Skipton Ghost Walking Tour including Skipton Castle
by Yorkshire Ghost Tours
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Overview
The tour begins by meeting the guide known as The Butcher at the gates of Skipton Castle. She introduces the group with stories about the castle’s haunted family as well as the town’s history. The walking tour lasts about 65 minutes and covers several locations linked to Skipton’s ghost stories and legends. Next, the group visits Holy Trinity Church to hear about its troubled past and the strange occurrences said to happen there, especially on All Saints Eve. The guide then leads the tour through haunted streets, including a stop at a canal where the tale of a drunken old woman and her dog, Tag, is shared. The walk continues with stories about local witches, magical trees, and the origin of Skipton’s name, which relates to the Old English word for sheep. Participants also learn about the town’s infamous yards, known for their unpleasant dead residents, and a pub reputedly haunted by a gang of plague-stricken soldiers. The tour ends under a linden tree, where The Butcher asks for honest feedback and shares final remarks. All fees and taxes are included in the price. The tour is suitable for all ages and welcomes dogs.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Skipton Castle
Meet The Butcher, the guide, by the castle gates and hear stories about the family said to haunt Skipton Castle during a five-minute stop.
5 min
Holy Trinity Church
Learn about the troubled history of Holy Trinity Church and the unusual events reported there, including standing in its porch on All Saints Eve, during a five-minute visit.
5 min
Haunted street section
Spend five minutes hearing about spirits linked to the town's haunted streets, giving new meaning to local ghost stories.
5 min
The Earl Of Thanet's Springs Canal
Walk along the canal for ten minutes while listening to tales of a drunken old woman and her dog named Tag said to appear here.
10 min
Witches and magical trees area
Discover stories of witches and magical trees in Skipton during a five-minute stop.
5 min
Skipton name origin spot
Spend ten minutes learning about the origin of Skipton’s name, derived from Old English 'scaep' meaning sheep, with related local stories.
10 min
Haunted yards section
Hear about Skipton’s infamous yards and their unpleasant dead residents during a five-minute walk.
5 min
Haunted pub stop
Visit a pub reputedly haunted by a gang of plague-stricken soldiers and hear about its ghostly past in five minutes.
5 min
Linden tree finale
The tour concludes with The Butcher beneath a linden tree, where telling lies is forbidden, inviting honest feedback in a five-minute closing.
5 min
Meeting point
Meet your The Butcher by the castle gates...
End point
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
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.