Terrible Tours

Sightseeing attraction | Royston | England | United Kingdom

Gloomy city tour in Royston

Terrible Tours - A Dark Journey through the Hidden History of Royston

Creepy stories in Royston

Terrible Tours in Royston, England, is a unique attraction that takes visitors on an exciting and often eerie journey through the dark and mysterious stories of the city. These guided tours focus on the creepiest, most macabre, and mysterious aspects of Royston's past, combining historical facts with dramatic storytelling.

Interactive tours about Royston

Whether it's ghost stories, gruesome crimes, or unsolved mysteries - the Terrible Tours offer an extraordinary way to discover the hidden side of the city's history.

Historical crimes in Royston

The Idea behind Terrible Tours
Royston, a historic market town with roots dating back to Roman times, has a rich and complex history. But beyond the well-known landmarks and charming architecture, there are stories that will make visitors tremble.

Royston Cave and its mysteries

Terrible Tours were developed to bring these dark chapters to life. Historians and storytellers lead participants to significant locations in the city, recounting macabre tales from various centuries.

What Makes Terrible Tours Special
# 1. Creepy Stories from the Past
Terrible Tours focus on eerie and unexplained events that have occurred in and around Royston. Key themes include:
- Ghost stories about ruins, old inns, and abandoned buildings
- Legends of ghostly apparitions and mysterious sightings
- Historical crimes and dark court cases
- Ancient torture methods and cruel punishments from the Middle Ages

Each story is presented with careful research and a dramatic storytelling style, immersing participants directly into the past.

# 2. Connection to Royston Cave
One of Royston's most famous attractions is Royston Cave, a mysterious underground cave adorned with enigmatic carvings. Some theories suggest it was used by the Knights Templar or Freemasons, while others believe it was used for sinister rituals.

Terrible Tours often include stories about Royston Cave and its mysterious past, fitting perfectly into the overarching theme of the tours.

# 3. Historical Sites with Dark Pasts
The tour takes visitors to various locations in Royston associated with sinister events, including:
- Medieval alleys and streets where ghostly sightings have been reported.
- Historical buildings with dark pasts, including old inns allegedly haunted by restless spirits.
- Former courthouses and execution sites where cruel judgments were carried out.

Historical facts are always combined with exciting myths and legends to provide participants with an unforgettable experience.

# 4. Interactive Experiences and Goosebump Moments
Terrible Tours are not your ordinary city tours. They include:
- Live performances and actors reenacting specific scenes.
- Exciting puzzles and interactive elements that visitors must solve themselves.
- Unexpected surprises that provide thrills.

This interactive design makes the tours particularly lively and entertaining - ideal for those interested in dark history, criminal cases, and the paranormal.

Experiences for Visitors
# 1. Thrills and Chills
Those interested in ghost stories, legends, and the supernatural will love the Terrible Tours. The combination of historical facts and eerie tales creates a unique atmosphere.

# 2. History Lesson with a Twist
Although the tours are often spooky, they also provide valuable historical insights into Royston's past. Visitors will learn more about:
- Medieval justice and punishments
- Life in Victorian times and its dark sides
- The secret societies and myths of the region

# 3. Unforgettable Memories
Thanks to captivating storytelling and interactive design, the Terrible Tours are an unforgettable experience - whether for tourists, history enthusiasts, or friends of horror and mysteries.

Best Time for a Tour
Terrible Tours are particularly impressive in the evening or during the winter months when Royston's dark streets take on an even more mystical atmosphere. In the twilight and with a light fog, the old alleys and historical buildings appear particularly eerie.

Other Nearby Attractions
After the tour, visitors can explore other historical sites in Royston, including:
- Royston Cave - A mysterious underground cave with puzzling engravings.
- Therfield Heath - A natural landscape with ancient barrows and extensive walking trails.
- St. John the Baptist Church - A historic church with impressive architecture and fascinating history.

Conclusion
Terrible Tours in Royston are a unique way to discover the city's dark and mysterious stories. With a mix of historical facts, dramatic storytelling, and interactive experiences, they offer an exciting alternative to traditional city tours.

Contact details

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Address
94 Meldreth Rd
Shepreth
SG8 6PX Royston

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Opening hours

Sunday9:00 - 21:00
Monday9:00 - 21:00
Tuesday9:00 - 21:00
Wednesday9:00 - 21:00
Thursday9:00 - 21:00
Friday9:00 - 21:00
Saturday9:00 - 21:00

Reviews

29 Reviews

Ly 1
29.01.2025

Took my daughters, aged 9 and 11, on the Terrible Tours Ghost Tour. They both found it very enjoyable with just the right amount of creepy! Ben was out guide and was brilliant with answering their barrage of questions!
sarah bellis
26.01.2025

Alex was very entertaining and the whole family enjoyed the walking tour. Highly recommend
LENNi H
05.01.2025

