Most Haunted (almost) Live: Exeter’s Ghost Tour

We decided to snub Arena and go ghost hunting around town instead


You may think the most haunting thing about a Tuesday evening in Exeter would be the overexcited drama students at Cheesy Tuesdays, but you would be wrong.

Exeter is reputably one of the most haunted cities in the country, and the council want you to experience this for free.

Derek Acorah…eat your heart out

We entered the “twilight zone” at 7pm (we had to tape The One Show) and met Dave, our guide into the world of the supernatural, outside the Cathedral.

Dave was kitted out in his red blazer, and with all of his enthusiasm, he wouldn’t have looked too out of place at a 1970s holiday camp. 17 other people joined us on our tour, a remarkable turnout considering these tours are on twice a week every week.

WoooooOOOOOOOooooooo

Dave was about as P.C as Jeremy Clarkson, which made for some amazing stories – mostly involving some form of comely wench.

He guided us around Exeter for 90 minutes, leading us to some of the most terrifying spots the city has to offer.

Here are some things we learnt:

  • Peter (patron of Exeter Cathedral) was originally depicted with Christian genitalia until an observant Bishop ordered it to be made more…Jewish
  • Over 250,000 bodies are buried under Exeter Cathedral (let’s hope the rapture doesn’t occur during the next Christmas market)
  • J K Rowling definitely went on this tour during her time in Exeter; the monster of the Well House Tavern has parallels with the Chamber of Secrets.
  • The Marks and Spencer’s food hall is haunted by two ghosts whose bodies weren’t removed from the graveyard that previously occupied the site (If we had to endure an eternity trapped on earth, the Marks and Spencer food hall would be our number one choice)

 

You even get a certificate,put it on your CV

 

If you are ever looking for an alternative “prinks” for your Tuesday night lash, go down to the Cathedral Green and join in.