Spooky Season: The Best Ghost Tours in Kent
With centuries of rich and tumultuous heritage, sweeping landscapes and a wealth of historic buildings, it's no wonder that Kent is often regarded as one of the most haunted counties in the UK.
From haunted castles and unsettling forts to woodland wailings and chilling rivers, if you're looking for something a little spooky this Halloween, here are six of the best ghost tours in Kent...
š» The Pantiles Ghost Walk
Running on Tuesdays at 7.30pm from 29th September, this hour-long after dark walking tour explores the unsettling history of some of Royal Tunbridge Wells' most iconic streets.
Hear the story of a haunted hotel, a mysterious figure that appears above a restaurant and the sorrowful cries echoing from the Common. Led by qualified guide David Woosnam, this is a chance to peep below the cloak of one of Kent's most prestigious spa towns.
š» Pluckley Ghost Walk
Famously dubbed the "most haunted village in Britain", Pluckley is a must-visit for fans of the supernatural and unexplained making it the destination for one of the most popular ghost tours in Kent.
Believed to have at least twelve spectres haunting the village, this award-winning ghost walk delves into the history and folklore of the area with tales of murder, mystery and uncanny sightings. In addition to the walks that run on select Friday and Saturday evenings, the team will also be hosting a Ghost Hunt & Dinner at the Black Horse Inn on 16th October.
š» After Hours: Haunted Hever Castle Tours
For an unforgettable evening this Halloween, head to Hever Castle for their 'After Hours' tours of the historic castle and grounds.
Promising to be a unique night of spine-chilling storytelling, the evening begins with drinks in the Moat CafƩ before being guided through Hever Castle historic rooms to encounter mysterious characters, ghostly tales and unexpected surprises.
After Hours: Haunted Hever Castle Tours are running on 29th, 30th and 31st October.
š»Ā Chilling Tales with Canterbury Historic River Tours
Taking place on the eerie waters of the River Stour, Canterbury River Tours' Chilling Tales recounts some of the city's most grisly historic moments and spooky sightings.
A deep dive into the hidden horrors of Canterbury, this atmospheric river tour isn't for the faint-hearted and merges historic surroundings with some gruesome tales or torture and beheadings.
š» Ghost Tours at The Historic Dockyard Chatham
With its extensive history and shadowy past, it's no wonder that The Historic Dockyard Chatham has a ghost story of two to share. In fact, as a result, they host not one but two after dark tours at the site.
Whilst The Ropery Complex tour focuses on some of the spine-tingly stories of the towering Ropery buildings, the Ships & Slipways tour unearths uncanny tales from sea and land, exploring the historic ships after dark.
Both tours are torch-lit and are 90 minutes long with select dates available in October and November.
š»Ā Ghost Tours at Fort Amherst
Believed to be one of Kent's most paranormally active locations, Fort Amherst run monthly ghost tours exploring some of the strange and unexplained occurrences in the fort's 300 year history.
Taking place in the complex network of tunnels and upper sections of the fort, these hour-long tours promise haunting tales handed down through generations. For Halloween, they are also running a series of themed events which are set to terrify and entertain.
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