Haunted Britain
A Paranormal Adventure
12 Days
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Did we scare you? Well, if we didn’t, this tour will definitely
send a chill down your spine. Whether you’re a serious paranormal
researcher, or you just fancy the idea of spirits, ghosts and the
afterlife, Across the Pond Tours’ Haunted Britain: A Paranormal Adventure
is certain to frighten and amuse. Britain is rich with ethereal
locations. We’ve selected some of the top spots for you to learn
about and experience unearthly happenings. Grab a loved one and
hang on tight! Because, sometimes, things do go bump in the night…
Day 1 – Depart
Depart from your home destination
(Airport transfer and/or airfare*)
Day 2 – Arrival in London (Heathrow or Gatwick)
Welcome to a city so rich with history, it’s impossible to escape its
past. We’ve scheduled one of London’s famous black taxicabs to
take you to your luxury hotel. Take the remainder of the day to
relax and get a good rest tonight. You’ll need your wits about
you as your ghost hunting begins tomorrow.
Day 3 – Haunted London
 What
better way to start your Haunted Britain Tour than with a trip to a
cemetery? First on your agenda is Highgate Cemetery whose
'inhabitants' include Dante Gabriel Rossetti (famous pre-Raphaelite
painter and poet), Karl Marx, and Charles Dickens. Have a pub lunch if
you choose at one of the cemetery’s nearby locales – many of which are
also said to entertain long-passed guests. This afternoon, you’re off
to one of Great Britain’s most notorious haunts, The Tower of
London. During its 900 year history, The Tower of London has been
the setting for many great events not only as a royal palace and
fortress, but also as a dwelling of misery and pain as a prison and
place of execution. Resident spirits include Thomas à Becket, the
Little Princes, the Countess of Salisbury, Queen Anne Boleyn, Lady Jane
Grey and many more! Your Yeoman Warder will tell tales sure to
make you think twice before turning off the light tonight before going
to bed! Afterwards, relax with a drink and some dinner at The
Grenadier Pub… or can you? It, too, is known as one of London’s
eerier pubs, reported to be haunted by the ghost of a man beaten to
death for cheating at cards. As darkness blankets London, you’ll
join a tour with fellow ghost hunters on a Haunted London Walking Tour,
then back to your luxury hotel. Sleep tight… if you can.
 Day 4 – London’s Haunted History
Take a step back in time as you visit Hampton Court Palace, home to
such spirits as Catherine Howard (fifth wife of King Henry VIII), Jane
Seymour, Sibell Penn (a.k.a. 'The Lady in Grey') and others. You will
be impressed not only with the tales of hauntings, but with Hampton
Court Palace’s sheer magnificence and beauty. As evening falls,
you’ll be treated to another great London walking tour – that of Jack
the Ripper. Step by bloodcurdling step you will be spirited back to
that spine-chilling era of gaslit horror, to join the Victorian police
as they hunt the Ripper through a warren of crumbling backstreets.
Day 5 – Ethereal Edinburgh
This morning, you’re headed to Edinburgh, one of Scotland’s most
‘spirit-filled’ cities. In the late afternoon or early evening,
you’ll join a guided tour sure to provide a haunted underground
experience you won’t soon forget. You’ll descend into the 18th century
Blair Street Vaults beneath the South Bridge, explore the nature of
ghosts, the different ways they manifest themselves, discuss the
paranormal experiences of visitors since 1994 and the findings of The
Edinburgh Ghost Project of 2001. The evening is yours to do as you wish
– perhaps find a quaint Olde Worlde pub to share your ghoulish stories
from the day. Tonight, you’re booked into yet another luxury
hotel in Edinburgh.
Day 6 – Edinburgh to York
Reputed to be one of
the most haunted spots in Scotland, today you’re off to see Edinburgh
Castle, a majestic landmark which dominates the capital city's skyline,
just as it has dominated Scotland's long and colorful history for 900
years. Such tales of ghosts include those of the Duke of Albany, Lady
Glamis, the Ghostly Piper, and more. This afternoon, you’ll head from
one ghostly city to another as you travel by train to the Viking city
of York, England. Perhaps you need a rest from all this fright? We’ve
reserved a lovely room for you in York at a luxury hotel, where we’ve
also arranged for you to have a superb dinner, so you needn’t travel
far.
