Friday, September 22, 2023
Hummingbird Travel Meeting Point, Newport, United Kingdom
Friday, September 22, 2023
Hummingbird Travel Meeting Point, Newport, United Kingdom
Isle of Wight Ghost Tours
The Isle of Wight is known for its dark past, and this tour is to showcase the Islands historically sinister and spooky side. As we drive along our spooky guide, Marc Tuckey will tell all the Island's ghostly secrets while you take in some breath-taking scenery.
Highlights
Meeting point
The Ghost Tour departs from Cineworld coach park, Coppins Bridge at 4:00pm Please arrive 20 minutes before the scheduled departure time. The tour cannot wait for late passengers and they cannot be admitted once the tour has started. We also offer pick ups in Ryde by prior arrangement.
Itinerary*
Pass through Arretton where we hear the dreadful account of Michael Morey, a local woodcutter who brutally murdered his nephew.
Overlook Knighton Gorges Where we will see where Knighton Manor once stood and it's connection with Appledurcombe House and the Worsley's plus hear about the Ghost ship of the Isle of Wight, A real life tragedy and she is still seen to this day sailing around the Island.
Pause at Shanklin We tell the story of Francis who haunts the Vernon tea rooms. And strange goings on at Bedford lodge.
Travel along the Military Road to The Isle of Wight Pearl has its own stories and sinister past that will be told on the night.
Pass through Freshwater Bay Where you will learn about the strange goings on at the Albion Hotel
Pass near Carisbrooke Castle: You will learn about the horrors of the castle including stories of Charles 1 and Princess Elizabeth his daughter. And lets not forget the Ghost down the well.
*While we will endeavor to maintain the itinerary as much as possible, it may be necessary to divert from our advertised route due to unexpected road closures or other circumstances beyond our control.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time. If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted. Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
IF We Have To Cancel
Our tour can only operate with a minimum number of bookings. We reserve the right to cancel a tour in the event of insufficient bookings, vehicle/crew availability or any other circumstances beyond our control. Please ensure that you provide a mobile number in your booking to enable us to contact you in those circumstances.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What time dose the tour start:
A: We depart at 4pm but please get there 15 minutes before departure
Q: Is there refreshments on board
A: at some Stops we will be offering hot & cold drinks (subject to availability)
Q: Are children allowed
A: We are a family friendly tour so all children are allowed as long as traveling with an adult
Q: Are dogs allowed
A: Unfortunately No
Q: How long will the tour last
A: Normally our tour lasts for around 3 hours
Q: Is there a toilet on board
A: Yes, we have a fully functional toilet on board
Q: Do you provide booster seats
A: Yes we can provide booster seats if requested when booking, you are also welcome to bring your own.
Q: What happens if the tour is cancelled
A: We will provide a full refund
Q: Is there car parking
A: Yes there is a pay and display near our pick up location
Hummingbird Travel Meeting Point
Coppins Bridge Car/Coach Park, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2AQ United Kingdom
BY CAR
From Ryde (via Fairlee Road/Staplers Road) approaching Coppins Bridge, keep in LEFT hand lane (SP Sandown) and take the slip road on the left immediately after the pedestrian crossing lights into the car/coach park.
From Sandown/Shanklin approaching Newport, take the SECOND exit at the island with Matalan store on your left and go under the footbridge and take the RIGHT hand lane at Coppins Bridge. Take the FORTH exit and get into the RIGHT hand (Sandown) lane upon passing the THIRD exit (Ryde) then take the slip road on the left immediately after the pedestrian crossing lights into the car/coach park.
BY BUS
From Ryde/Wootton catch the number 9 bus and alight at Newport bus station and walk back towards Cineworld. Travel up the escalator into the foyer at Cineworld and cross over the footbridge to the car/coach park (our coach travels from Ryde at 6.30pm so choose a pick-up from Ryde option in the booking process or call (01983) 240093 before 5pm on the day of your tour to arrange the coach to pick you up)
From Sandown/Shanklin catch the number 2 bus and alight at Newport bus station and walk back towards Cineworld. Travel up the escalator into the foyer at Cineworld and cross over the footbridge to the car/coach park.