Newcastle After Dark: A Small-Group Ghost Walk

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NEWCASTLE AFTER DARK

⭐“It was like having a live episode of the podcast — we thoroughly enjoyed the walk.”
— David

⭐ “I don’t think I’ll ever look at Newcastle in the same way again.”

— John B

⭐"This ghost walk combined the supernatural with the historical, often making the spine tingle while walking along the cobbles of Newcastle after dark. Rob's storytelling flair, local knowledge and humour made this a night to remember."
– Lou

⭐"Being at each location while listening to the stories added a whole new element."
— Brittany

⭐ "Well researched, well delivered and much enjoyed. The passion for your subject came across evidently. It inspired us to visit the Castle Keep afterwards to learn more."
— Nicola

⭐ “Had the best time on the ghost walk tonight — so good I’ve booked again.”

— Lee

⭐ "I've lived in Newcastle all my life but never tire of learning new stories and noticing new features, so your walk was perfect."
— Lou and Mark

⭐"I thought having a small group really worked."

— Jason

⭐"We thoroughly enjoyed it. Even Claire enjoyed it, and she usually doesn't enjoy anything relating to ghosts."
— Chris

⭐"Perfect mix of ghost stories and history."
— Ashleigh

⭐"Rob was knowledgeable about the history of the area. Would definitely recommend."
— Annmarie

⭐"We enjoyed it so much that we went to visit the castle on Wednesday this week."

— Barbara

⭐"Very informative and easy to follow."
— Bobbie

⭐ “Thank you for the tour — it was interesting.”

— Marian

When the crowds disappear and the streets fall quiet, Newcastle-upon-Tyne feels different.

The city you know by day gives way to something older. Darker.
A place shaped by execution, disease, fear… and stories that haven’t entirely faded.

This is not a theatrical ghost tour.
There are no jump scares, no actors, and no gimmicks.

Instead, this is a small-group walk through some of the oldest parts of the city, stopping at locations where real events took place… and where, according to many accounts, something still remains.

Led by Rob Kirkup, the host of the How Haunted? podcast, each stop combines recorded history, local accounts, and first-hand experiences gathered over years of research.

If you’ve listened to the podcast, you may recognise some of the stories.....but hearing them is one thing. Standing where they happened is something else entirely.

What to expect

• A guided walk through Newcastle after dark
• A small number of carefully chosen historic locations
• A calm, atmospheric telling of real events and reported experiences
• No theatrics. Just history, atmosphere, and the question of what may remain here in this city of ours.

Important information

• Small group — limited to 20 people per walk
• Duration: approximately 90 minutes
• Meeting point: outside Castle Keep, Newcastle
• Start time: 7:30pm (please arrive 5–10 minutes early)
• Please wear suitable footwear (some routes include cobbled streets)
• This walk is recommended for ages 14+ due to the historical themes discussed
• You don’t need to believe in ghosts to enjoy the walk, but some of the history and stories may not be suitable for younger audiences

On the night

• The walk will begin promptly at 7:30pm
• Due to the nature of the experience, late arrivals may not be able to join once the walk has started
• Anyone who appears heavily intoxicated may not be permitted to join, at the organiser’s discretion

Tickets

• £12 per person
• Limited availability — early booking recommended

Refunds

Tickets are non-refundable. However, if you’re unable to attend, please get in touch, and I’ll do my best to move you to another available date where possible, but because there's a limited number of walks, with a limited number of places, this may not be possible.

Not every story belongs in the past.

Join me… and decide for yourself just how haunted Newcastle really is.

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Event Host

Rob Kirkup