Day 7 – York
York
Castle Museum awaits. The year 1705 saw the completion of the new
county gaol. It was to house felons; the men and women of Yorkshire who
were accused of the most serious crimes. Since then, Sounds of
screaming and dark figures have been seen wandering the cells and Half
Moon Court. They could possibly be the ghosts of previous inmates
waiting for execution. Several museum staff have reported a
litany of mysterious phenomena over the years, including chain
rattling, ghostly voices and there was even a ‘ghost dog’ spotted in
the darkened galleries. Down in the cells area, a museum guide is once
said to have heard scratching in the corner of a cell, only to find the
word INNOSENT written on the flagstone floor. Afterwards, have a pint
at the haunted Cock and Bottle Pub. George Villiers, the second Duke of
Buckingham, who lived during the reign of Charles II is the saucy
spirit who haunts this public house. Then, it’s on to the York Theatre
Royal to see tonight’s production. But beware, the ‘Grey Lady’ haunts
both the theatre, and it’s across-the-street pub, the York Arms, where
you may want to drop in after for a nightcap and tell her, “Hello.”
Day 8 – Derby
This morning, you’re headed to what is often referred to as the ‘most
haunted city in England’, Derby. We’ve arranged for you to have a car
for the next few days for ease of getting around this haunted locale.
Today, you’ll drive ‘round to visit the Guild Hall Catacombs, Bell Inn,
D. Lafferty’s & Sons, and the Heritage Center – all haunted locales
with their own chilling tales to tell. Tonight, you’re staying in a
beautiful luxury hotel with a history all its own.
Day 9 – Nottingham
A spooky day awaits as you head to the Galleries of Justice. Over the
centuries, thousands of people have entered the building with a sense
of dread for their future - as many would have been imprisoned,
sentenced, and sometimes, even publicly executed on the gallows of the
front steps. Listen to the stories of those who have passed on, on one
of the tours offered by the Galleries. Next, you’ll drive to Nottingham
Castle to hear the legends of Mortimer’s Hole, where spirits from the
1330’s still roam, and King John of 1212’s victims - the 28 sons of
Welsh noblemen - still cry for mercy. A meal at the Ferry Inn may leave
you feeling not only full, but frightened, as this legendary pub has
spirits of its own. Retire to your luxury hotel in Derby. Pleasant
dreams…
Day 10 – Return to London
You travel by train back to London to see some of the haunted locales
you didn’t have time for the first time around. These include the House
of Detention in Clerkenwell, a former prison teeming with spirits who
suffered in its dank, cold cells. You’ll also see Kensington Palace.
Beginning life as a Jacobean mansion, the house became a Royal Palace
in 1689, when William III bought it in the hope that its pastoral
location would alleviate his chronic asthma. Since its inception,
mournful sounds of George’s fifth daughter, Princess Sophia and King
George II have been heard. You’re back in the restful lap of luxury
again in your lovely hotel room. But, as you look around your room, are
you truly alone, or have you taken back with you a ‘souvenir’ that
makes the hair on the back of your neck rise?
Day 11 – London 
Back in London, you can now see some of the spots you missed a few days
ago, including the notorious 50 Berkeley Square (where several have
died or gone insane from the sight of evil spirits). Also, see
Westminster Abbey, where several spirits still roam, including a
Benedictine Monk, Jane Seymour and Catherine Howard. Apparently, the
ghost ‘situation’ became so dire during the 19th century that the
Gallery was forced to close for several years. Tonight, you’ll see The
Producers ** at the Drury lane Theatre, considered by some to be the
most haunted theatre in the world. Say goodnight to the spirits, but
perhaps not farewell. Who knows what, or who, you’ll take back home
with you tomorrow?
Day 12 - Return Home
Depart for home.
(Airport transfer and/or airfare additional*)
* Additional fees apply.
** Performances subject to change.
The above tour is subject to change without notice.
E&OA
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