London Sweet Treats Tour: Haunted History of the West End
Discover the sweet and spooky side of London’s West End on a walking tour combining indulgent pastries, haunted theatres, and chilling tales from Theatreland. Begin with an oversized sweet treat before exploring the historic theatres around Drury Lane. Hear stories of the mysterious Woman in Black at the Fortune Theatre and the Man in Grey at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, whose ghost is said to vanish through a wall. Continue to the Lyceum Theatre to uncover tales of ghostly apparitions, unexplained activity, and its connection to Bram Stoker, author of Dracula.
Take a delicious break with seasonal sweet treats, which may include a Portuguese pastel de nata or a cinnamon pastry layered with vanilla custard and icing. Then head toward the Strand to hear the tragic story of Victorian actor William Terriss, whose ghost is said to haunt the area near the Adelphi Theatre. Stroll along St Martin’s Lane, cross Leicester Square, and continue toward Haymarket as your guide shares more eerie tales of ghostly soldiers, mysterious voices, unexplained footsteps, and performers said to linger long after the final curtain. With more sweet bites along the way, this theatrical adventure offers a deliciously eerie way to explore the haunted history of London’s West End.
Duration: 2 hours
London Sweet Treats Tour: Haunted History of the West End
Explore London’s West End on a haunted walking tour featuring sweet treats, historic theatres, ghost stories, and eerie Theatreland legends.
Discover the sweet and spooky side of London’s West End on a walking tour combining indulgent pastries, haunted theatres, and chilling tales from Theatreland. Begin with an oversized sweet treat before exploring the historic theatres around Drury Lane. Hear stories of the mysterious Woman in Black at the Fortune Theatre and the Man in Grey at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, whose ghost is said to vanish through a wall. Continue to the Lyceum Theatre to uncover tales of ghostly apparitions, unexplained activity, and its connection to Bram Stoker, author of Dracula.
Take a delicious break with seasonal sweet treats, which may include a Portuguese pastel de nata or a cinnamon pastry layered with vanilla custard and icing. Then head toward the Strand to hear the tragic story of Victorian actor William Terriss, whose ghost is said to haunt the area near the Adelphi Theatre. Stroll along St Martin’s Lane, cross Leicester Square, and continue toward Haymarket as your guide shares more eerie tales of ghostly soldiers, mysterious voices, unexplained footsteps, and performers said to linger long after the final curtain. With more sweet bites along the way, this theatrical adventure offers a deliciously eerie way to explore the haunted history of London’s West End.
Duration: 2 hours
