Think you know Brighton? Think again. Beneath the vibrant seaside charm and bustling nightlife lies a ghostly underbelly — one brought to life in The Ghost Walk of the Lanes, a theatrically immersive tour peeling back the city’s haunted history.
This 70-minute walking tour, led by the flamboyant and eerie Jasper the Ghost Walker, takes guests deep into Brighton’s oldest quarter, weaving through The Lanes’ narrow alleys to share tales of murder, mischief, and the macabre.
A performance as much as a tour, Jasper — cloaked in Victorian garb and equipped with a top hat, theatrical pauses, and plenty of chilling charisma — delivers each story with a mix of gothic gravitas and dark humour.
“From the phantom monk haunting the Cricketers pub to the ghost of a murdered chambermaid,” one attendee said, “this tour keeps you nervously laughing while clinging to your pint.”
The experience is locally rooted, drawing on genuine folklore and eerie true stories that you won’t find in any guidebook. And while there are moments of theatrical jump-scares, the pacing and storytelling make it accessible to a wide audience — though it’s best suited for ages 12 and up.
Key Details:
- Duration: 70 minutes
- Location: The Lanes, Brighton
- Tour Leader: Jasper the Ghost Walker
- Dress Code: Sensible shoes and weather-appropriate clothing advised
- Best For: Families, couples, solo visitors, and brave hen parties
Reviewer Verdict: 4/5
“Equal parts eerie, educational, and entertaining,” our reviewer notes, “the Ghost Walk of the Lanes is a brilliantly curated slice of Brighton’s shadowy soul. A haunted hit — not to be missed.”
