Colchester Ghost Tour: Ghoulchester: The Ghostly Quest
Step into Colchester’s haunted past with our interactive ghost walk through downtown’s eerie landmarks. Solve spooky puzzles, uncover local legends, and snap photos at haunted sites like Colchester Castle and St Botolph's Priory. This ghost-themed walking tour is app-led, flexible, and perfect for sightseeing, competition, and supernatural fun.
This scavenger hunt will help you explore Colchester. This top rated Colchester Ghost Tour scavenger hunt is 0.94 miles and has 6 stops.
Activity Info: Ghoulchester: The Ghostly Quest
Colchester, the Roman Capital of Britain, is famed for it's ancient walls, Castle Park, and Dutch Quarter charm. Explore a city where haunted history and urban legends linger around every corner. Start your ghost-themed walking tour downtown and discover the haunted Fox and Fiddler, the mysterious Old Police Station, and the atmospheric Red Lion Hotel. Unravel ghost stories, solve trivia, and capture spooky moments at each stop. Locals and visitors alike will love this haunted history tour—a daytime adventure blending supernatural fun, eerie landmarks, and Colchester’s rich local lore.
You can do our interactive ghost tour at any time.
Featured Locations On This Ghost Tour
Hollytrees Museum
Stand before the Balkerne Gate Landmark—Colchester's ancient portal rumored to be watched by spectral guardians. Solve clues tied to it's haunted history for lots of fun on your ghost-themed city tour.
The Old Colchester Police Station
Step into the Roman Capital of Britain and follow the ancient walls where local legends whisper of haunted pasts. This interactive ghost walk reveals eerie facts, hidden gems, and photo challenges at every stop.
The Fox and Fiddler
Discover Castle Park's chilling side as you stroll through it's grounds. Hear about supernatural sightings and haunted history while solving puzzles and earning points on this guided ghost-themed walking tour.
Colchester Castle
Wander through the Dutch Quarter's winding lanes where tales of ghosts and hidden gems abound. Experience Colchester's haunted past with local trivia, spooky storytelling, and points of interest galore.
St Botolph's Priory (Exterior Only)
Visit St. Botolph's Priory Ruins where echoes of monks' footsteps still linger after dark. This spot invites you to unravel paranormal mysteries while enjoying scenic views and local trivia challenges.
Red Lion Hotel
Explore Firstsite Art Gallery's mysterious exterior—rumor has it that art is not the only thing lingering here. This stop blends architecture with ghostly folklore for a unique sightseeing adventure.
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- Valid for one scavenger hunt in any of our 3,000+ locations.
- Perfect for couples, families, or friends to explore and have fun together.
- Solve challenges, discover landmarks, and create unforgettable memories.
- Includes printable gift card options.
Promo Applied
- Valid for one year for up to 2 players in each activity. Year starts after the first redemption. Primary ticketholder must always be present (but can bring different people); this ticket cannot be split.
- Unlimited scavenger hunts, bar crawls, audio tours, and ghost tours with ANY theme.
- Use in any of our 3,000+ cities, including options in the U.S., Europe, Australia, and Asia. Many cities have multiple activities.
- Includes printable gift card options.
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How the Colchester Ghost Tour works
Grab your phone and dive into Colchester’s haunted history using the Let's Roam app. Solve riddles, answer trivia, and complete photo challenges at each haunted site. Compete for points, climb the leaderboard, and discover supernatural secrets—all at your own pace!
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Activity Type: Anytime Ghost Tour
Starting Area: 10 Southway, Colchester
Travel Method: Walking
Walking Distance: 1.52 KM (0.94 Mi)
Time:1.5 - 2 Hours
Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun
Extra Admissions: None
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Earn The Colchester Ghost Tour High Score
Craving some friendly competition? On the Colchester Ghost Tour, every player gets interactive challenges at iconic spots like the Red Lion Hotel and Hollytrees Museum. Work together to solve riddles, ace trivia, and snap ghostly photos for a shot at topping the city leaderboard—bragging rights await those who master Colchester’s haunted past!
