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Liverpool: St James' Cemetery Historical Ghost Tour

1. Liverpool: St James' Cemetery Historical Ghost Tour

In the shadows of the biggest cathedral in Britain, lies one of the most mysterious and actively haunted locations in the world; Liverpool’s St. James Cemetery. Once the settlement of an ancient pagan witch-cult, then a quarry, then a Victorian graveyard, this remarkable 'Canyon of the Dead' is crammed with almost 60,000 Victorian and Edwardian corpses and is positively steeped in supernatural folklore and genuine paranormal phenomena. Join Mr. Roberts and Miss Llewellyn- your friendly guides- as they lead you down by lantern light and regale you with the incredible, true local legends of ghosts, witches, vampires, black magicians, demonic shadow-entities, and even friendly elf-like creatures… all of which have been sighted countless times at this... otherworldly place. Embark on a whimsical, paranormal adventure right in Liverpool's city centre- this is undoubtedly a must-see experience for anyone even remotely curious about Liverpool’s folkloric legends and mind-blowing supernatural history. So, what are you waiting for? Get your tickets now!

St James' Necropolis, Secret Garden Cemetery Tour Liverpool

2. St James' Necropolis, Secret Garden Cemetery Tour Liverpool

Begin your Journey outside Liverpool’s most famously haunted hostelry, The Philharmonic Pub Hope Street, surrounded by the former hospitals, asylums, workhouses, and children’s homes once served by the Necropolis. View the surrounding neighborhood that envelops the Dormitory of the Dead, St James’ Cemetery. Enter Liverpool’s Père Lachaise, City of the Dead, St James’ Secret Garden Cemetery. Listen to your guide masterfully weave ghostly tales and gruesome fables, medical accounts of the realities of the many Public Health crisis experienced by the city’s residents all swept up in the melancholy moods that pass through this great green lung. Absorb Liverpool’s awe-inspiring Anglican Cathedral “head and shoulders of the City” from the underbelly of this sea-soaked sanctuary. Experience the otherworldly soul of St. James’ Cemetery Gardens after dark, where nearly 58,000 of Liverpool’s great and good are entombed. Visit the venerable Chalybeate spring, where Liverpool’s only remaining natural spa waters flow from the rock bed of the town, believed to possess enlivening healing properties. Marvel at the impressive mausoleums and shrines including William Huskisson- the first victim to fall beneath the grinding might of a locomotive train- whose ghoulish presence still haunts his final resting place.

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What people are saying about St James Mount And The Gardens

Overall rating

4.9 / 5

based on 33 reviews

Thoroughly enjoyed this experience with very friendly, knowledgeable guides. I’ve lived in this city most of my life and didn’t know any of these stories. It’s made me want to learn more. Thank you for a wonderful experience. Keep up the good work!

Definitely would go again a great experience I've never been to anything like this and the guides are amazing story tellers.

Brilliant evening, funny spooky and very interesting, Me an my family enjoyed every minute

It was very interesting adventure full of history and folklore. The guides were perfect.

It's full of history and humour. Definitely recommend