Rochester has a rich and eerie past, and there’s no better way to uncover its ghostly tales than on The Original Rochester Spooky Tour—our most popular tour.
With over 6,000 brave guests joining the tour over seven thrilling seasons, this is the ultimate experience for history lovers and paranormal enthusiasts alike.
From the gruesome to the downright bizarre, you’ll hear chilling stories that bring Rochester’s haunted history to life. But beware—this tour is not for the faint-hearted!
What Makes This Spooky Tour Unmissable?
Meet a Roman Soldier in a Car Park
One night in the summer of 1988, two teenaged girls were on a night out in Rochester. Just after the pubs had closed around 11.30pm, they decided to take a break on a grass verge in the car park in the shadow of Rochester’s Castle and Cathedral.
What happened next is almost unbelievable – but true… and led to a startling discovery which has had archaeologists arguing for years.
The Macabre Death of Bishop Nicholas Ridley (1555)
Bishop Nicholas Ridley met a gruesome fate when he was burned at the stake in 1555 for his religious beliefs. But there is something about his demise which sets it apart from every other burning in English judicial history… A stiff drink beforehand is advised….
The Unfortunate End of Richard Roose
Being the cook to the Bishop of Rochester was one of the best jobs the average man could have wished for in Tudor England. The last thing you would do was jeopardise the warm bed, good food, and access to physicians that would have been part of the benefits package. But something happened on the 18th February 1531 that would rob Richard Roose of all of this – and his life – in a manner that was… well…. Indescribable! But we’ll do our best to describe it… in all its truly awful detail.
A Bizarre Discovery in a Quiet Rochester Pub
In the late 1970s, a very traditional Rochester pub revealed a shocking secret hidden for centuries. The story of what was found—and what it says about the belief system of the Middle Ages—will leave you speechless.
What Terrified Paranormal Investigators in a Victorian Park?
Tucked behind the High Street lies a secluded late-Victorian formal park. It may look peaceful by day, but by night, it tells a different story. A team of seasoned paranormal investigators came here in 2001 expecting the usual cold spots and flickering lights... What they encountered instead scared the living daylights out of them. Dare to walk in their footsteps?
Schedule
This tour operates from the beginning of October to end of February. The route is different to The Rochester High Street Ghost Tour and features different stories.
Wednesdays to Fridays - 7pm
Saturdays and Sundays - 5pm
Please wrap up warm when the temperature drops as it can get a little chilly...
Book Now—If You Dare!
The Original Rochester Spooky Tour is a sell-out sensation—and with stories like these, it’s easy to see why! Don’t miss your chance to experience the dark side of Rochester’s history. Tours run on select evenings, but spaces fill fast.
Check availability & book your tour now to avoid disappointment!
