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Delve into the haunted history of Hebden Bridge on this brand-new, captivating ghost tour!
This hour-long walk leads you through the town's chilling tales, from headless phantoms along the canals to eerie mill histories. Discover folklore about goblins, witches, and local legends narrated by an engaging guide, enriched by Sylvia Plath's poetic influence. The tour begins at the iconic Pack Horse Bridge (next to 'the ducks!') and returns there, featuring stops at some of the area’s most haunted spots.
Perfect for families, with children under 3 going free, this experience is a must for thrill-seekers and history buffs alike.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide at the spot on google maps known only as "the ducks"! There's a really old bridge there, known as either the "pack horse bridge" or "Hebden Old Bridge". You should have the front entrance of the White Swan behind you.
Itinerary
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1
Meet your guide and gaze upon the original bridge of Hebden Bridge! Get an overview of Hebden Bridge's history before stepping into the night... Cross the bridge and stand at the place known on google maps only as "the ducks" hear about an old-timey, bloody feud involving knights, kings and swords that happened not so far away...
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Discover St. Pol sur Tenoise, Hebden Bridge's twinned town, and hear about a couple of ghosts we'd much rather leave in France!
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Hebden Bridge Little Theatre
What's on at the theatre?! Hear about your guide's miserable backstory, try not to lose your head...
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Black Pit Lock and another of Hebden's infamous bridges. Search for a lost head and learn about the "navvies" of the UK who provided us with railways and canals, but at what cost...?
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Hebble End Works
Discover the headless horseman who famously haunts the Rochdale canal. Paranormal sightings and grisly stories echo around Hebden's local pubs. If you do see him - shut your eyes! He's regarded as a terrible omen...
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
Take a moment to reflect on the lives and loved ones lost throughout the wars in Hebden Bridge's quietly comforting memorial garden. Hear an account from a man who was evacuated to the haven of Hebden Bridge throughout WWII as a child.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Hebden Bridge Picture House
What's on at the cinema? Hebden Bridge is a fond filming spot for some great telly and films. Hear about "King" David Hartley and the Cragg Valley coiners - a team of outlaws who undercut the British bank for millions! And right here in Hebden...
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
Your guide may become posessed for a minute at this point. Meet the hippies of Hebden and have a good chin wag with the fabulous Grinder - one of the originals dude!
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Fustian Knife Sculpture
What is this big hunk of metal doing here? Gaze upon the north-pointing fustian knife and listen to a ghost story that changed the course of Hebden's mill history in quite a revolutionary way...
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10
Back to the ducks! Your guide will tell you a couple of witchy stories about Hepstonstall. It's considered bad fortune to part ways by a river, so the Ringmaster will also provide an offering of good energy with a reading of one of Sylvia Plath's poems
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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