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Pub Ghosts and Legends Tour - practical travel guide with honest advice.
This 2-hour walking tour connects five of Nottingham's oldest pubs, each with documented paranormal activity. You'll hear stories of specific spirits while sampling local ales or ciders. Trip to Jerusalem (built into medieval caves) and The Salutation (1240 AD) feature prominently. The guide connects hauntings to pub history - former landlords, tragic events, unexplained occurrences. This tour combines social drinking with local ghost lore. Best for pub lovers who enjoy ghost stories. This is a easy activity lasting 2 hours. Group size: 8-25. You meet at Trip to Jerusalem pub entrance. Key highlights: Trip to Jerusalem: 1189 AD pub built into medieval caves, The Salutation: 1240 AD pub with documented hauntings, Three additional historic pubs with paranormal accounts.
Price: £16
Duration: 2 hours
Difficulty: easy
Group size: 8-25
Minimum age: 18+
Best for: pub lovers who enjoy ghost stories
Best time: October and November (Halloween season draws full bookings). Friday and Saturday nights most distinctive. Avoid busy Friday evenings if preferring quieter pub experience.
Meeting point: Trip to Jerusalem pub entrance
Languages: English
Here is how the experience unfolds:
7:00pm (typical start) Meet at Trip to Jerusalem pub entrance. Receive briefing and enter pub - Group enters historic pub built into medieval caves. First drink served here.
7:00-7:30pm First pub: Trip to Jerusalem ghost story and cave tour - Guide explains 1189 founding, paranormal activity reports, and serves first drink (ale, cider, or soft drink).
7:30-7:50pm Walk to second pub (The Salutation) via historic streets - Guide provides context about 1240 founding and points out medieval architecture.
7:50-8:20pm Second pub: Story of resident spirit and second drink service - Hear accounts of paranormal experiences reported by staff and customers.
8:20-9:00pm Visit two more pubs with ghost stories and remaining drinks - Final pub allows optional additional purchases at your expense.
The whole experience takes 2 hours. Difficulty: easy. You meet at Trip to Jerusalem pub entrance.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Price | £16 |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Difficulty | easy |
| Group size | 8-25 |
| Minimum age | 18+ |
| Meeting point | Trip to Jerusalem pub entrance |
| Languages | English |
| Cancellation | Free cancellation up to 48 hours before tour. Non-refundable within 48 hours. Age verification required at booking. |
| Accessibility | Mostly accessible; involves walking between five pubs in city centre (approximately 1 mile total). Pub interiors vary - Trip to Jerusalem includes narrow passages and low ceilings in cave sections. Some pubs have stairs. Not fully wheelchair accessible. |
What is included: Professional guide with pub history knowledge, Entry to five historic pubs, One drink at each of five locations, Ghost stories and paranormal accounts.
Not included: Additional drinks beyond the included one per pub, Food (though most pubs serve pub meals at extra cost), Hotel pickup. You will need to arrange these yourself.
What to bring: Valid ID/passport (required for pub entry), Cash for additional drinks, Comfortable walking shoes, Light jacket (pubs warm, streets cool). Having these with you makes the experience smoother.
Best time to go: October and November (Halloween season draws full bookings). Friday and Saturday nights most distinctive. Avoid busy Friday evenings if preferring quieter pub experience..
Tip: Includes drinks at each stop
Tip: Must be 18+ for pub access
Accessibility: Mostly accessible; involves walking between five pubs in city centre (approximately 1 mile total). Pub interiors vary - Trip to Jerusalem includes narrow passages and low ceilings in cave sections. Some pubs have stairs. Not fully wheelchair accessible..
Operator: Spooky Nottingham
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This activity is run by Spooky Nottingham.
Cancellation policy: Free cancellation up to 48 hours before tour. Non-refundable within 48 hours. Age verification required at booking..
Accessibility: Mostly accessible; involves walking between five pubs in city centre (approximately 1 mile total). Pub interiors vary - Trip to Jerusalem includes narrow passages and low ceilings in cave sections. Some pubs have stairs. Not fully wheelchair accessible..
Best time to go: October and November (Halloween season draws full bookings). Friday and Saturday nights most distinctive. Avoid busy Friday evenings if preferring quieter pub experience..
One drink per pub stop (typically 5 drinks total). Choices usually include local ales, ciders, soft drinks, and occasionally wine. Trip to Jerusalem offers specific house ales. Ask operator at booking about precise drink options and any dietary restrictions.
Yes - you must be 18+ years old. Valid ID/passport required for pub entry. Age verification happens at booking or tour start. This is a legal requirement for alcohol service in UK pubs.
Partially. Trip to Jerusalem includes narrow medieval cave passages and low ceilings unsuitable for wheelchair users. The Salutation and other stops have traditional pub layouts with stairs in some areas. Confirm accessibility directly with operator before booking.
One drink per pub stop (typically 5 drinks total). Choices usually include local ales, ciders, soft drinks, and occasionally wine. Trip to Jerusalem offers specific house ales. Ask operator at booking about precise drink options and any dietary restrictions.
Yes - you must be 18+ years old. Valid ID/passport required for pub entry. Age verification happens at booking or tour start. This is a legal requirement for alcohol service in UK pubs.
Partially. Trip to Jerusalem includes narrow medieval cave passages and low ceilings unsuitable for wheelchair users. The Salutation and other stops have traditional pub layouts with stairs in some areas. Confirm accessibility directly with operator before booking.
Best for: ghost story enthusiasts and couples
Best for: nature lovers who enjoy spooky stories
Best for: those wanting underground adventure with scares
Best for: Halloween enthusiasts and thrill seekers
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