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Otley Ghost Tour: Eerie History
5.0
49 Ratings
West Yorkshire
Uncover Otley’s eerie past on a spine-chilling ghost tour. Explore haunted streets, hear spooky tales, and end with a drink at The Black Horse.
Uncover Otley’s eerie past on a spine-chilling ghost tour. Explore haunted streets, hear spooky tales, and end with a drink at The Black Horse.
Duration:
1 hour, 5 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Otley Market - Discover the rich history of Otley, its origins, and the fascinating individuals who once walked its cobblestone streets. Explore The Clock Tower and the intriguing characters of Otley Market Place. From eye-lickers to mouth butchers, historical Otley was not for the faint-hearted.
- The Navvies Memorial - Uncover the history of…
- Otley Market - Discover the rich history of Otley, its origins, and the fascinating individuals who once walked its cobblestone streets. Explore The Clock Tower and the intriguing characters of Otley Market Place. From eye-lickers to mouth butchers, historical Otley was not for the faint-hearted.
- The Navvies Memorial - Uncover the history of the nation’s railways and the ‘navvies’ who built them. Learn about their shockingly harsh lives (and deaths) and how their spirits are said to still wander Yorkshire’s railway tracks.
- Otley Parish Church - Step into this eerie churchyard, discover the bone-house that once stood here, and the ghosts that roam among the graves.
- The Chevin - Hear tales of the ghosts of Otley Chevin, and visit the home of Otley’s most renowned historical figure - Thomas Chippendale.
- The Black Bull - Delve into the grim history of The Black Bull, Otley’s oldest (and possibly most haunted) pub.
- New Inn Court - Pass through the ginnel into Bay Horse Court to hear a ghostly story about The Bay Horse Inn.
- Otley Courthouse Arts Centre - Discover the hauntings of Otley Courthouse.
- Cattle Market Street - Visit the former site of Otley’s Cattle Market and learn about the hauntings of the nearby pub, The Horse and Farrier.
- River Wharfe - Explore Tittybottle Park and hear a tale of a woman’s watery grave; she is occasionally seen on the opposite side of the river. Keep a lookout…
- Gallows Hill - Learn about the history of Otley’s first registered site for capital punishment: Gallows Hill.
- Manor House - Discover the history of the Archbishops who once resided here and the Catholic priests who sought refuge in the neighboring parish church.
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- All Fees and Taxes
Additional Information
A spine-chilling 1hr walking tour around the seemingly quaint streets of this medieval town.
Discover who hobbles across the cobbles in Otley’s very own eerie historical ghost tour. A spooky historic walking tour showcasing Otley’s miserable, often strange past.
In an uncovering of Otley’s rich, largely unexplored history, you are likely to fall in…
A spine-chilling 1hr walking tour around the seemingly quaint streets of this medieval town.
Discover who hobbles across the cobbles in Otley’s very own eerie historical ghost tour. A spooky historic walking tour showcasing Otley’s miserable, often strange past.
In an uncovering of Otley’s rich, largely unexplored history, you are likely to fall in love with this little old town for its past and its present. Witness the most haunted buildings, walk through the creepiest graveyards, and learn all about Otley’s folk tales, ghost stories, and unknown facts.
Meet your guide by the clock tower in Otley Market Place.
Location
Otley Market Place
Market Place
Meet your ghoulish Guide by the clock tower...
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Sarae37
Oct 28, 2025
Spooky Sat night - Well that was a hoot. Some super spooky tales and more i disnt know about.
Highly recommend. Its something different and its supporting local business. Just book!
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Markwz171tn
Oct 13, 2025
Great fun - Great ghost tour, went as a family we all loved it. We will be booking on the Skipton walk over half term.
Mixture of ghost stories and fun facts, a great evening.
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Pioneer48992783544
Oct 11, 2025
10/10 would recommend - Ghoulishly good fun
Having lived in Otley for nearly 20 years I was pretty sure I knew it all
How wrong I was......
We learnt things on this tour that will haunt us both for as long as we live.