This was a fabulous guided tour - we had a very friendly but professional guide in Ben. He was not only informative in telling the tales at various sites throughout the city but he responded well to questions from myself and my 13 year old. We learned so much more about Cambridge and its history than we would on a self-guided tour. I particularly enjoyed going down alleyways and dark narrow streets that I would otherwise have avoided at night! A very enjoyable experience - well worth the fee. Highly recommended - thank you!
linda durand
04.01.2025

Very good tour with Ben. We had a lovely time and Ben very knowledgeable. Thank you
Hayley Jacobs
16.10.2024

Chuck was great! He was the perfect tour guide, and we learnt some interesting facts!
Heidi Clawson
22.09.2024

Great tour of Cambridge with our guide James. Lots of interesting historical facts and spooky tales. James was very friendly, funny and knowledgeable and we loved finding out about Cambridge's dark past
Megan Edge
17.09.2024

The Creepy Cambridge tour was quite good - heard some of the darker history of the city and saw some of the beautiful sights, such as many of the old colleges. It was a great introductory tour to Cambridge, and gave us a few ideas of where to check out while we’re here. Thanks for the tour, James!
Larissa
09.09.2024

This tour was really fun! Chuck (? Sorry I may have forgotten his name, he was from the US) was a great guide: humorous, informative and entertaining. We learnt a lot about the city!
Carole Crayford
08.09.2024

This was a brilliant thing to do, the host Chuck, is amazing. Full of facts and fun and ghost stories. So many places you wouldn't know about , nice route. Chuck will have you laughing and loves to talk , you can tell he loves his job. Great value for money as it is longer than expected. Our first time in Cambridge and it did not disappoint.
Katie Smith
14.03.2024

My six-year-old son and I were privileged to be the only guests on the Creepy Cambridge tour on a very wet Sunday night. Carly was absolutely brilliant, full of great stories (a lot new to me, a long time Cambridge resident) and patient with and interested in my son’s questions. The next day on the way home from school he said, unprompted, ‘I really enjoyed last night. It was like Horrible Histories and fun’. High praise! Thanks Carly.
Shauna Maher
03.02.2024

This was a very cool tour with a brilliant host! Would highly recommend if you are visiting Cambridge!
jane west
15.12.2023

Booked a tour as part of a company Christmas trip to Cambridge. Had a whale of a time with Chuck who we thoroughly recommend, who kept us entertained and informed in equal amounts despite absolutely awful weather. Thank you for a great time and we won't ever think of Cambridge in the same way!
Claire Taylor
01.12.2023

Really informative tour the guide really knew his stuff and it was great seeing the different areas and ghost history of Cambridge university
Krina B
19.11.2023

Enjoyed a Creepy Cambridge tour. Highly recommend. Shame can't remember tour guide's name because he was brilliant!! Lots of information and engaging. Great fun. Did not want the tour to end.
James Ralph wilks
30.08.2023

From Cromwell to Corpus Christi College corpses this is a five star ghost walk. James the guide not only gives you stories of horrible hauntings but gives you some general history of Cambridge with some fascinating facts.
Dan Arnold
20.08.2023

Great tour and very friendly, knowledgeable, funny student tour guide(sorry I forget her name)
Wallis & Son
15.08.2023

Great tour of the town, James was very good and we learn more about Cambridge than we knew after 47 years of living here!
Melissa Booth-Simonsen
11.08.2023

Fun tour with lots of interesting ghost stories around the city.
Lucy Sturgess
16.07.2023

A fun tour with Carly yesterday! Took us to great sights, lots of facts and info and fun presentation. Would just say a little pricey for the tour but enjoyed it all the same. Took some photos of some places along the way 😊 Thanks Carly - you were brilliant!
Wendy Anderson
12.07.2023

Simon was very knowledgeable and very funny! We did this tour because we love the horrible histories show. It was great to see a different aspect of the city while having fun!
JSJ Lockwood
26.05.2023

Stacey was great and the tour was really fun and interesting and spooky!!
Tammy Davies
30.04.2023

We had a great time on this tour- it’s a nice walking route through Cambridge punctuated with interesting historic and spooky facts. Simon was an engaging tour guide and it was an excellent way to spend an evening. Would definitely recommend!
Sarah Tsang
12.04.2023

We did the Creepy Cambridge tour with Stacey and would highly recommend. The tour lasted approximately 1h 45m and we walked around 2km at a gentle pace. Stacey was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about her subject matter, had fantastic props to bring her stories to life and interacted well with everyone on the tour, answering questions and allowing time for people to take photos. We learnt lots of history, heard lots of spooky tales and discovered some interesting places we decided to go back to the following day. We went on the tour as a family and our 9 year old loved it. I would say children need to be age 8+ to really get something from it. Overall excellent tour and well worth the money.
Chris Curtis
15.05.2022

The owner of the company openly lies to staff regarding pay. Was more than happy to throw a single mother under the bus to the tax man after being what can only be described as intentionally elusive regarding pay structure and ultimately pay slips. Causing huge strain on a member of staff upon the back of which they have built a reputation for themselves. Like a lot of things. There’s some great graphics to dress it all up but ultimately what lies underneath isn’t quite as charming. For your considerations.

 

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