Date: Friday 28 April, 2023
Time: 7:30 PM to 8:45 PM
Location: Portchester Castle
Ticket Price: £15 - £7.50
Ghost stories, spectral Roman centurions, phantom prisoners, and the legendary White Lady! Embark on a journey through over 1,700 years of history at the formidable Portchester Castle, revealing true tales of spectres and shades, and be captivated by eerie stories that come alive after dark.
Unlike other ghost tours, we bring you the genuine hangman’s humour of history through its myths and legends. Our storytellers will guide you through the dark and forbidding history of this ancient fortress, dodging shadows at every corner of its towering Norman keep and Roman walls. Uncover ghostly tales, from the mournful White Lady said to wander the battlements searching for her lost child, to the miserable spirits of the thousands of French prisoners of war held captive in the castle's squalid dungeons. Explore the origins of myths and legends, and discover the scientific side of paranormal occurrences through centuries-old stories.
Join our darkly humorous ghost tour in the heart of a haunted coastal fortress; together we'll explore the ancient ruins, learn a little, laugh a little, but scream a lot!
Further Information
What's included
🦇A guided ghost tour, with award-winning storytellers
💀Immersive, theatrical entertainment
Tour Times
Winter: We run two tours at 7:30 PM and 9:00 PM.
Summer: Tours run at Twilight at 9:00 PM.
The Tour runs just over one hour.
Highlights
Join a guided, theatrical ghost tour of the dimly lit Roman walls, the eerie churchyard, and the looming Norman keep, infused with our signature hangman’s humour. Experience real history as you separate fact from fiction, exploring the castle's incredible timeline from a Roman outpost to a gruelling Napoleonic prison. Hear the tales of the legendary figures who walked here, from royal monarchs to the desperate POWs, and the eerie incidents left in their wake.
What to bring
Comfortable, sturdy walking shoes (the Castle grounds feature grass and uneven stone)
Weather-appropriate clothing (the ruins are exposed to the elements)
A personal torch/flashlight
Know before you go
Check-in: Please arrive no more than 5–10 minutes before the advertised start time.
Parking: Parking is available near the Castle; please take care walking to the ruins in the dark.
Toilets: There are no toilets on site.
Accessibility: Due to uneven ground, grassy areas, and low-level lighting, this site may not be suitable for those with mobility impairments.
Age restrictions: This tour is not suitable for children under 12.
Rules & Restrictions
❌ Anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be turned away from the tour.
❌ Toilets are not available during the tour.
⚠️ Some historical content may be of a distressing nature and may include content related to abuse, torture, hangings and death.
❌ Filming or live streaming of the tour is strictly forbidden and will result in ejection from the tour.
Cancellation policy
Receive a full refund or future credit if you cancel at least 7 days before the activity starts.
The location: Portchester Castle
Address: Church Road, Portchester, Hampshire PO16 9QW
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Parking: The Castle has two car park outside the walls. Please make your way to the main (Landgate) entrance.
Accessibility: Only the first floor is accessible. There are a LOT of steps inside the Keep
