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The Headless Nun Tour

Sat 14 Nov · 11:00

Saint Osyth

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About This Event

The Headless Nun Tour is set for 14 November 2026 in Saint Osyth, Colchester. This tour explores a haunting tale from the 7th century, visiting historical sites related to the story. Tickets are priced at £54.88.

Tucked away in a remote and ancient part of St Osyth, I found a tale of great haunting, and with a ghost!

You few brave souls, dare you join me? As we journey back in time to the ancient past, the 7th century, to discover a dark tale of haunting, worthy of any great gothic novel!

Tucked away in a remote and ancient part of St Osyth, I found a tale of great haunting, and with a ghost!

The Story of St Osyth

Imagine a beautiful Anglo Saxon Princess, who became a devout and pious Nun, and her haunting tale fills our hearts with terror, and her restless ghost walks again in St Osyth, echoing her agony down the centuries!

On this electrifying tale of haunting, we walk in the very footsteps of poor St Osyth, and that of her ghost! Visiting 4 major sites of historical interest, as we tread in her very footsteps, what fate awaited her in this place?

The Tour and Mini Bus

This tour involves a mini bus and driver, and we can travel in comfort from Manningtree to St Osyth. The return journey takes us safely back to Manningtree

This Tour

takes 6-8 guests

Tour Timings

A full itinerary of timings will be given to guests once they have booked their place.

The Tour

3 hour Tour

10.30am to 1.30pm

General Details

Adults Only

Dogs

Sorry no dogs are welcome on this tour.

Walking Fitness

You must be walking fit to enjoy this tour.

There is no room on the bus for wheelchairs or zimmer frames, sorry.

Optional Coffee Stop

30 minutes Jane will make her recommendation

Dates

Friday 20th June 6pm to 9pm

July Saturday 5th 10.30am to 1.30pm

Saturday 26th July 10.30am to 1.30pm

August Saturday 2nd 10.30am to 1.30pm

Saturday 30th August 10.30am to 1.30 pm

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Please once you have booked your ticket, please email me your mobile no, so we can contact each other on the day of the tour. Thank you

Gift Cards

We have Gift Cards that may make the perfect gift for your special friend, or loved one! (https://essex-tours.com/gift-cards/)

Special Occasions whilst on Tour

Please let your Tour Guide know in advance of the tour, if you are celebrating a special occasion, and you would like this to be announced whilst on tour!

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Frequently asked questions

The Headless Nun Tour takes place on Saturday, 14 November 2026 at 11:00.

The Headless Nun Tour is held at Saint Osyth in Colchester (Saint Osyth, Saint Osyth, B1027).

Tickets for The Headless Nun Tour are priced at £54.88. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.

Yes — hotels within walking distance of Saint Osyth can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.

Tickets for The Headless Nun 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.

Price

£54.88

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