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The Life of Matthew Hopkins a 17th century Essex Witch Hunter

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A full-day tour titled 'The Life of Matthew Hopkins, a 17th Century Essex Witch Hunter' will take place on 28 November 2026 in Manningtree. The tour includes visits to historical sites related to the Essex Witch Hunts and a fish and chip lunch. The price for the tour is £54.88.

This is an exciting full day tour experience! It gives you insights into the whole life of Matthew Hopkins a Essex Witch Hunter!

Highlights of the Tour

Delicious Coffee and Cake and toilet stop before the Tour begins!

Tour of Manningtree, and see the major historical sites, associated with the Essex Witch Hunts.

Journey into the beautiful county of Suffolk to discover Hopkins’s childhood.

See old haunted ruins associated with Hopkins, and his final days.

Enjoy a delicious fish and chip lunch!

Beautiful laying of roses ceremony, as we remember the women and girls, who lost their lives in the Essex Witch Hunts of the 17th century.

This tour was created to remember them! As women, not as witches!

Tour Details

SATURDAYS

This special full day tour runs once a month!

Price of Tour

£100 per person, email jane on jane@essex-tours.com to make a booking please.

Tour Timings:

Delicious Coffee & Cake and Toilet stop, in an old Manningtree Pub, as we relax, before the tour begins!

10.30 – 11.00 am

Meet Jane your friendly Guide, and receive a warm welcome onto the tour at 11.00 am.

11.00 – 13.00 pm – Guided walking tour of Manningtree

13.00-13.45 pm – Lunch Fish and chip meal

13.45 – 16.00 pm – Essex and Suffolk Guided Tour

4pm

Tour Ends in Manningtree!

We have all been on an amazing journey and adventure back to the 17th century!

Detailed itinerary given once you have booked the tour.

Additional Info:

You must be walking fit.

This tour is not suitable for those in wheelchairs, zimmer-frames or those in ill health.

This is not a dog friendly tour

Children:

15 years and upwards, accompanied by a parent.

Children are charged an adult priced ticket for this tour.

Lunch Recommendations:

Email Jane for her recommendation of Restaurant for a delicious Fish & Chip Lunch.

Jane can reserve a table for you. Must have a weeks notice before the tour.

Transport

By mini bus with driver and Tour Guide

Description supplied by the event organiser.

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The Life of Matthew Hopkins a 17th century Essex Witch Hunter takes place on Saturday, 28 November 2026 at 10:00.

The Life of Matthew Hopkins a 17th century Essex Witch Hunter is held at Manningtree in Colchester (Manningtree, Manningtree, CO11).

Tickets for The Life of Matthew Hopkins a 17th century Essex Witch Hunter are priced at £27.80. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.

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