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Terrible tours Discover history with humour on our uniquely entertaining walking tours in Cambridge and Norwich.

Perfect for couples, families, schools and office groups who like their history a little twisted - and a lot of fun.

17/10/2026

TRUE OR FALSE: The mysterious case of Oliver Cromwell...

Cambridge has been home to some rather controversial characters over the centuries, but few have left behind quite as many strange stories as Oliver Cromwell.

Even after his death, the former Lord Protector managed to cause a fair bit of trouble.

But how much of the story is historical fact, and how much is just another bizarre tale from Britain's past?

Watch the video to find out.

Did you get it right? Let us know in the comments.

Halloween is nearly here, and our Creepy Cambridge ghost tours are entering their busiest period of the year. Spaces are limited, so if you're planning to join us this October, book early to avoid disappointment.

09/10/2026

TRUE OR FALSE: Another Cambridge mystery...

Cambridge has a habit of producing some rather unbelievable stories. From bizarre traditions to questionable decisions, there's never a shortage of historical nonsense to investigate.

But how good are you at separating fact from fiction?

We've got another True or False challenge for you, and we're keeping the details under wraps.

Watch the video, make your guess and let us know if you got it right.

Halloween is fast approaching, and our Creepy Cambridge ghost tours are proving popular. October is one of our busiest months, so if you're planning to join us for some spooky stories, we'd recommend booking early to avoid disappointment.

05/10/2026

PSA Canterbury! In case you've missed it 👻
Terrible Tours has landed in Canterbury - and bookings are now open!

Canterbury looks peaceful after dark… but 2,000 years of murder, plague and dodgy archbishops have left it with a LOT of unfinished business. Cursed Canterbury is our funny, eerie 90-minute ghost walk through the city's darkest corners – haunted tearooms, the Lady in Grey, the men who murdered Thomas Becket, and the extraordinary tale of Sir Thomas More's severed head. No jump scares, just proper stories and plenty of dark humour.

Prefer daylight? Comical Canterbury is our funny history walk through murdered archbishops, dodgy pilgrims, gruesome punishments and Chaucer's ruder side.

🎟️ Book now https://terribletours.co.uk/our-tours/canterbury-tours/

02/10/2026

TRUE OR FALSE: Another strange Cambridge claim...

Cambridge has been around for a long time, which means there's been plenty of time for fact, folklore and complete nonsense to get mixed together.

This particular claim sounds convincing enough. But is there any truth behind it?

We're not giving you any clues.

Watch the video, make your guess and see if you got it right.

October is here, which means our Creepy Cambridge ghost tours are entering one of the busiest periods of the year. If you're planning some Halloween fun in Cambridge, book early to avoid missing out.

We LOVE this photo.A full moon, a strange Oxford sky and just the right sort of atmosphere for an Ominous Oxford Ghost T...
01/10/2026

We LOVE this photo.

A full moon, a strange Oxford sky and just the right sort of atmosphere for an Ominous Oxford Ghost Tour.

A huge thank you for this brilliant 5-star review:
“Joel led the tour with humour and personality. A really enjoyable evening. Full moon and a weird sky added to the atmosphere. I highly recommend this tour with a bunch of friends even if you know Oxford.”

Ghost tour season is now in full swing, and October dates are filling fast. If you’re planning a spooky night out with friends, family or a group, book early to avoid missing out.

Come and hear the darker stories hiding behind Oxford’s famous streets.

26/09/2026

TRUE OR FALSE: War over a swan...

Cambridge has seen plenty of arguments over the centuries, but this might be one of the stranger ones.

It involves a swan, some rather important people and a story that sounds just ridiculous enough to possibly be true.

But did it really happen?

Watch the video to find out, then let us know if you guessed correctly.

Halloween is nearly here, and October is one of our busiest times for Creepy Cambridge ghost tours. If you're planning to join us for some suitably spooky Cambridge stories, we'd recommend booking early.

Another cracking 5-star review for Creepy Cambridge.A huge thank you to the local scouts group for joining us and for th...
22/09/2026

Another cracking 5-star review for Creepy Cambridge.

A huge thank you to the local scouts group for joining us and for the kind words about Peter.

“Great 90 mins of fun... Peter’s storytelling of spooky supernatural goings-on!”

Our ghost tours are made for groups who fancy something a bit different. Strange stories, grim history and plenty of laughs along the way.

With Halloween creeping closer, October dates are already getting busy. If you’re planning a family outing, Scout or youth group trip, office social or private booking, it pays to book early.

Book your Creepy Cambridge tour at Terrible Tours.

21/09/2026

TRUE OR FALSE: A rather grim Cambridge story...

Cambridge might look peaceful today, but centuries of history have left the city with more than its fair share of strange, gruesome and downright ridiculous stories.

This one concerns something that supposedly happened right here in Cambridge. But is it historical fact, or have we been telling you complete nonsense?

Watch the video, make your guess and see if you got it right.

Halloween is creeping closer, and it's one of the busiest times of the year for our Creepy Cambridge ghost tours. If you're thinking of joining us this October, booking early is strongly recommended.

Think you know Oxford? There's a lot more to it than colleges and clever people.Behind the dreaming spires you'll find g...
09/09/2026

Think you know Oxford? There's a lot more to it than colleges and clever people.

Behind the dreaming spires you'll find gruesome deaths, ridiculous traditions, troublesome students, dreadful dons and more than a few ghosts who apparently haven't got the message that their time is up.

Terrible Tours takes you through the stranger side of Oxford with two entertaining walking tours:

Odd Oxford. Real history, strange characters and plenty of laughs.

Ominous Oxford. Ghostly tales, grisly deaths and the city's darker secrets.

https://terribletours.co.uk/our-tours/oxford-tours/

Think you know Norwich?You might know the cathedral, the castle and the cobbled streets of Elm Hill. But there's another...
07/09/2026

Think you know Norwich?

You might know the cathedral, the castle and the cobbled streets of Elm Hill. But there's another side to the city hiding behind all those handsome medieval buildings.

Witch trials, religious persecution, Viking attacks, gruesome punishments and centuries of stories that don't tend to make it onto the postcards

Whether you're a Norwich local who thinks you've heard it all or you're visiting the city for the first time, there's plenty left to learn about this wonderfully old and occasionally awful city.

https://terribletours.co.uk/our-tours/norwich-tours/

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