Haunted and Hidden Bristol walk
What you'll do
Fully outdoor walk with distancing observed departing from College Green. This popular haunted Bristol walking experience also takes in many tv locations is now in its 17th year, running most Fridays all year round. The walk been featured on TV's "Most Haunted" and "The Source".
Go on a fully outdoor, safe, fun journey around Bristol's Old City, where you'll discover our city's hidden past - and some unforgettable stories. Hear about the 17th century pub with a poltergeist, the UK's most haunted cinema and a former market building with a ghostly fireplace figure! There will be plenty of hidden secrets revealed about many of Bristol's iconic buildings as well, as you walk around the oldest part of the city.
During the walk you'll also take in many Bristol TV locations including Skins, Sherlock, Dr Who, Poldark, Shoestring, Trial of Christine Keeler and more!
Minimum fitness level required.
Upcoming dates
What you'll do
Fully outdoor walk with distancing observed departing from College Green. This popular haunted Bristol walking experience also takes in many tv locations is now in its 17th year, running most Fridays all year round. The walk been featured on TV's "Most Haunted" and "The Source".
Go on a fully outdoor, safe, fun journey around Bristol's Old City, where you'll discover our city's hidden past - and some unforgettable stories. Hear about the 17th century pub with a poltergeist, the UK's most haunted cinema and a former market building with a ghostly fireplace figure! There will be plenty of hidden secrets revealed about many of Bristol's iconic buildings as well, as you walk around the oldest part of the city.
During the walk you'll also take in many Bristol TV locations including Skins, Sherlock, Dr Who, Poldark, Shoestring, Trial of Christine Keeler and more!
Minimum fitness level required.
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Facilities
- Parking
- Child friendly (0-16)
- Outdoors
COVID-19 guidelines
Social distancing will apply and walk is also fully outdoors
On the day
- Flat, comfortable footwear is advisable
- The closest bus stops to your meeting point are College Green and Anchor Road
Changes happen, don't worry
About Haunted and Hidden Bristol Walk
Bristol's Haunted and Hidden experiences reveal the darker side to Bristol's history all in an entertaining and informative way. It won Trip Advisor’s ‘Certificate of Excellence’ in 2017 and was voted as number one on GWR FM'S ‘Top 20 Things to do in Bristol’ as well. All experiences come with your host, John’s, knowledge of Bristol and humour, making them popular with locals and tourists alike.
John's latest project, Bristol rock'n'roll walking tours, launched after lockdown. His love for music, experience managing local bands in Bristol for over 30 years, and being a well-respected promoter on the scene made these walks a no-brainer. John's tours are celebrations of Bristol's history and most-loved music venues new and old.
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John has hosted the Haunted and Hidden Walk for 16 years, and has made TV appearances on Most Haunted, The Source and Made in Bristol. He has a whole host of stories about the city, having also run walking tours about both Clifton and Old Market and spent time working on private tours of TV locations for the Bristol Open Top tour bus.
Rock'n'roll is John's other biggest passion - from this love Bristol's rock'n'roll walking tours were born. Launched after lockdown, these walks are trips down nostalgia lane and around Bristol's legendary music venues. John has managed local bands in Bristol for over 30 years and promoted various shows - he seriously knows his stuff. 2020 saw the release of a book of his time with local band FAB 208.
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What people are saying
The tour guide was lovely and it was really interesting :)
John was a great host and kept the entertainment coming with interesting facts and stories about the history of Bristol. A couple of a great one liners and just a great way to spend 90 minutes!
The tour guide was balanced facts with Bristol humour really well. It was insightful to learn about the old haunted history and the modern movie/music history of the buildings. The tour guide was brilliant.
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What people are saying
The tour guide was lovely and it was really interesting :)
John was a great host and kept the entertainment coming with interesting facts and stories about the history of Bristol. A couple of a great one liners and just a great way to spend 90 minutes!
The tour guide was balanced facts with Bristol humour really well. It was insightful to learn about the old haunted history and the modern movie/music history of the buildings. The tour guide was brilliant.
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