Dark History Walking Tour in Warwick

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Itinerary

1. See one of Warwick's oldest buildings, and learn of the ghost story that took place there, and the deadly murder committed nearby,

   10 min

2. Discover the daring heist that took place in Warwick Castle's coach house and stables, and how it became the magnificent example of British history it is today.

   8 min

3. Visit the old home of Thomas Oken, a popular Elizabethan merchant who left all of his wealth to the town of Warwick. You'll find out what happened on the night of his death, and the spooky happenings that happened after he died.

   8 min

4. By the old horse and coach entrance to Warwick Castle, you'll hear two stories from the past. First up is the story of Piers Gaveston, the controversial noble who was best friends with Kind Edward II. His actions resulted in him being sentenced to death, and killed, in Warwick. Then there is Fulke Greville, the owner of Warwick Castle who made it the magnificent building it is today. But his tight-fisted nature became his downfall, as you learn about the tragic circumstances around his death.

   16 min

5. One of Warwick's oldest and most impressive streets. Get your cameras ready as you walk down the most picturesque part of Warwick. Once you reach the foot of Caesar's Tower, it's time to hear the most infamous legend from Warwick. The tale of Moll Bloxham; the hellhound of Warwick.

   8 min

6. See Warwick's tallest building and found out which famous face's from history are buried there.

   8 min

7. You'll stand outside the old Warwickshire County Courts, where the very worst criminals in Warwickshire were tried, jailed and executed. Here you'll learn about the trial procedure, the county courts and the strangest court case ever heard!

   8 min

8. On this street lies the last remaining gaol cell in Warwick. There you will hear of one murderous criminal who spent their final moments in Warwick, before being executed. You'll then make the short journey to the very spot where the execution scaffold once stood, and hear about the terrible family who were hanged by the neck there, and what astonishing actions took place AFTER their death.

   16 min

9. The tour ends in the market square of Warwick, which is behind Old Shire Hall and the County Courts of Warwickshire. The final story is one of murder, insanity and witchcraft, with a cruel crime, shocking trial and some odd developments in between. You are then free to head to any of the nearby pubs and restaurants!

   8 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Warwick

• Its from-price is 39% below the median of the 12 experiences we list in Warwick.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 2 of 12.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Warwick

Warwick is a Warwickshire county town on the River Avon, with a medieval castle above the water and a centre rebuilt after a great fire in 1694.

Warwick Castle stands on a bend of the Avon, a fortress first raised by William the Conqueror's men in 1068 and grown over the centuries into a ring of towers, ramparts and state rooms. The Earls of Warwick, among them Richard Neville, the Kingmaker of the Wars of the Roses, held it as one of the great strongholds of England. The town beneath is largely Georgian, rebuilt after the fire of 1694.

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