In Otley.
Prepare yourselves for a mega spooky, super sinister and truly eye opening (you'll know what I mean after the tour) experience
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K2253yqmaxm
Oct 4, 2025
Great adventure - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
We booked the 1-Hour group Otley Ghost Tour thinking it might be a bit too spooky for my 7-year-old… turns out the only scary part was how much we had a good crack.
Our guide was brilliant – part historian, part good banter , and part ghost whisperer (though the ghosts mostly kept their distance). She somehow managed to keep the adults entertained with eerie tales while making sure our daughter didn’t have nightmares.
The tour was perfectly paced, full of fun facts about Otley’s cobbled streets and a few spine-tingling stories that made us all walk just a little closer together. My daughter is now convinced she saw a ghostly cat – or maybe it was just a passing shadow… either way, it made her night!
Highly recommend for families – spooky enough for grown-ups, but child-friendly with no jump-scares or gory bits. Plus, it’s a great excuse to explore the town at night.
Would absolutely do it again – next time we’ll bring extra beers for the ghosts. 👻🍪
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Pete
Sep 13, 2025
A brilliant spooky evening in Otley - A brilliantly spooky evening in Otley
We had a fantastic time on the ghost tour with Spindleshanks, whose storytelling about dead presences was captivating. Just as impressive was the way she handled our cheeky small family members, who definitely made their presence well known! The walk was fun, atmospheric, and full of fascinating stories that made us laugh as much as it made us shiver. Highly recommended for families and anyone looking for a unique evening in Otley!
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V9043tqsueb
Sep 13, 2025
Spooky takes of Otley! - This tour was booked as an evening of entertainment for 3 generations. The talented Spindleshanks Mcscrew told us spooky stories of Otley which made us scared, scream and laugh. It was so memorable we've talked about it since. Thank you SSM you were brilliant.
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A7812exhelend
Aug 31, 2025
Brilliant unknown tales in such a familiar town - As a resident of Otley for nearly 20 years I found this a really great way to explore the streets that are so familiar to me . The tales and anecdotes that we were told were brilliant. I would thoroughly recommend this tour and excellent value .
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Winsfordlad
Aug 25, 2025
Exceptionally Entertaining — A Ghost Tour to Remember! - What an unforgettable evening we had on the Otley Ghost Tour this past Saturday! From the moment we met our guide by the market place Jubilee Clock, the tour set a perfect, spooky tone that captivated us entirely.
Our guide - Spindleshanks McScrew - charismatic, knowledgeable, and effortlessly engaging - wove together eerie local legends, chilling ghost stories, and fascinating snippets of Otley’s haunted past. Her dramatic flair and obvious passion sparked laughter, gasps, and suspense around every corner. Jonathan the ghost kept us good company too.
The route was thoughtfully curated. We ventured through winding alleys and paused outside centuries-old buildings rich in spectral lore. The atmosphere was enhanced by just the right amount of theatricality - not so over-the-top that it felt gimmicky, but enough to whisk us into the spirit of ghost-hunting.
The pace was excellent: never rushed, giving us time to absorb each story, yet never lagging. Logistics were seamless too - easy meet-up, comfortable group size, and great communication beforehand.
In short, this tour struck the perfect balance between historical insight and theatrical ghost-hunting thrills. Whether you’re a skeptic, a history buff, or simply in search of spooky fun, this tour delivers - and then some.
Would I do it again? Absolutely. Five stars all the way!
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668rjb
Aug 2, 2025
An excellent spooky evening - We had a fantastic time walking round old Otley with Spindleshanks; who not only filled us in on some of the ancient history of the town but was very witty with it, making us laugh all the way round. Well worth a trip to Otley and if you're at a loose end afterwards I have it on good authority there are twenty four pubs you can visit.
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H6101pdmatthewp
May 25, 2025
A Ghoul time had by all - Spindleshanks was an amazing host that ran a very fun and informative tour! Highly reccomended and well worth the trip, thanks again!
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