Depart Home for London, UK
Arrive in London, England
Airport Transfer
On-Ground Briefing
Orientation Walking Tour - The group will become oriented with their neighborhood, the public transportation systems, nearby pharmacies, markets, ATMs, etc.
Walking Tour of City Center - (Covent Garden, Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, London Eye, Globe Theater etc.)
Welcome Dinner - The group will be taken for an authentic dinner with a wide variety of menu options to cater all diets.
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Tower of London - ThIs is officially Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London, is a historic castle in central London. The shadows of the past still haunt this historic castle. Ann Boleyn, who was beheaded in 1536 on the orders of her husband King Henry VIII, walks the castle carrying her head under her arm. Spotted leading a procession in the chapel, her restless soul is still tormented by her misfortune. But Ann isn’t the only spirit that’s not at peace. Stay long enough and you might see Henry VI, Sir Walter Raleigh or even the ghosts of those who witnessed Margaret Pole’s horrific struggle at the hands of a young, inexperienced executioner.
Lunch Break
Westminster Abbey - Westminster Abbey is the site of coronations and other ceremonies of national significance. It is a large, mainly Gothic abbey church in the City of Westminster.
Free Structured Time - Suggestions: If you wish to check out some metaphysical bookshops/stores, try The Atlantis Bookshop, The Astrology Shop, Treadwell’s Books and Wicca Moon.
You can also visit the British Museum (free entrance and open until 5:30pm) - Public museum dedicated to human history, art and culture. It documents the story of human culture from its beginnings to the present. But it also known for its connection to “unusual” events.
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Full Day Activities at the College of Psychic Studies - Enjoy a Private Tour of the College building in South Kensington by our archivist/curator followed up by a Q&A session This is a beautiful Victorian townhouse over 6 floors. Each room is curated with artwork and artefacts from their archive, collected since they were founded in 1884. The artwork has a spiritually inspired theme ( their Georgiana Houghton artwork is being shown at The Venice Biennale) and artefacts range from crystal balls to scrying mirrors and planchettes. They also have a beautiful and extensive library. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes was one of the College’s past Presidents and students can see the room he used. They also have a small collection of photographs of Sir Arthur. The College has some wonderful stories.
Participate in a Mediumship/Tarot Session Demonstration led by the expert tutors of the College.
Evening Jack the Ripper Guided Tour with Ripper-Vision Approach - RIPPER-VISION™ is a new approach to our Jack the Ripper walking tours. Top of the range handheld projectors which emblazon 5ft images upon the dark streets and alleyways of Whitechapel. As we walk the very route the Ripper would have taken, Ripper vision will practically transport you back to a time of gaslight and fog, a period of poverty, disease and silent footsteps in the shadows as the Ripper hunted his prey.
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Transfer to Pluckley (approx. 2 hrs)
Pluckley Ghost Tour - Pluckley was officially named by the Guinness World Records as being the most haunted village in England and it really lives up to its reputation with never ending reports of paranormal activity and fresh sightings. Countless ghost hunters have investigated this intriguing epicentre of paranormal activity in search for the entities that reside at the places of reported activity. The Screaming Man, The Highwayman, The Schoolmaster and the Red Lady are just a few of the reported ghosts frequenting Pluckley.
Transfer to London (approx. 2 hrs)
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Free Day in London
Flecky Bennett’s London’s Highgate Ghost & Vampire Walk - Highgate Cemetery, which was/is the home to one of the worlds most authenticated accounts of vampiric activity. This is not one, but three walks in one! The first part of the performance is dedicated to the ghosts which haunt the Village. You then walk the backstreets in a type of “Hollywood” celebrity tour, as you pass the front doors of some of the world’s top musicians, actors and models, past and present. Then the group has 30 minutes for a quick drink ( not included) to steady the nerves inside the amazingly atmospheric Flask Tavern (with its resident ghost) - After the interval it is time for the main event: follow in the footsteps of the Highgate Vampire’s main victims and experience the accounts of those who investigated this phenomenon. Bring your garlic!
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Train to Bath (approx. 1 hr 25 mins)
Bath Walking Tour - Royal Crescent, Theatre Royal, Bath Abbey - The Roman Baths
Free Structured Afternoon
Bath Evening Ghost Tour - The tours run for 105 minutes and it takes you through various parts of the city, Roman, Medieval and Georgian locations, many of which would otherwise remain hidden from the casual visitor. It is a wonderful way to see this beautiful city at night. Of course that is just the bonus of the tour, the major reason for this tour is to discover some of the many haunts that exist within the walls of this very old city. You will hear gruesome tales of murder, horrors, witch burnings, tragic suicides and relentless hauntings from beyond the grave! There are in this town, ghosts of Roman soldiers, medieval monks, witches, victims of sword fights, the insane and even the hopelessly romantic (not every ghost has a dark reason to haunt). Guests on the tours are encouraged to participate in the theatre of the night as well as in some of the paranormal experiments which we conduct, although you do have to be brave to volunteer for such. On some evenings, the results of these experiments can be quite nerve-racking!
