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Hidden Histories: Ghosts Of The Old Town At Christmas

Hidden Histories: Ghosts Of The Old Town At Christmas

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Hidden Histories: Ghosts of the Old Town at Christmas is scheduled for December 17, 2026, at Leicester Museum & Art Gallery. Guided by tour leader Shaun Knapp, this festive evening event offers an intriguing journey through Leicester’s historic old town after dark. Delve into the mysteries and legends surrounding restless spirits, ghostly apparitions, and other unexplained phenomena as you explore the city’s narrow streets and dimly lit passageways. This unique holiday experience promises to bring the rich history of the old town to life in a captivating and enchanting manner.

With tour guide Shaun Knapp

Dare you explore Leicester’s Old Town after dark? Beneath the modern bustle lie Roman foundations, medieval buildings and centuries of unresolved history. Step into a world of mystery, folklore and the unexplained as you wind your way through narrow passageways and dimly lit streets as chilling tales emerge of restless spirits, ghostly apparitions and legends that refuse to stay buried. Visit places where footsteps are heard with no one there, where shadows move of their own accord and where disembodied voices are said to whisper secrets into the cold night air…

IMPORTANT You will be told the tour start location on the Booking Details PDF which will be sent by email once you have purchsed your ticket (the tour does not start at Leicester Museum & Art Gallery)

Ghosts of the Old Town at Christmas - Guided

Thursday 17th December 2026

Your guide, Shaun Knapp, is the author of High Flying Around (I & II) and Mods Two City Connection. He was also co-curator of the Mods Shaping a Generation and Punk Rage and Revolution exhibitions which were recently held at Leicester Museum. Shaun previously worked for the museum service and helped establish the guided walks program for Leicester.

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Hidden Histories: Ghosts Of The Old Town At Christmas takes place on Thursday, 17 December 2026.

Hidden Histories: Ghosts Of The Old Town At Christmas is held at Leicester Museum & Art Gallery in Leicester (53 New Walk, Leicester, LE1 7EA).

Tickets for Hidden Histories: Ghosts Of The Old Town At Christmas can be booked via visitleicester.info using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

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