Hidden Histories: Haunting Histories Of Leicester
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Hidden Histories: Haunting Histories of Leicester invites you to explore the city’s darker past, filled with tales of witches, curses, murder, and betrayal. Guided by Jim Butler, this tour takes you through Leicester's streets and churchyards, revealing fascinating stories from yesteryear. Please ensure you check your booking details email for the specific starting point before setting off. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the venue’s official website.
With tour guide Jim Butler
Explore the darker side of Leicester’s past as we uncover tales of witches, curses, murder and betrayal along the streets and through the churchyards of the heart of the ancient city.
IMPORTANT You will be told the tour start location on the Booking Details PDF which will be sent by email once you have purchsed your ticket (the tour does not start at Leicester Museum & Art Gallery)
Haunting Histories of Leicester - guided
Saturday 31st October 2026
Sunday 1st November 2026
Your guide, Jim Butler, is the creator, writer and producer of the popular 'Hidden Histories of Leicester’ series on YouTube, Facebook and TikTok. He writes and leads guided tours around the city covering a broad range of historical topics, drawing on his life-long love of Leicester’s rich culture and heritage and over 25 years’ experience of communicating its amazing history to all ages and backgrounds.
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Frequently asked questions
Hidden Histories: Haunting Histories Of Leicester takes place on Saturday, 31 October 2026. The event runs until Sunday, 1 November 2026.
Hidden Histories: Haunting Histories Of Leicester is held at Leicester Museum & Art Gallery in Leicester (53 New Walk, Leicester, LE1 7EA).
The forecast for Hidden Histories: Haunting Histories Of Leicester is Overcast · high 12°C, low 5°.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Leicester Museum & Art Gallery can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Hidden Histories: Haunting Histories Of Leicester can be booked via visitleicester.info using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Hidden Histories: Haunting Histories Of Leicester
All dayuntil Sunday, 1 November 2026
Leicester Museum & Art Gallery · Leicester
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Hidden Histories: Haunting Histories of Leicester invites you to explore the city’s darker past, filled with tales of witches, curses, murder, and betrayal. Guided by Jim Butler, this tour takes you through Leicester's streets and churchyards, revealing fascinating stories from yesteryear. Please ensure you check your booking details email for the specific starting point before setting off. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the venue’s official website.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
With tour guide Jim Butler
Explore the darker side of Leicester’s past as we uncover tales of witches, curses, murder and betrayal along the streets and through the churchyards of the heart of the ancient city.
IMPORTANT You will be told the tour start location on the Booking Details PDF which will be sent by email once you have purchsed your ticket (the tour does not start at Leicester Museum & Art Gallery)
Haunting Histories of Leicester - guided
Saturday 31st October 2026
Sunday 1st November 2026
Your guide, Jim Butler, is the creator, writer and producer of the popular 'Hidden Histories of Leicester’ series on YouTube, Facebook and TikTok. He writes and leads guided tours around the city covering a broad range of historical topics, drawing on his life-long love of Leicester’s rich culture and heritage and over 25 years’ experience of communicating its amazing history to all ages and backgrounds.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
StayStaying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of Leicester Museum & Art Gallery. Searching near 53 New Walk, Leicester, LE1 7EA; check-in Saturday, 31 October 2026.
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WhereLeicester Museum & Art Gallery
53 New Walk, Leicester, LE1 7EA
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Hidden Histories: Haunting Histories Of Leicester?
Hidden Histories: Haunting Histories Of Leicester takes place on Saturday, 31 October 2026. The event runs until Sunday, 1 November 2026.
Where is Hidden Histories: Haunting Histories Of Leicester taking place?
Hidden Histories: Haunting Histories Of Leicester is held at Leicester Museum & Art Gallery in Leicester (53 New Walk, Leicester, LE1 7EA).
What will the weather be like at Hidden Histories: Haunting Histories Of Leicester?
The forecast for Hidden Histories: Haunting Histories Of Leicester is Overcast · high 12°C, low 5°.
Is there anywhere to stay near Hidden Histories: Haunting Histories Of Leicester?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Leicester Museum & Art Gallery can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Hidden Histories: Haunting Histories Of Leicester?
Tickets for Hidden Histories: Haunting Histories Of Leicester can be booked via visitleicester.info using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Until Sunday, 1 November 2026
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chance of rain 0% · wind up to 8 km/h
Venue
53 New Walk, Leicester, LE1 7EA
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