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Jane Austen Centre - The novelist spent several years living and writing in Bath. In fact, two of her novels are set in the city - Northanger Abbey and Persuasion. The Jane Austen Centre is located on the same street where she last lived in Bath, and our Georgian building offers a glimpse into how that would have looked in her day.
Free Structured Afternoon
Train Bath to Salisbury (approx. 1 hr)
Salisbury Walking Tour - The foundation of the ‘new’ city of Salisbury is based on a legend. The story has it that an archer based at Old Sarum decided where to build the city by shooting an arrow down into the valley. The modern-day Cathedral is situated around 2 miles south of Old Sarum. There are lots of theories on how an arrow could reach that far but one that’s often heard is that the archer shot a deer and the deer landed where today’s Cathedral stands.
The Haunch of Venison is one of the regions oldest hostelries and the first record is circa 1320 when the building was used to house craftsmen working on the Cathedral spire. - Under the fireplace there is a former bread oven beyond which is a smoke preserved mummified hand. It is believed to be from an 18th century demented whist player who lost it in a card game due cheating. This place could also be an option to stop at for a hearty meal before heading back to chasing paranormal activities in the city.
Free Structured Afternoon
Interactive Journey into the Paranormal Hot Spots of Salisbury - The city of Salisbury is one of the most haunted and ancient in England. It’s history can be traced back to 2,500 BC and as a result has a diverse and complex and bloody history. The centre preserves its medieval street plan and has many ancient buildings within have their own ghost stories. This city tells tales of a sinister kind; a history that includes demonic apparition, disease, witchcraft, death, ghosts, poltergeists and murder. Join Haunting Nights on this 1 hour journey into the paranormal Hot Spots of Salisbury: Salisbury Cathedral, The Rifles Museum, Mompesson House.
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Salisbury Museum - It houses one of the best collections relating to Stonehenge and local archaeology. The museum is housed in The King's House, a Grade I listed building, where King James I of England was entertained in 1610 and 1613.
Free Structured Afternoon
Live Escape Salisbury - Explore all three floors of this 14th century building at Salisbury’s Cross Keys Shopping Centre. Your leading team has been investigating buildings in the city since 2019. Using the latest equipment they have managed to contact a number of spirits, which are often the same each visit: Evan – a cleaner who used to work at the then tea rooms. He’s also been known to frequent what was the kitchen, on the first floor; On the second floor there’s often a gentleman named Owen, who revealed he attended the horses in said stables of what used to be an Inn in the 1800s; On the ground floor office is probably one of the most active spirits, Charlotte, who was also contacted when the late Derek Acorah performed his investigations for the TV show Ghost Towns. Charlotte died when she was just seven years of age and responds particularly well when the team plays music; Charlotte’s brother Harry and mother Rachel also haunt the building. Harry is five years old and spends his time on the first floor. Rachel mostly communicates on the second floor, as well as what was the kitchen. According to the team’s research, this whole family used to work for the same Inn.
The ghost hunts take place from 9pm to 1.30am. During the evening the group of up to eight people will use specialised equipment to detect activity: from EMF meters and cat balls to REM pods and Spirit Boxes. Groups will also experience table tipping and hopefully communicate with spirits via a table and glass.
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Bus to Stonehenge (approx 25 mins)
Early Morning Visit of the Inner Circle - Stone Circle Experience at Stonehenge takes you up close to this world-famous monument. Learn the secrets of the stones from your knowledgeable host and experience the power and mystery of these ancient sarsens and bluestones for yourself.
Interview with Druids?
Bus to Salisbury (approx 25 mins)
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Train to Oxford (approx. 1 hr)
Oxford Castle and Prison Guided Tour - Climb the Saxon St George’s Tower, one of the oldest buildings in Oxford, and enjoy its stunning 360° panoramic views over the historic city of Oxford.
Descend deep underground into the dark atmosphere of the 900-year-old crypt, the only surviving remains of St. George’s Chapel.
Explore the austere confines of the 18th-century Debtors’ Tower and Prison D-Wing.
Scale the Mound of the 11th-century motte-and-bailey castle.
Free Structured Afternoon
Shakespeare Festival Show - Enjoy a Shakespeare’s production (which one will be determined closer to the dates) that will take place on the Castleyard of Oxford Castle & Prison as an outdoor theatre experience
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Oxford City and University Guided Tour (approx 50 mins) - This Oxford walking tour is jam-packed with the top highlights at Oxford University – from the world-famous architectural jewels of the Bodleian Library, Radcliffe Camera and Christ Church to the often missed wonders hidden down small alleyways.
Free Structured Time
Evening Oxford Ghost Tour (approx. 2 hrs) - Hear the spookiest tales from around the historic city of Oxford and learn about Oxford’s most well known ghosts. Soak up the atmosphere on a misty dark night in Oxford, down winding and cobbled lanes, around the ancient colleges and past some of the oldest public houses in the UK, dating back nearly 900 years.
