Stratford-upon-Avon 90-Minute Walking Tour of The Sinister Side of Shakespeare
by Sinister Stratford
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£24Overview
This 90-minute walking tour in Stratford-upon-Avon follows a circular route through the town center, focusing on the sinister history connected to William Shakespeare and the area. The tour begins at the site associated with the start of the Bubonic Plague outbreak. From there, it moves to the corner of Sheep Street and High Street near the Town Hall, where a ghost story from the Civil War period is shared. The group then visits the location of Shakespeare's New Place, where the guide explains a murder linked to the property's ownership, despite the original building no longer standing. Next, the tour stops at Shakespeare's Schoolroom & Guildhall to describe the harsh conditions of 16th-century schooling and the view from the windows. At Hall's Croft, the focus shifts to Shakespeare's eldest daughter and her husband, John Hall, the town's only doctor, with discussion about whether his treatments were harmful or healing. The tour continues to Holy Trinity Church, where grim stories about local residents are told either from outside or inside the churchyard. Walking along the River Avon, participants receive a safety briefing and hear accounts of people who drowned in the river. The route passes the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, where stories about the river and the local significance of September 21st are shared. The group then looks down an ancient court while hearing a final tragic tale involving witchcraft and murder. On the way back to the starting point, the tour passes Tudor World, noted for its reputation as England's most haunted building, with additional eerie stories mentioned. The tour includes all guiding and storytelling but does not cover admissions or extras.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Start of the Bubonic Plague outbreak
The tour begins at the site marking the start of the Bubonic Plague outbreak in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Town Hall Stratford upon Avon
At the corner of Sheep Street and High Street, the guide tells about a ghost from the Civil War era associated with this location.
Shakespeare's New Place
Visitors stand at the site of Shakespeare's New Place, a building no longer standing, and hear about a murder committed to claim ownership of the property.
Shakespeare's Schoolroom & Guildhall
This stop discusses the harsh conditions of 16th-century schooling and describes the view from the schoolroom windows.
Hall's Croft
The story focuses on Shakespeare's eldest daughter and John Hall, the town's only doctor, questioning whether his treatments were harmful or beneficial.
Holy Trinity Church
Guests hear several gruesome stories about residents while either standing outside or entering the churchyard of Holy Trinity Church.
River Avon
While passing by the River Avon, the guide provides a health and safety briefing and recounts instances of people who drowned in the river.
Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Walking along the riverbank, the tour shares stories about the River Avon and explains the special local significance of September 21st.
Ancient court
At this location, participants look down an old court and listen to a final tragic story involving witchcraft and murder.
Tour finish point
The walk concludes back at the starting point after completing the circular route around Stratford-upon-Avon.
Stratford-upon-Avon
Passing Tudor World, noted as England's most haunted building, the guide mentions other terrifying local tales in the area.
Meeting point
Meet your guide at the TOP corner of Sheep Street (CV37 6EE) and High Street (CV37 6FD), opposite the Town Hall, the Old Bank and the Garrick Inn, next to a red phone box, a red pillar box and Red Hot Mammas Pizzeria. There are pins on Google Maps for Sinister Stratford and the Platinum Jubilee Tree
End point
Meet your guide at the TOP corner of Sheep Street (CV37 6EE) and High Street (CV37 6FD), opposite the Town Hall, the Old Bank and the Garrick Inn, next to a red phone box, a red pillar box and Red Hot Mammas Pizzeria. There are pins on Google Maps for Sinister Stratford and the Platinum Jubilee Tree
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Stratford-upon-Avon 90-Minute Walking Tour of The Sinister Side of Shakespeare
by Sinister Stratford
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£24Overview
This 90-minute walking tour in Stratford-upon-Avon follows a circular route through the town center, focusing on the sinister history connected to William Shakespeare and the area. The tour begins at the site associated with the start of the Bubonic Plague outbreak. From there, it moves to the corner of Sheep Street and High Street near the Town Hall, where a ghost story from the Civil War period is shared. The group then visits the location of Shakespeare's New Place, where the guide explains a murder linked to the property's ownership, despite the original building no longer standing. Next, the tour stops at Shakespeare's Schoolroom & Guildhall to describe the harsh conditions of 16th-century schooling and the view from the windows. At Hall's Croft, the focus shifts to Shakespeare's eldest daughter and her husband, John Hall, the town's only doctor, with discussion about whether his treatments were harmful or healing. The tour continues to Holy Trinity Church, where grim stories about local residents are told either from outside or inside the churchyard. Walking along the River Avon, participants receive a safety briefing and hear accounts of people who drowned in the river. The route passes the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, where stories about the river and the local significance of September 21st are shared. The group then looks down an ancient court while hearing a final tragic tale involving witchcraft and murder. On the way back to the starting point, the tour passes Tudor World, noted for its reputation as England's most haunted building, with additional eerie stories mentioned. The tour includes all guiding and storytelling but does not cover admissions or extras.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Start of the Bubonic Plague outbreak
The tour begins at the site marking the start of the Bubonic Plague outbreak in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Town Hall Stratford upon Avon
At the corner of Sheep Street and High Street, the guide tells about a ghost from the Civil War era associated with this location.
Shakespeare's New Place
Visitors stand at the site of Shakespeare's New Place, a building no longer standing, and hear about a murder committed to claim ownership of the property.
Shakespeare's Schoolroom & Guildhall
This stop discusses the harsh conditions of 16th-century schooling and describes the view from the schoolroom windows.
Hall's Croft
The story focuses on Shakespeare's eldest daughter and John Hall, the town's only doctor, questioning whether his treatments were harmful or beneficial.
Holy Trinity Church
Guests hear several gruesome stories about residents while either standing outside or entering the churchyard of Holy Trinity Church.
River Avon
While passing by the River Avon, the guide provides a health and safety briefing and recounts instances of people who drowned in the river.
Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Walking along the riverbank, the tour shares stories about the River Avon and explains the special local significance of September 21st.
Ancient court
At this location, participants look down an old court and listen to a final tragic story involving witchcraft and murder.
Tour finish point
The walk concludes back at the starting point after completing the circular route around Stratford-upon-Avon.
Stratford-upon-Avon
Passing Tudor World, noted as England's most haunted building, the guide mentions other terrifying local tales in the area.
Meeting point
Meet your guide at the TOP corner of Sheep Street (CV37 6EE) and High Street (CV37 6FD), opposite the Town Hall, the Old Bank and the Garrick Inn, next to a red phone box, a red pillar box and Red Hot Mammas Pizzeria. There are pins on Google Maps for Sinister Stratford and the Platinum Jubilee Tree
End point
Meet your guide at the TOP corner of Sheep Street (CV37 6EE) and High Street (CV37 6FD), opposite the Town Hall, the Old Bank and the Garrick Inn, next to a red phone box, a red pillar box and Red Hot Mammas Pizzeria. There are pins on Google Maps for Sinister Stratford and the Platinum Jubilee Tree
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.