The Original Otley Ghost Tour

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.

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   Otley Market

   5 min

   Learn about the history of Otley, where it came from and who roamed its cobbles once upon a time... Learn about The Clock Tower and the weird and wonderful characters of Otley Market Place. From Eye-lickers to mouth butchers, historical Otley was not for the faint of heart.

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   The Navvies Memorial

   10 min

   Learn about the history of our nations railways and the 'navvies' who were responsible for building them. Learn about their shockingly gruesome lives (and deaths) and how they continue to roam Yorkshire's railway tracks.

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   Otley Parish Church

   5 min

   Enter this creepy churchyard, learn about the bone-house that used to reside here, and the ghosts who wander amongst the graves.

4. 4

   Stop 4

   5 min

   Learn a tale or two about the ghosts of Otley Chevin, and pay a visit to the home of Otley's most famous historical celebrity - Thomas Chippendale.

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   Stop 5

   5 min

   The grim history of The Black Bull, Otley's oldest (and likely, most haunted) pub

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   Stop 6

   5 min

   Cut through the ginnel into Bay Horse Court to hear a ghostly tale about The Bay Horse inn

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   Otley Courthouse Arts Centre

   5 min

   The hauntings of Otley Courthouse

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   Stop 8

   5 min

   See what was once Otley's Cattle Market and learn about the hauntings of nearby pub, The Horse and Farrier

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   Stop 9

   5 min

   Visit Tittybottle park and hear a tale about a woman's watery grave, she is occasionally spotted on the other side of the river. Keep your eyes peeled...

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    Stop 10

    5 min

    Learn about the history of Otley's first registered spot Capital Punishment: Gallows Hill.

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    Stop 11

    5 min

    The Archbishops of the manor lived here once upon a time. Learn about the Catholic priests who sought refuge in the parish church next door.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.