Date: Wednesday 26 May, 2027
Time: 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Location: Netley Abbey
Ticket Price: £15 - £7.00
Unlike other ghost walks, we bring you the genuine hangman’s humour of history through its myths and legends. Our storytellers will guide you through the Abbey’s dark and forbidden history, dodging shadows at every corner. Uncover ghostly tales—including the legend of the phantom monk 'Blind Peter' guarding his hidden treasure, and the deadly curse that struck down the Tudor builder who dared to demolish the church! Explore the origins of myths and legends, and discover the scientific side of paranormal occurrences through centuries-old stories.
Join our darkly humorous ghost tour in the heart of a haunted Abbey; together we'll explore the ruins, learn a little, laugh a little—but scream a lot!
Further Information
🦇A guided ghost walk, with award-winning storytellers
💀Immersive, theatrical entertainment
Tour Times
Winter: We run two tours at 7:30 PM and 9:00 PM.
Summer: Tours run at Twilight at 9:00 PM.
The Tour runs just over one hour.
Highlights
Join a guided, theatrical ghost tour of the dimly lit Netley ruins, infused with our signature hangman’s humour. Experience real history as you separate fact from fiction, exploring the Abbey's past from its peaceful Cistercian days to the brutal Tudor Dissolution. Hear the tales of the legendary figures who walked here, from cursed builders like Walter Taylor to phantom monks, and the eerie incidents left in their wake.
What to bring
Comfortable, sturdy walking shoes (the Abbey grounds feature grass and uneven stone)
Weather-appropriate clothing (the ruins are exposed to the elements)
A personal torch/flashlight
Know before you go
Check-in: Please arrive 5–10 minutes before the advertised start time.
Parking: Parking is available near the Abbey; please take care walking to the ruins in the dark.
Toilets: There are no toilets on site - but plenty of pubs in the area.
Accessibility: Due to uneven ground, grassy areas, and low-level lighting, this site may not be suitable for those with mobility impairments.
Age restrictions: This tour is not suitable for children under 12.
Rules & Restrictions
❌ Anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be turned away from the tour.
❌ Toilets are not available during the tour.
⚠️ Some historical content may be of a distressing nature and may include content related to abuse, torture, hangings and death.
❌ Filming or live streaming of the tour is strictly forbidden and will result in ejection from the tour.
Cancellation policy
Receive a full refund or future credit if you cancel at least 7 days before the activity starts.
Address: Abbey Hill, Netley Southampton, Hampshire SO31 5FB
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Parking: There is a small car park in the Abbey Grounds
Accessibility: The route is through grass paths around the Abbey, slight slopes.
18/03/26: Ghost Stories from Netley Abbey
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26/05/27: Ghost Stories from Netley Abbey
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The legends of curses and treasure
Will the monk follow you through the nave?
