Leeds, led by the captivating Lord Bartholomew Catch. This character-led tour takes participants on a journey through Leeds' most haunted locations, revealing chilling tales of witches, murderers, and the city's dark past. Perfect for all ages, this experience is both wheelchair accessible and dog-friendly, ensuring an inclusive adventure for everyone. What to Expect: The tour begins at the historic Corn Exchange, winding its way through key sites such as Skull and Stones Yard, Leeds Waterfront, and the atmospheric Shambles. Participants will hear spooky stories connected to landmarks like Leeds Minster, Granary Wharf, and the former Quarry Hill Slums. Notable stops include The Adelphi, Victoria Quarter, Ship Inn Yard, and the Leeds Grand Theatre, each with its own haunting history. This experience includes a character-led tour with a knowledgeable guide. It excludes personal expenses. Discover the hidden secrets of Leeds with an expert guide, exploring the city's paranormal side. This tour offers a unique and memorable way to experience Leeds' rich history. Enjoy a weekend evening delving into the city's dark past, uncovering stories that have shaped the area. Lord Bartholomew Catch and crew have expertise, with strong reviews, making the experience trustworthy and scary in the best way.

Leeds Ghost Tour: Explore the Haunting History of Leeds. Embark on a thrilling walking tour through the eerie streets of Leeds, led by the captivating Lord Bartholomew Catch. This character-led tour takes participants on a journey through Leeds' most haunted locations, revealing chilling tales of witches, murderers, and the city's dark past. Perfect for all ages, this experience is both wheelchair accessible and dog-friendly, ensuring an inclusive adventure for everyone. What to Expect: The tour begins at the historic Corn Exchange, winding its way through key sites such as Skull and Stones Yard, Leeds Waterfront, and the atmospheric Shambles. Participants will hear spooky stories connected to landmarks like Leeds Minster, Granary Wharf, and the former Quarry Hill Slums. Notable stops include The Adelphi, Victoria Quarter, Ship Inn Yard, and the Leeds Grand Theatre, each with its own haunting history. This experience includes a character-led tour with a knowledgeable guide. It excludes personal expenses. Discover the hidden secrets of Leeds with an expert guide, exploring the city's paranormal side. This tour offers a unique and memorable way to experience Leeds' rich history. Enjoy a weekend evening delving into the city's dark past, uncovering stories that have shaped the area. Lord Bartholomew Catch and crew have expertise, with strong reviews, making the experience trustworthy and scary in the best way.

Birmingham

Explore Birmingham's grim past on the Private Birmingham Ghosts and Gallows Walking Tour. Uncover public hangings, notorious gangs, and the ghost of Henry Skinner. Walk in the footsteps of murderers and executioners on this unique 1.5-hour tour, revealing a dark side of the city. A spine-chilling, historical adventure.

Explore Birmingham's grim past on the Private Birmingham Ghosts and Gallows Walking Tour. Uncover public hangings, notorious gangs, and the ghost of Henry Skinner. Walk in the footsteps of murderers and executioners on this unique 1.5-hour tour, revealing a dark side of the city. A spine-chilling, historical adventure.

Scarborough

The Black Widow - Dark Tales unveils Scarborough's sinister history through true crime stories, paranormal hauntings and local legends.This walking tour explores chilling tales, with parental discretion advised for children. Tram ride included seasonally.Runs March to December, private bookings available in off-season.

The Black Widow - Dark Tales unveils Scarborough's sinister history through true crime stories, paranormal hauntings and local legends.This walking tour explores chilling tales, with parental discretion advised for children. Tram ride included seasonally.Runs March to December, private bookings available in off-season.

Birmingham

Birmingham Must-see Attractions Walking Tour offers a personalized exploration led by expert guides. Discover the Roundhouse, Centenary Square's architecture, and the Jewellery Quarter's history. Experience Digbeth's art, Gay Village's culture, and iconic landmarks. Enjoy a private tour customized to your interests, delving deep into Birmingham's vibrant heritage.

Birmingham Must-see Attractions Walking Tour offers a personalized exploration led by expert guides. Discover the Roundhouse, Centenary Square's architecture, and the Jewellery Quarter's history. Experience Digbeth's art, Gay Village's culture, and iconic landmarks. Enjoy a private tour customized to your interests, delving deep into Birmingham's vibrant heritage.

Liverpool

Private Liverpool Dark Side Walking Tour reveals Liverpool's sinister history. Led by guide Dan, explore gruesome tales of Jack the Ripper and the slave trade. This private tour offers a spine-tingling exploration of the city's darkest secrets, walking through cemeteries and historical sites. A uniquely frightful experience.

Private Liverpool Dark Side Walking Tour reveals Liverpool's sinister history. Led by guide Dan, explore gruesome tales of Jack the Ripper and the slave trade. This private tour offers a spine-tingling exploration of the city's darkest secrets, walking through cemeteries and historical sites. A uniquely frightful experience.

