
Bristol: The Dark Side Walking Tour
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Bristol: The Dark Side Walking Tour is scheduled for 30 October 2026 starting at Bristol Cathedral. Participants can walk in the footsteps of historical figures for £16.96 during this Halloween event.
Walk in the footsteps of executioners, highwaymen & skeletons this Halloween
Step into the shadows of Bristol and uncover the city’s darkest, bloodiest secrets. From gruesome executions to drunken mishaps, ghostly monks to fatal duels, this after-dark experience will leave you shaken by the horrors that once stalked these streets.
Over 1.5 hours, you’ll follow in the footsteps of rebels, murderers, and victims of bizarre accidents. Public punishments, haunted taverns, exploding coffins, and duels to the death… Bristol’s past is anything but ordinary.
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!
Dates and times: 30th & 31st October at 7pm
Duration: 1.5 hours
Price: £15pp
Meeting Point: outside Bristol College, College Green
The tour is only suitable for people aged 16+ & dogs are welcome!
Description supplied by the event organiser.
Staying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of Bristol Cathedral.
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Frequently asked questions
Bristol: The Dark Side Walking Tour takes place on Friday, 30 October 2026 at 19:00.
Bristol: The Dark Side Walking Tour is held at Bristol Cathedral in Bristol (College Green, Bristol, BS1 5TJ).
Tickets for Bristol: The Dark Side Walking Tour are priced at £16.96. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
The forecast for Bristol: The Dark Side Walking Tour is Light drizzle · 15°C. Blustery — expect a wind-swept afternoon.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Bristol Cathedral can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Bristol: The Dark Side Walking Tour can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Editorial summaryAbout this event
Bristol: The Dark Side Walking Tour is scheduled for 30 October 2026 starting at Bristol Cathedral. Participants can walk in the footsteps of historical figures for £16.96 during this Halloween event.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Walk in the footsteps of executioners, highwaymen & skeletons this Halloween
Step into the shadows of Bristol and uncover the city’s darkest, bloodiest secrets. From gruesome executions to drunken mishaps, ghostly monks to fatal duels, this after-dark experience will leave you shaken by the horrors that once stalked these streets.
Over 1.5 hours, you’ll follow in the footsteps of rebels, murderers, and victims of bizarre accidents. Public punishments, haunted taverns, exploding coffins, and duels to the death… Bristol’s past is anything but ordinary.
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!
Dates and times: 30th & 31st October at 7pm
Duration: 1.5 hours
Price: £15pp
Meeting Point: outside Bristol College, College Green
The tour is only suitable for people aged 16+ & dogs are welcome!
Description supplied by the event organiser.
StayStaying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of Bristol Cathedral. Searching near College Green, Bristol, BS1 5TJ; check-in Friday, 30 October 2026.
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WhereBristol Cathedral
College Green, Bristol, BS1 5TJ
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Bristol: The Dark Side Walking Tour?
Bristol: The Dark Side Walking Tour takes place on Friday, 30 October 2026 at 19:00.
Where is Bristol: The Dark Side Walking Tour taking place?
Bristol: The Dark Side Walking Tour is held at Bristol Cathedral in Bristol (College Green, Bristol, BS1 5TJ).
How much are tickets for Bristol: The Dark Side Walking Tour?
Tickets for Bristol: The Dark Side Walking Tour are priced at £16.96. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
What will the weather be like at Bristol: The Dark Side Walking Tour?
The forecast for Bristol: The Dark Side Walking Tour is Light drizzle · 15°C. Blustery — expect a wind-swept afternoon.
Is there anywhere to stay near Bristol: The Dark Side Walking Tour?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Bristol Cathedral can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Bristol: The Dark Side Walking Tour?
Tickets for Bristol: The Dark Side Walking Tour can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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