King Alfred the Great Ghost Trail in Winchester

What better way to spend the spooky season, than a walk in the ghostly footsteps of King Alfred the Great?

Led by an actor/comedian, bringing the haunted tales to life!

We will meet at the Buttercross, as darkness falls. Then see the site of the nation's last female public execution.

After we will visit the eerie ruins of Hyde Abbey, cemetery, and the actual resting place of England's first king!

Also see the haunted sites, and hear such grisly tales, of Winchester's High Street and Cathedral and more...

Itinerary

1. Winchester Buttercross · 15 min

   15th Century Monument at the heart of Winchester. Savour the atmosphere. See tour first glimpse of Alfred the Great.

2. Statue of Alfred the Great · 15 min

   Dating from 1901 this impressive statue dominates the town. See Alfred in his Greatness! Imagine him coming to Life!

3. Winchester Cathedral

   World-famous Norman Cathedral final resting place of Kings and Queens (and Jane Austen). Sacked and nearly destroyed by Oliver Cromwell who left his ungodly mark.

4. Winchester · 15 min

   The Square: venue of the country's last bloody execution. Hear tell tale the tale. And look out!

5. Jewry Street

   St Peter's and the Catholic Martyrs. A time of darkness in the history of England. Deadly deads done for Saintly causes.

6. Winchester · 20 min

   Hyde Abbey: final resting place of Alfred the Great and other deposed souls. Feel the destruction to the site by Henry VIII. Hear the stories of those departed.

7. Theatre Royal Winchester · 15 min

   Edwardian Theatre and equally haunted. Stories come to life. And on this night!

What's included

• Photography

Meeting point

Start time

17:00 · 19:00

End point

Languages

In-person guide: English

Travellers

• Child (2–12)
• Youth (13–17)
• Adult (18–64)
• Senior (65–99)

Options

• King Alfred the Great Ghost Trail in Winchesterfrom €14.63

  Start time: 17:00 · 19:00

  In-person guide: English

Additional information

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Dogs are allowed

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.