Southampton Ghost Walks and Ghost Tours

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

Are you interested in seeing the history from a unique perspective? Possibly the most haunted city on the South Coast, Southampton has a dark history of murder, mayhem, plotting and politics. From the sinking of famous ships to the invasions of the French, the dark monuments of Southampton are witness to it all.  

Join Dark Encounters as they bring to life stories of  Southampton within the chilling setting of the Old Town and the Medieval Walls. Dare you follow your guide as they take you deep within the battlements and towers of the old quarter and its chequered history. 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...

Southampton is an ancient city… from the dominating Medieval Castle and walls, to tunnels dug by medieval merchants; to a dark network of alleyways used by Georgian smugglers. 

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Coming Tours from Theatre of Dark Encounters

Mr Hodges is waiting for the next suspects to try and break into the city

The Southampton Ghost Walk

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

02 October, 2025
7:30PM - 8:45PM

The Steam room where many workers suffered unbearable conditionsNew Event

Ghost Stories from The Brickworks

A Victorian Brickworks comes to life with stories of hardship, murder and death.

03 October, 2025
7:30PM - 9:00PM

Mr Hawley the grave digger awaits you at the Cathedral on The Winchester Ghost Tour

The Winchester Ghost Walk

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

09 October, 2025
7:30PM - 8:45PM

Will the monk follow you through the nave?New Event

Ghost Stories from Netley Abbey

Brave enough to take on the Abbey curse after dark?

15 October, 2025
7:30PM - 8:30PM

The Dark Tale of Fanny Adams

The Alton Ghost Walk

A town full of legends and hauntings... and grizzly murder!

19 October, 2025
6:00PM - 7:00PM

The site of the Murdered Bishop - The Portsmouth Ghost Walk

The Portsmouth Ghost Walk: Spice Island

The Original Ghost Walk for Portsmouth brings Georgian England to life

23 October, 2025
7:30PM - 8:45PM

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