The Infamous Essex Witch Hunt Tour of the 17th Century
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The Infamous Essex Witch Hunt Tour will take place in Manningtree on 25 October 2026, exploring a significant chapter in English history. Tickets range from £25.00 to £27.80.
Dare you join me? As we explore one of the darkest chapters in English history!
This tour will terrify, and move you, in equal measure, as we remember the English Witch Hunts of the 17th century.
In Loving Memory
To the Girls and Women who tragically lost their lives in the Essex Witch Hunts of the 17th Century!
This tour was created by an Essex Woman to remember them!
Tour Details
This tour will ignite your imagination!
The history is very complex, yet it is equally moving.
Possibly over 300 girls and women were executed as witches, men, and some children too.
It was, and remains, a tragedy!
We follow in the chilling footsteps of Matthew Hopkins and John Sterne,
two of the most feared and hated witch hunters England has ever known.
The tour brings the stories of the girls and women who were so cruelly hunted and executed alive!
They were not witches, they were innocent women!
This tour aims to bring them justice, if only in our thoughts, alas, as only the passing of time, and history can!
Tour timings
FRIDAY TOUR
May
Coffee and Toilet Stop
6pm to 6.30 pm
Enjoy a delicious cup of coffee and cake, and toilet stop in an old Manningtree Pub before the tour starts. Jane will recommend Pub by email at time of booking.
6.30pm
Meet Jane your Tour Guide and group
Outside The Red Lion Pub, The Street, Manningtree, where Jane will warmly welcome you!
Tour starts promptly, please arrive on time!
6.30-8.30pm
Guided Walking History Tour with Jane
Tour ends
8.30pm
SUNDAY TOUR
April to the end December
Coffee and Cake and Toilet Stop
10.30am to 11am
At old Manningtree Pub, Jane will recommend at the time of booking.
11am
Meet Jane your Tour guide and the group outside The Red Lion Pub, The Street, Manningtree,
where you will be warmly welcomed onto the tour!
11am to 1pm
Guided Walking History Tour with Jane and group
The Tour Ends
1pm
Refreshments
Jane can recommend a local restaurant where you can enjoy a delicious Sunday Roast, please contact Jane once you have booked your ticket.
THE RED ROSE
Please bring a single rose to lay in Manningtree to remember those girls and women, who lost their lives during the terror of the Essex Witch Hunts.
We will pause as a group to remember them whilst on tour!
The Rose symbolises love!
Gift Cards
We have Gift Cards that may make the perfect gift for your special friend, or loved one!
Please visit www.essex-tours.com to purchase (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!
Please email your Tour Guide at the time of booking to let her know of any special suggestions, Jane will do her best to make any occasion extra special!
Walking Fitness
You must be walking fit
2-3 miles of easy walking
This tour is not suitable for the very elderly, those in wheelchairs, on crutches, walking sticks or zimmer frames.
AT THE TIME OF BOOKING
Please email Jane your mobile No, so she can contact you on the day of the tour in case of an emergency, or in case you are late arriving! This is important please.
Friendly well behaved dogs are welcome on tour, please keep them on a lead at all times whilst on tour
Description supplied by the event organiser.
Staying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of Manningtree.
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Frequently asked questions
The Infamous Essex Witch Hunt Tour of the 17th Century takes place on Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 11:00.
The Infamous Essex Witch Hunt Tour of the 17th Century is held at Manningtree in Colchester (42 South St, Manningtree, CO11 1BG).
Tickets for The Infamous Essex Witch Hunt Tour of the 17th Century range from £25 to £27.80. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
The forecast for The Infamous Essex Witch Hunt Tour of the 17th Century is Overcast · 13°C. Blustery — expect a wind-swept afternoon.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Manningtree can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for The Infamous Essex Witch Hunt Tour of the 17th Century 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.
The Infamous Essex Witch Hunt Tour of the 17th Century
Editorial summaryAbout this event
The Infamous Essex Witch Hunt Tour will take place in Manningtree on 25 October 2026, exploring a significant chapter in English history. Tickets range from £25.00 to £27.80.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Dare you join me? As we explore one of the darkest chapters in English history!