York

On the Beat: Murders, Crime & Mystery Private York Walking Tour explores York's criminal past with a former police officer. Discover tales from the Yorkshire Ripper to dark dealings along the River Ouse and Dick Turpin’s grave. See the Shambles and learn about the city's oldest police force and house.

On the Beat: Murders, Crime & Mystery Private York Walking Tour explores York's criminal past with a former police officer. Discover tales from the Yorkshire Ripper to dark dealings along the River Ouse and Dick Turpin’s grave. See the Shambles and learn about the city's oldest police force and house.

York

York’s Haunted Heart: Ghost, Ghouls and Gallows, explores York's eerie past on foot. This spooky walking tour, a memorable journey through time, features tales of tragedy and ghostly encounters. Visit haunted landmarks and snickelways, perfect for thrill-seekers of all ages. Comfortable shoes and bravery are required for this chilling adventure.

York’s Haunted Heart: Ghost, Ghouls and Gallows, explores York's eerie past on foot. This spooky walking tour, a memorable journey through time, features tales of tragedy and ghostly encounters. Visit haunted landmarks and snickelways, perfect for thrill-seekers of all ages. Comfortable shoes and bravery are required for this chilling adventure.

Birmingham

Birmingham Slogging Gangs Walking Tour with Edward Shelby explores the real history of Birmingham's gangs in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Discover the cultural context, key figures like Billy Kimber, and the reality versus popular portrayals. This historical tour includes pub stops and covers historical gang territories.

Birmingham Slogging Gangs Walking Tour with Edward Shelby explores the real history of Birmingham's gangs in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Discover the cultural context, key figures like Billy Kimber, and the reality versus popular portrayals. This historical tour includes pub stops and covers historical gang territories.

Middlesbrough

The Durham Private Full Day Tour offers a deep dive into the captivating history and culture of Durham. This private tour allows guests to explore the cobbled streets, bridges, and scenic riverside paths while uncovering 1,000 years of stories. From tales of saints and Prince Bishops to the city's darker past, a local guide brings Durham's rich heritage to life. The tour includes guided visits to the magnificent Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle, two iconic landmarks that showcase the city's historical and cultural significance. Guests can wander through Durham City, soaking in the atmosphere, before stopping for coffee and cake at a charming local cafe. Later, the tour ventures into the heart of 'Dark Durham', revealing intriguing stories, before ending with a refreshing beer in one of Durham's historic pubs. This full-day experience includes entry and a tour of both Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle, plus two insightful walking tours. Guests also enjoy bottled water, alcoholic beverages, and a coffee and tea break. Lunch is not included, allowing flexibility to explore local eateries.

The Durham Private Full Day Tour offers a deep dive into the captivating history and culture of Durham. This private tour allows guests to explore the cobbled streets, bridges, and scenic riverside paths while uncovering 1,000 years of stories. From tales of saints and Prince Bishops to the city's darker past, a local guide brings Durham's rich heritage to life. The tour includes guided visits to the magnificent Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle, two iconic landmarks that showcase the city's historical and cultural significance. Guests can wander through Durham City, soaking in the atmosphere, before stopping for coffee and cake at a charming local cafe. Later, the tour ventures into the heart of 'Dark Durham', revealing intriguing stories, before ending with a refreshing beer in one of Durham's historic pubs. This full-day experience includes entry and a tour of both Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle, plus two insightful walking tours. Guests also enjoy bottled water, alcoholic beverages, and a coffee and tea break. Lunch is not included, allowing flexibility to explore local eateries.

Leeds

The Private Leeds Dark Side Walking Tour unveils the city's eerie past, exploring murders, ghosts, and mysteries. Discover haunted pubs, the Leeds Mummy, and grim historical events in this 1.5-hour tour. Perfect for history buffs and thrill-seekers. Experience a unique, spooky side of Leeds.

The Private Leeds Dark Side Walking Tour unveils the city's eerie past, exploring murders, ghosts, and mysteries. Discover haunted pubs, the Leeds Mummy, and grim historical events in this 1.5-hour tour. Perfect for history buffs and thrill-seekers. Experience a unique, spooky side of Leeds.

Manchester

Private Fletcher Moss Park Manchester Day Tour offers a deep dive into Manchester's soul. Explore its historical cathedral, vibrant Northern Quarter art scene, and industrial past at the Science and Industry Museum. Conclude with the tranquility of Fletcher Moss Botanical Gardens. A blend of history, culture, and natural beauty awaits.

Private Fletcher Moss Park Manchester Day Tour offers a deep dive into Manchester's soul. Explore its historical cathedral, vibrant Northern Quarter art scene, and industrial past at the Science and Industry Museum. Conclude with the tranquility of Fletcher Moss Botanical Gardens. A blend of history, culture, and natural beauty awaits.