The Portsmouth Ghost Walk

Step back to 1813 on Portsmouth's most theatrical ghost walk, led by Theatre of Dark Encounters — specialists in immersive dark history with years of bringing the city's hidden past to life.

Starting at the ancient Square Tower on Broad Street, you'll be plunged into the murky world of Georgian Spice Island: a labyrinth of smuggler alleyways, rival gangs, ale houses, and shadowy "cat" houses that once lined Portsmouth's waterfront. Professional actors perform live scenes, stepping in and out of the story as you walk through the same streets Nelson's sailors once haunted.

You'll hear dark tales of murder and unexplained disappearances in Old Portsmouth, uncover the ghostly history buried beneath today's tourist streets, and take part in the storytelling yourself. This isn't a lecture with lanterns — it's up to 90-minutes of theatrical experiences that happens to be set in one of England's most haunted harbour cities.

Ideal for adults, couples, groups of friends, and families with teenagers aged 12+. No previous interest in the paranormal required — just a taste for a good story told well after dark.

• Live actor performances staged in the streets of Spice Island and Old Portsmouth, recreating Georgian criminal life circa 1813
• Dark historical tales of murder, smugglers, pirates, and unexplained disappearances tied to Nelson's Portsmouth
• Interactive group participation - you're part of the story, not just an audience
• Guided route through Old Portsmouth's most haunted streets, starting at the Square Tower and ending at the historic Round Tower


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