Highlights
Meet the Butcher by the Castle Gates and keep your wits about you as she guides you around the famously haunted streets of medieval Skipton. A town full of history, there's something for everyone here. Tourists and Skipton residents alike are likely to fall in love with the town for all its ghastly ghouls. Learn about haunted pubs, churchyards, canals, and of course, the castle. This tour celebrates Skipton's residents throughout the years: Kings, Queens, Knights, witches, peasants, butchers, and of course... sheep! The tour has been praised for being appropriate for people from all walks of life, young and old. Everyone loves a good ghost story, after all... From the creators of the appraised Otley Ghost Tour, double the spirit with Turnip Fish Theatre Company's second ghost tour. Does Skipton really contain a ghost in every building...? Book your tickets now to find out!
About This Deal
Departure Point
- Meet your The Butcher by the castle gates...
Return Details
- Step out into this haunted little town and experience some of its most cursed buildings, restaurants and pubs for yourself.
Tips are welcomed but not expected. Don't forget to leave a lovely review about your experience
Duration
1 hour and 5 minutes
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Skipton Castle
., The Bailey, Skipton
Meet your ghoulish guide - The Butcher - by the castle gates. Get acquainted as she regales you with tales about the family that haunts the castle.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: The Earl Of Thanet's Springs Canal
Coach Stree, Skipton
Learn about the history of this infamously unfortunate Church. Dare you stand in its porch on All Saints Eve?
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Holy Trinity Church
High Street, Skipton
Giving spirits a whole new meaning
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: The Castle Inn
2 Mill Bridge, England BD23 1NJ
Look out for a drunken old lady and her little dog, Tag, as you traverse Thanet's Canal.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Victoria Street
Victoria Street, Skipton, England BD23
Discover Skipton's witches and magical trees...
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Sheep Street
Sheep Street, England BD23
The word 'skip' in old english translates to 'scaep', meaning 'sheep', so we could go around calling it 'sheepton', but we won't.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: High Street
High Street, England BD23
Learn all about Skipton's infamous yards. Keep an eye out for their miserable (and very smelly) dead residents...
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Blackhorse Skipton
16-18 High Street, Skipton, England BD23 1JZ
A pub allegedly haunted by a gang of plagued soldiers. So that's where all the beer goes...
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Hallam's Yard
Hallam's Yard, Skipton, England BD23
The butcher will end her tour underneath one of Skipton's lovely linden trees. It's prohibited to tell a lie underneath one of those, so give The Butcher your honest review about her tour, but expect the truth in return...
Duration: 5 minutes
Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dogs welcome
- All Fees and Taxes
Redemption Instructions
Look for the butcher by the Castle Gates to check in to your tour.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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