Winchester Ghost Walk and Ghost Tours

Every street has a story to tell… you just need to close your eyes and listen…

That can be difficult with modern traffic congestion - but on a Theatre of Dark Encounters Ghost Tour you will be immersed in a world of ghosts, murder, and mystery as we weave together a hidden history that connects people to the place and the past in a very meaningful, human way.

We will take you deep into a England's dark heritage, far deeper than a virtual guidebook or bus tour ever could; because in the words of our immersive storytellers, we bring the city’s stories screaming to life.  What makes the Theatre of Dark Encounters different? The art of a good ghost story well told...

Winchester is an ancient city… the old capital of England, the home of the Kings and palaces. But the narrow twisted streets hide a darker history of the city, a town dominated by the Cathedral and the powerful Bishops, and the law courts, where traitors were trialled and sentenced to death.

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Coming Tours from Theatre of Dark Encounters

The entrance to the City is being guarded

The Southampton Ghost Walk

The Original Ghost Walk of Medieval Southampton... the streets come to life!

04 June, 2026
9:00PM - 10:15PM

Four very dubious guides await you on The Winchester Ghost Tour

The Winchester Ghost Walk

The Original Ghost Walk of Winchester - the haunted trail of medieval streets

11 June, 2026
9:00PM - 9:30PM

The legends of curses and treasure

Ghost Stories from Netley Abbey

Brave the cursed stones of Netley Abbey after dark, where phantom monks guard hidden treasures and historical tragedy bites back!

17 June, 2026
9:00PM - 10:00PM

Which smuggling gang will you join?  The Portsmouth Ghost Walk

The Portsmouth Ghost Walk

Immersive after-dark ghost walk exploring Portsmouth’s Georgian underworld, smugglers and tales from Nelson’s era.

25 June, 2026
9:00PM - 10:15PM

Are you brave enough to explore the theatre after dark

Ghost Stories from The Kings Theatre

Take your seat for a night of theatrical terror at the Edwardian Kings Theatre, where the backstage shadows hold secrets and the phantom audience never leaves.

29 June, 2026
7:30PM - 8:45PM

Mr Castle is looking out for those brave enough to join the tour.

The Southampton Ghost Walk

The Original Ghost Walk of Medieval Southampton... the streets come to life!

02 July, 2026
9:00PM - 10:15PM

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