
This Halloween, forget the ghosts…
There are darker things hiding in Stratford-upon-Avon.
And they really happened.
As the sun goes down, join The Twisted Tales and step into the true, unsettling history of Shakespeare's town.
These aren't made-up ghost stories or spooky legends. Our tales are carefully researched and historically documented, revealing real people, real places and real events.
And this is what makes The Twisted Tales different.
We don't create the horror. We uncover it.
Every story is grounded in evidence. Every location has a connection. Every tale reveals another layer of Stratford's past — one that most visitors never see.
This Halloween, experience Stratford after dark as you've never experienced it before.
Step into the real history of Stratford-upon-Avon.
The most chilling stories aren't the ones someone invented.
They're the ones that actually happened!
The Experience
🎃 Throughout October 2026
Experience Twisted Tales throughout October, as Stratford-upon-Avon takes on a darker atmosphere.
⏱ 90 Minutes
A captivating 1.5-hour walking tour through the historic heart of Stratford-upon-Avon.
👨👩👧 Family Friendly
A Halloween experience suitable for families, with fascinating stories and atmosphere rather than extreme scares.
🚶 Walking Tour
Explore Stratford on foot, visiting locations connected to the true stories we uncover.
📸 Iconic Locations
Plenty of opportunities to capture photographs at some of Stratford-upon-Avon's most recognisable historic locations after dark.
📜 True & Researched
Every story is based on documented historical events and carefully researched sources. These aren't ghost stories.
🎭 Fancy Dress Encouraged
Fancy dress is completely optional, but we encourage you to embrace the Halloween spirit!
🌙 After Dark
Experience Stratford when the streets are quieter, the lights are lower and the town's darker history comes to life.
📍 Stratford-upon-Avon
Discover a side of Shakespeare's town that most visitors never see.
Come for Halloween. Stay for the stories!
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