King Alfred the Great Ghost Trail in Winchester

4.9 (18 reviews) Bournemouth, England
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Duration1h 30m
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Overview

What better way to spend the spooky season, than a walk in the ghostly footsteps of King Alfred the Great?

Led by an actor/comedian, bringing the haunted tales to life!

We will meet at the Buttercross, as darkness falls. Then see the site of the nation's last female public execution.

After we will visit the eerie ruins of Hyde Abbey, cemetery, and the actual resting place of England's first king!

Also see the haunted sites, and hear such grisly tales, of Winchester's High Street and Cathedral and more...

What's included

  • Photography

What to expect

  1. Winchester Buttercross
    15m
    15th Century Monument at the heart of Winchester. Savour the atmosphere. See tour first glimpse of Alfred the Great.
  2. Statue of Alfred the Great
    15m
    Dating from 1901 this impressive statue dominates the town. See Alfred in his Greatness! Imagine him coming to Life!
  3. Winchester Cathedral
    Pass by
    World-famous Norman Cathedral final resting place of Kings and Queens (and Jane Austen). Sacked and nearly destroyed by Oliver Cromwell who left his ungodly mark.
  4. Winchester
    15m
    The Square: venue of the country's last bloody execution. Hear tell tale the tale. And look out!
  5. Jewry Street
    Pass by
    St Peter's and the Catholic Martyrs. A time of darkness in the history of England. Deadly deads done for Saintly causes.
  6. Winchester
    20m
    Hyde Abbey: final resting place of Alfred the Great and other deposed souls. Feel the destruction to the site by Henry VIII. Hear the stories of those departed.
  7. Theatre Royal Winchester
    15m
    Edwardian Theatre and equally haunted. Stories come to life. And on this night!

Meeting and pickup

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Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Dogs are allowed

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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