This tour will terrify, and move you, in equal measure, as we remember the English Witch Hunts of the 17th century.
In Loving Memory
To the Girls and Women who tragically lost their lives in the Essex Witch Hunts of the 17th Century!
This tour was created by an Essex Woman to remember them!
Tour Details
This tour will ignite your imagination!
The history is very complex, yet it is equally moving.
Possibly over 300 girls and women were executed as witches, men, and some children too.
It was, and remains, a tragedy!
We follow in the chilling footsteps of Matthew Hopkins and John Sterne,
two of the most feared and hated witch hunters England has ever known.
The tour brings the stories of the girls and women who were so cruelly hunted and executed alive!
They were not witches, they were innocent women!
This tour aims to bring them justice, if only in our thoughts, alas, as only the passing of time, and history can!
Tour timings
FRIDAY TOUR
May
Coffee and Toilet Stop
6pm to 6.30 pm
Enjoy a delicious cup of coffee and cake, and toilet stop in an old Manningtree Pub before the tour starts. Jane will recommend Pub by email at time of booking.
6.30pm
Meet Jane your Tour Guide and group
Outside The Red Lion Pub, The Street, Manningtree, where Jane will warmly welcome you!
Tour starts promptly, please arrive on time!
6.30-8.30pm
Guided Walking History Tour with Jane
Tour ends
8.30pm
SUNDAY TOUR
April to the end December
Coffee and Cake and Toilet Stop
10.30am to 11am
At old Manningtree Pub, Jane will recommend at the time of booking.
11am
Meet Jane your Tour guide and the group outside The Red Lion Pub, The Street, Manningtree,
where you will be warmly welcomed onto the tour!
11am to 1pm
Guided Walking History Tour with Jane and group
The Tour Ends
1pm
Refreshments
Jane can recommend a local restaurant where you can enjoy a delicious Sunday Roast, please contact Jane once you have booked your ticket.
THE RED ROSE
Please bring a single rose to lay in Manningtree to remember those girls and women, who lost their lives during the terror of the Essex Witch Hunts.
We will pause as a group to remember them whilst on tour!
The Rose symbolises love!
Gift Cards
We have Gift Cards that may make the perfect gift for your special friend, or loved one!
Please visit www.essex-tours.com to purchase (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!
Please email your Tour Guide at the time of booking to let her know of any special suggestions, Jane will do her best to make any occasion extra special!
Walking Fitness
You must be walking fit
2-3 miles of easy walking
This tour is not suitable for the very elderly, those in wheelchairs, on crutches, walking sticks or zimmer frames.
AT THE TIME OF BOOKING
Please email Jane your mobile No, so she can contact you on the day of the tour in case of an emergency, or in case you are late arriving! This is important please.
Friendly well behaved dogs are welcome on tour, please keep them on a lead at all times whilst on tour
Description supplied by the event organiser.
StayStaying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of Manningtree. Searching near 42 South St, Manningtree, CO11 1BG; check-in Sunday, 25 October 2026.
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WhereManningtree
42 South St, Manningtree, CO11 1BG
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is The Infamous Essex Witch Hunt Tour of the 17th Century?
The Infamous Essex Witch Hunt Tour of the 17th Century takes place on Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 11:00.
Where is The Infamous Essex Witch Hunt Tour of the 17th Century taking place?
The Infamous Essex Witch Hunt Tour of the 17th Century is held at Manningtree in Colchester (42 South St, Manningtree, CO11 1BG).
How much are tickets for The Infamous Essex Witch Hunt Tour of the 17th Century?
Tickets for The Infamous Essex Witch Hunt Tour of the 17th Century range from £25 to £27.80. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
What will the weather be like at The Infamous Essex Witch Hunt Tour of the 17th Century?
The forecast for The Infamous Essex Witch Hunt Tour of the 17th Century is Overcast · 13°C. Blustery — expect a wind-swept afternoon.
Is there anywhere to stay near The Infamous Essex Witch Hunt Tour of the 17th Century?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Manningtree can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for The Infamous Essex Witch Hunt Tour of the 17th Century?
Tickets for The Infamous Essex Witch Hunt Tour of the 17th Century 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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42 South St, Manningtree, CO11 1BG
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