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Private Stratford-upon-Avon Dark Side Walking Tour

By Walking Tours in England

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Activity location

  • Shakespeare's Birthplace
    • Henley Street
    • CV37 6QW, Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Shakespeare's Birthplace
    • Henley Street
    • CV37 6QW, Stratford-upon-Avon, England, United Kingdom

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    A friendly local guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Admissions to any other attraction

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

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 tragic past await you.

Activity itinerary

Shakespeare's Birthplace

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Meet your guide outside Shakespeare's Birthplace and be introduced to the darker side of this beautiful village, including it's plague connection.

The Jester

  • 5m
Discover the symbolism of the Jester statue and listen to the gruesome tale of the oldest murder in Warwickshire county.

The Old Thatch Tavern

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Look upon the oldest pub in Stratford, complete with thatch roof...and it's very own ghostly spirits!

Garrick

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Hear the dark past of the Garrick Inn, and how tragedy struck this building when Civil War was rampant in England.

Stratford-upon-Avon Town Hall

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Whilst admiring the Town Hall, listen to stories of witches, gunpowder plots and assassination.

Mercure Stratford upon Avon Shakespeare Hotel

  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Look carefully at the Shakespeare Hotel , where you might see spectral forms in the windows.

Shakespeare's Schoolroom & Guildhall

  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Learn about the Masonic Guild of Stratford and their influence on the small town.

Shakespeare's New Place

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Discover the history of Shakespeare's New Place and a very controversial tree that led to a man being chased out of town.

Hall's Croft

  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Listen to your guide as they point out the features of Hall's Croft, and the unearthly inhabitants who reside here.

Holy Trinity Church

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
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.

Royal Shakespeare Theatre

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
End your tour with hearing the dark truth of the Bard himself, and the tragic events at the Theatre.

Location

Activity location

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    Shakespeare's Birthplace
    • Henley Street
    • CV37 6QW, Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Shakespeare's Birthplace
    • Henley Street
    • CV37 6QW, Stratford-upon-Avon, England, United Kingdom