From York - Private Haunted Yorkshire After Dark Tour
Yorkshire and The Humber, York
Activity
Official tickets via GetYourGuide
Explore haunted Yorkshire on a private evening tour from York. Hear genuine folklore and darker stories, visit atmospheric Byland Abbey, & discover the historic villages of Crayke and Sheriff Hutton.
Highlights
- Explore haunted Yorkshire after dark on a private evening tour
- Hear genuine folklore and darker stories rather than staged scares
- Experience atmospheric Byland Abbey as daylight fades
- Discover the historic villages of Crayke and Sheriff Hutton
- Enjoy private York pickup and return with a local driver-guide
Description
Begin your journey in York in the late afternoon or early evening and leave the city behind as the light begins to fade. Visit the hilltop village of Crayke and St. Cuthbert’s Church. Learn about the village’s long history, legends, and darker stories while taking in views across the Vale of York. Continue to the haunting ruins of Byland Abbey. Hear about medieval monastic life, the Reformation, and stories associated with the abbey and surrounding countryside. Spend time in the historic market town of Helmsley. Hear local folklore and darker stories connected with the town and castle. Travel through the countryside around Castle Howard after dark. Stop at an atmospheric exterior or roadside viewpoint where practical and safe. Finish the outward journey around the dramatic ruins of Sheriff Hutton Castle. Hear stories from the village’s medieval past and see the castle from appropriate public viewpoints. Return through the dark North Yorkshire countryside and get dropped off back at your York accommodation or agreed location.Includes
Private transportation Local driver-guide York-area pickup and return Private tour exclusively for your group Stories, history and guiding throughout the journeyExcludes
Food and drinks Attraction admission unless specifically stated Personal purchases Optional refreshments in HelmsleyImportant Information
- Maximum 4 guests Duration approximately 7 hours Seasonal operation: 4 October to 6 November Some locations are visited from public viewpoints only