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The Original Otley Ghost Tour

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Leeds, England
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1 hour 5 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

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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    Meeting Location

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    1-9 Market Place
    Otley LS21 3AQ, UK

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    Otley LS21 3AQ
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    Step out into this haunted little town and experience some of its most cursed buildings, restaurants and pubs for yourself.Tips are welcomed but not expected. Don't forget to leave a lovely review about your experience

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    Otley Market

    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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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    The Navvies Memorial

    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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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Otley Parish Church

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

    The Chevin

    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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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    The Black Bull

    The grim history of The Black Bull, Otley's oldest (and likely, most haunted) pub
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    New Inn Court

    Cut through the ginnel into Bay Horse Court to hear a ghostly tale about The Bay Horse inn
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Otley Courthouse Arts Centre

    The hauntings of Otley Courthouse
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Cattle Market Street

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

    River Wharfe

    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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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Gallows Hill

    Learn about the history of Otley's first registered spot Capital Punishment: Gallows Hill.
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Manor House

    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.
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The Original Otley Ghost Tour?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-460391P1

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    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers

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