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DISCOVER STRATFORD’S DARK HISTORY THIS HALLOWEEN WEEKEND
Do something different on Halloween and discover a different side to the city you live and breathe in; 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 your town. As you tread through a haunting graveyard 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 tragic past await you.
Tour highlights:
- Warwickshire’s oldest unsolved murder
- A gunpowder assassination
- The Black Plague
- The Darker Side of Shakespeare and his family
- Meon Hill Murder
- Sheep Street Witches
…& much more!
Dates and times:Â 31st Oct & 1st Nov at 7pm
Duration:Â 1.5 hours
Price: £15pp
Meeting Point:Â at Gower’s Memorial in Bancroft Gardens
Only for adults ages 18+