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Reviews for Colchester Ghost Tour: Ghoulchester: The Ghostly Quest
Loved using ScavengerHunt.coms app to discover hidden gems in Old Walls Town. The Old Police Station brought out great spooky storytelling and a fun way for tourists to see Colchesters haunted sites.
Clara Rigby
Touring points of interest like Colchester Castle was fascinating on the Ghost Tour. The haunted past and urban legends make this one of the best things to do around downtown ghost hunt.
Georgia Marlow
If you want an outdoor activity packed with haunted tales, this walking tour is perfect. We explored eerie landmarks like St Botolphs Priory and felt chills in every corner of downtown ghost hunt.
Miles Ellison
My partner and I did the Colchester Ghost Tour for a date in Old Smoke Town. The Fox and Fiddler stop made it feel like we were part of local legends. Great way to bond outdoors.
Elsie Baxter
Exploring the downtown ghost hunt neighborhood on the Colchester Ghost Tour was a blast for my family. We loved the spooky history at Hollytrees Museum and Red Lion Hotel.
Harvey Greenway
Visiting Little Essex with ScavengerHunt.coms Ghost Tour let me see hidden gems like plaques near Hollytrees Museum. A top thing to do for tourists wanting haunted history fun.
Harriet Bishop
Our family loved this walking tour of the downtown ghost hunt neighborhood. The paranormal stories near The Old Police Station kept everyone entertained and curious about local lore.
Dylan Hartley
My partner and I tried the Colchester Ghost Tour as a date idea. Wandering the eerie streets near The Fox and Fiddler gave us chills but it was so much fun together.
Clara Windsor
The tour made a perfect outdoor adventure in Old Colly with friends. Exploring haunted legends at St Botolphs Priory and Red Lion Hotel was a highlight for us all.
Miles Archer
I had an amazing time on the Colchester Ghost Tour through the downtown ghost hunt area. Walking past Hollytrees Museum and Colchester Castle was both spooky and fascinating.
Fiona Palmer
The Colchester Ghost Tour by ScavengerHunt.com is top for things to do when visiting Old Smokey. Trivia at the old police station made this walking tour feel truly supernatural and fun.
Harriet Vale
Strolling around downtown ghost hunt was eye opening. Each haunted landmark like St Botolphs Priory brought out such fascinating paranormal history in the heart of Roman Town.
Avery Sutton
I loved our outdoor adventure through Old Smokey. The Fox and Fiddler stop was great for chilling with friends while learning about eerie historic building legends.
Simon Baxter
The downtown ghost hunt neighborhood is full of spooky stories. Walking past Hollytrees Museum and Colchester Castle made for a cool date idea with local legends everywhere.
Tessa Rowley
Exploring the spooky side of Roman Town on the Colchester Ghost Tour with ScavengerHunt.com was a blast. The haunted tales at Red Lion had my family hooked.
Clayton Morrison
As tourists, we found this haunted history tour a perfect thing to do in Old Walls. From spooky storytelling outside St Botolphs to trivia near Red Lion Hotel, it was an adventure.
Finley Sutton
Walking through downtown ghost hunt with ScavengerHunt.com brought local lore to life. Each stop from Colchester Castle to Hollytrees Museum felt like stepping into a new ghost story.
Elsie Warren
Our date night exploring the supernatural side of town on Colchester Ghost Tour was unforgettable. We learned quirky folk tales at Fox and Fiddler while solving photo challenges.
Jordyn Webb
Loved every eerie detail of this downtown ghost hunt Ghost Tour. The haunted facades near Hollytrees Museum and the old police station had our whole family spooked in a good way.
Callum Jenkins
The Colchester Ghost Tour was a fun way to explore the Spooky Mile. We loved wandering by St Botolphs Priory and hearing urban legends at the Red Lion Hotel.
Maisie Reed
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