Experiences

Wondering what’s going to be stealing the spotlight?

Open year round, we host everything from evening talks to theatre productions.

From Viking invasions to Tudor beheadings, Victorian justice to 1990s prison life, our costumed guides lead you through a maze of tales:

What you’ll experience:

• Descend into a candle-lit crypt steeped in myth
• Walk through 18th-century prison cells
• Hear real stories of prisoners, escapes, and executions
• Climb St George’s Tower for panoramic city views

Our paranormal storyteller shares eerie tales, clever illusions and spine-tingling fun.

Enjoy: 

• A live, theatrical ghost walk through Oxford
• Chilling stories mixed with humour and illusion
• A spooky tour with laughs for the whole family 

Looking for a unique school trip, corporate outing, or club visit in the heart of Oxford?

Choose from:

• Guided Tours: Explore 1,000 years of history with costumed guides, climb the tower, and visit the crypt and prison cells.
• Exclusive Private Tours: Tailored walks around the castle and prison tailored to your group.
• Immersive Experiences: Escape Rooms, Murder Mysteries, or seasonal events for larger groups.
• Christmas parties: Host your Christmas party in our atmospheric candlelit crypt.

Bequeath the ultimate ‘choose your own adventure’ for the history fans in your life. 

• Ideal for birthdays, Christmas, or special occasions
• Unlocks guided tours, ghost walks or knight school
• Flexible and easy to redeem