Witchcraft and Magic Tour of Brighton: Ley Lines & Witch History

Stone circles and satanic panic: the hidden occult side of Brighton

This guided walking tour of Brighton traces the city's witchcraft and magic heritage across roughly 100 minutes, visiting a ley line nexus, the Royal Pavilion, and the first blue plaque ever dedicated to a witch. An expert guide leads the route in English, and the tour is wheelchair accessible with all surfaces level. Minimum age is 16.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore witchcraft history in Brighton

• Learn about historic pub and witch trials
• Discover life of witches during Brighton's golden age

The experience

The tour starts at one of the country's oldest pubs and moves through Brighton's connection to witchcraft trials, then explores what life was like for witches during the city's golden age around the Royal Pavilion. You'll pass stone circles and learn about an alleged occult cult and the satanic panic that swept through the area. The guide has been running these tours for two years and knows the history in detail.

The route is walkable for anyone with moderate fitness. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and public transportation options are nearby if you need them. Service animals are welcome. The tour runs in English and takes roughly 100 minutes from start to finish.

What’s included

• Expert guide leading the full route.
• access to all stops including the ley line nexus, historic pub, Royal Pavilion area and the witch blue plaque.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday and FridayDeparts at 18:00Last departure this season: 20 Nov

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AgesAdult (16 and older) · Under 16: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Strange Strolls Brighton

Is this one for you?The tour is a walking route at a moderate pace across roughly 100 minutes, so it suits anyone who can walk comfortably for that length of time and wants to learn the history without a car or coach.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the blue plaque on this tour about?

The tour visits the first blue plaque in Britain ever placed to honour a witch, marking a significant moment in how the city remembers its occult past.

Does the tour go inside the Royal Pavilion?

The Royal Pavilion is part of the route and the guide discusses what life was like for witches during Brighton's golden age when the building was at the centre of the city's social life, though the tour is primarily a walking exploration of the surrounding area and its history.

How long is the walk and what's the pace like?

The tour runs for roughly 100 minutes at a moderate pace. You should have at least moderate physical fitness, though all surfaces are level and wheelchair accessible.

Can I bring my dog or service animal?

Service animals are allowed on the tour. Check with the operator if you have questions about pets.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes the attention of an expert guide for the full duration. No additional equipment or materials are provided.