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About
This Halloween, enter Horace Walpole's little Gothic castle for a special guided tour exploring the dark imagination behind Strawberry Hill.
Moving through the shadowy chambers, winding passages and theatrical interiors of the house, discover how Walpole transformed medieval architecture, dreams and the supernatural into a new kind of Gothic world. Hear the story of The Castle of Otranto, the novel born from one of Walpole's nightmares, and encounter tales of ghosts, omens, ancestral curses and mysterious apparitions.
Along the way, discover:
The nightmare that inspired the first Gothic novel
How Strawberry Hill became a stage for the supernatural
Why The Castle of Otranto shocked its earliest readers
The ghosts, prophecies and ancestral secrets at the heart of Gothic fiction
Duration: 60 minutes | Tours at 11am, 1pm & 2.30pm
Tickets: Standard Adult £24.50 | Student £20
Places are limited and advance booking is strongly recommended.
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £24.50 per ticket |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
