Bristol: The Dark Side Walking Tour - Halloween Event
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Step into the shadows of Bristol and uncover the city’s darkest, bloodiest secrets. Behind the city’s famous landmarks lies a darker history of public executions, brutal murders, deadly accidents, duels and strange events that have become part of Bristol’s folklore. On this 1.5 hour walking tour, your guide will uncover the places and stories that reveal a very different side of the city.
From the blood-soaked history of Corn Street and the executions once carried out on College Green to the haunted Rummer Tavern and the mysterious depths of Redcliffe Caves, this Halloween tour takes you through centuries of Bristol’s darker past. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of rebels, murderers, victims and unlikely survivors, including the brutal Ruscombe double murder, the grisly fate of the Knutsford Highwayman and the tragic story of Catherine Morris.
Tour highlights:
- Executions on College Green
- The brutal Ruscombe double murder and the Knutsford Highwayman’s grisly fate
- Blood-soaked tales from Corn Street and the haunted Rummer Tavern
- The tragedy of Catherine Morris
- Redcliffe Caves, where skeletons and ghostly footsteps lurk in the dark
…& much more!
Details:
📅 30th Oct & 31st October 2026
⏰ 7pm
📍outside Bristol Cathedral, College Green
⏱️ 1.5 hours
💷 £15 per person
Only for adults ages 16+
Limited tickets, we recommend booking early!
Step into the shadows of Bristol and uncover the city’s darkest, bloodiest secrets. Behind the city’s famous landmarks lies a darker history of public executions, brutal murders, deadly accidents, duels and strange events that have become part of Bristol’s folklore. On this 1.5 hour walking tour, your guide will uncover the places and stories that reveal a very different side of the city.
From the blood-soaked history of Corn Street and the executions once carried out on College Green to the haunted Rummer Tavern and the mysterious depths of Redcliffe Caves, this Halloween tour takes you through centuries of Bristol’s darker past. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of rebels, murderers, victims and unlikely survivors, including the brutal Ruscombe double murder, the grisly fate of the Knutsford Highwayman and the tragic story of Catherine Morris.
Tour highlights:
- Executions on College Green
- The brutal Ruscombe double murder and the Knutsford Highwayman’s grisly fate
- Blood-soaked tales from Corn Street and the haunted Rummer Tavern
- The tragedy of Catherine Morris
- Redcliffe Caves, where skeletons and ghostly footsteps lurk in the dark
…& much more!
Details:
📅 30th Oct & 31st October 2026
⏰ 7pm
📍outside Bristol Cathedral, College Green
⏱️ 1.5 hours
💷 £15 per person
Only for adults ages 16+
Limited tickets, we recommend booking early!
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Where is it happening?
Cathedral Walk, Bristol, BS1 5, United Kingdom
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