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Train to Shrewsbury (approx 2.5 hrs)
Shrewsbury Castle - The castle is one of the main attractions for visitors to the medieval county town of Shrewsbury. Shrewsbury Castle is rumoured to play host to ‘Bloody Jack’, the particularly nasty ghost of a 12th century serial killer of young women who stored their corpses at the castle. According to legend, a young maiden saw Jack dragging her own sister's bloodied corpse across the drawbridge, through the courtyard, and into the castle. The girl fled and informed the local authorities, who arrested Jack. The villain believed to have murdered at least eight other women. He was sentenced to death. Many witnesses claim to have seen his ghost in the castle grounds over the years, sometimes dragging Mary-Anne by her hair to her death.
Free Structured Time
Shrewsbury Prison Ghost Tour - Shrewsbury Prison is the second most haunted jail in the world – come and investigate and see what lurks behind the high prison walls in the dead of night.
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Train to Chester (approx 1 hr)
Chester Cathedral - Chester Cathedral is the must-see attraction within the historic city of Chester.
Free Structured Time
Chester Ghost City Tour - Steeped in 2000 years of history, and with hundreds of Ghost sightings, Chester can claim to be one of the most haunted cities in Britain.
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Train to York (approx 2.5 hrs)
York Minster - The Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of Saint Peter in York, commonly known as York Minster, is the cathedral of York, and is one of the largest of its kind in Northern Europe.
Free Structured Time
York Witches Walking Tour + Potion Making Session - Join this magical walking tour with a potion-making experience. There's nothing else quite like it! Fascinating historical tales, with a focus on those relating to Witchcraft, the spooky, and the strange. Explore the dimly lit streets and spooky snickets of York's Medieval Old Town. Watch out on the cobbles as you lend your ears to terrible tales of the Witches of Yorkshire. In addition to exploring York, also enter the Potions Cauldron for your extra special immersive Potion Making Experience. Uncover the secret room and get lost in another world as our special effects take you on a quest to make the perfect potion. Drink and enjoy!
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Free Day in York (until about 4pm)
Private Bus to Edinburgh via Chillingham Castle - The ride between York and Chillingham Castle takes about 2.5 hrs. Get ready to depart around 4:30pm to be ready for the Chillingham Castle Ghost Investigation starting at 8:30pm (duration 4 hrs). You will have time to find a spot to dine at once you arrive in the Castle area.
Chillingham Castle Ghost Investigation (approx. from 8:30pm to 00:30) - Regarded as Britain’s most haunted castle, the aptly named Chillingham Castle has a horrific history of prisoner-ridden dungeons and well-used torture chambers. Its roll call of resident spooks include the whimpering “blue boy,” the pantry’s frail “white lady,” and the perpetually lonesome Lady Mary Berkeley.
Continue the Night Ride to Edinburgh - (approx 1.5 hrs)
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Free Morning
Walking Tour of Edinburgh - St Andrew Square, Johnstone Terrace, the Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle and Grassmarket and more!
Afternoon Guest Lecture
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Edinburgh Castle - Edinburgh Castle is a historic castle in Edinburgh, Scotland. It stands on Castle Rock, which has been occupied by humans since at least the Iron Age, although the nature of the early settlement is unclear.
Free Afternoon
The Double Dead Tour - The worst of both possible worlds. This tour goes into two of the most haunted places on the planet – the South Bridge Vaults AND the Covenanter’s Prison in Greyfriars Graveyard - lair of the infamous Mackenzie Poltergeist.
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Beginning of a Two Day Trip to the Scottish Highlands - This tour will take you through a landscape rich in history, myth and legend - among the sites you'll see will be Culloden, last stand of the Jacobites against the British government forces. You'll also be able to walk through Glen Coe, where the MacDonalds were massacred, and experience the rugged beauty of Braveheart country. At each stop our guides will be there to bring the history of Scotland alive for you. You'll be travelling through some of the best scenery in Scotland - from the dizzying heights of the Drumochter Pass to the stunning peaks of the Cairngorms National Park; from the majestic sweep of the Great Glen to the towering heights of Ben Nevis (Britain's highest mountain). As we head toward Inverness there will be ample time to get out and breathe in the Highland air, stretch your legs and try some hearty Highland fare.
Night Stop in Drumnadrochit - This is a beautiful and welcoming village on the shores of Loch Ness.
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Loch Ness Boat Tour - Enjoy stunning views of the Great Glen, Loch Ness and the ruins of Urquhart Castle. On board, instruments monitor sub surface activity showing both bottom profile and mid water targets, which, although usually fish, are very very occasionally much larger and not readily explained.
Learn all about activities such as John Cobb’s ill-fated attempt on the water speed record, Wellington Bombers recovered from the depths, white witches casting spells to protect Nessie from cryptozoologists are interspersed with local history.
Back on the Bus - Drive through Inverness to visit Culloden, last stand of the Jacobites against the British government forces. Then you’ll pass the stunning Cairngorm mountains, stopping en-route to visit a distillery (tasting not included) and discover just how whisky is produced, then you will be able to explore the picturesque town of Pitlochry before arriving back in Edinburgh.
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Free Day in Edinburgh
Farewell Dinner and Program Closing
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Airport Transfer
Depart Edinburgh, Scotland for Home