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Matthew Hopkins at the Castle Walls

This is a fascinating full day Tour, which includes a visit to Manningtree and a visit to Colchester Castle!
This tour focuses on the girls and women that lost their lives during the Essex Witch Hunts, and we literally take their final steps, in this most moving of tours!

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Highlights

  • Enjoy delicious coffee and cake and toilet stop before the tour begins at an old historical Manningtree Hotel.
  • Tour of Manningtree, visiting major Witch sites
  • Visit to Colchester Castle and tour given by Jane
  • See the beautiful yet moody and atmospheric Stour Estuary, and it’s lapping waters!
  • Special laying of Roses ceremony with Jane and guests as we remember the girls and women, who lost their lives in the Essex Witch Hunts of the 17th century!

Standard ticket – £100

Tour duration: 5 hours

Tour Details

Mini Bus and Driver
This full day tour includes the comfort of using our own mini bus with our friendly, helpful driver and Jane your Tour Guide. So you will be looked after very well during the whole Tour Day!

Tour Timings
Coffee and Cake and Toilet Stop
10.30am to 11am

Enjoy a delicious cup of coffee and cake, at an old 16th century Pub in Manningtree, associated with the Witch Hunts!

11am – Meet Jane your friendly Tour Guide, and receive a warm welcome onto the tour.

11am to 4pm – Tour Experience with Jane

4pm – Tour ends in Manningtree

Full itinerary given once you have booked your tickets.

Voucher for two with Buyagift/and Red LetterDays

The Infamous Essex Witch Hunt Tour of the 17th century for Two
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NOTE: Once guests have purchased a voucher they should email me on jane@essex-tours.com and I will make the booking

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Voucher for two with Buyagift/and Red LetterDays

The Infamous Essex Witch Hunt Tour of the 17th century for Two
Buy Now

NOTE: Once guests have purchased a voucher they should email me on jane@essex-tours.com and I will make the booking

Four Virgin Experience Days Vouchers for Two Great Value!

The Infamous Essex Witch Hunt Tour for Two 17th century
Buy Now
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Byrthnoth's Legendary Viking Tour in Essex for Two
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Exclusive Private Tours

Perfect for: Private Parties/ Corporate Events/Hen Nights/Parties/ Birthdays/Anniversaries

 If you wish my tour to be solely for your group you can make a private group booking by contacting the Tour Guide, Jane, using the contact form here

Prices for exclusive, private tours…

Groups of 10 guests  £500

Special Tours

Hen Parties
 
A Level Student Witch Tour
 
Private Parties
 
Corporate Business Tours

Prices for Special Tours…

Groups of 6  £300
 
Groups of 10 £500

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