Guided evening ghost walks are returning to The Pantiles in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, starting on February 4, 2026. The 90-minute tours take visitors through the historic district to share stories of local folklore and haunted history from the town’s past. Organised by the Pantiles Independent Traders, the events aim to bring more people into the area during the evening to support local shops and cafés.
The walks are led by local historians and qualified guides who guide groups past landmarks such as the Chalybeate Spring and the Bandstand. Visit Tunbridge Wells highlights The Pantiles’ Georgian architecture as the backdrop for these walks; the local folklore — including tales of Beau Nash and the ‘Grey Lady’ said to haunt the Tunbridge Wells Hotel — is described on The Pantiles’ folklore pages and in local histories such as Neil Arnold’s Haunted Tunbridge Wells.
The tours are scheduled to run weekly on Wednesday and Saturday evenings throughout the season, and organisers say they focus on documented historical accounts and witness testimonies rather than using actors or special effects. Kent Live and other local outlets have previously reported on various sightings across Tunbridge Wells, from shadowy figures in parkland to reports linked to old hotel rooms. Residents and visitors interested in the walk can find more details and ticket information through the Pantiles Events listings (https://pantilesevents.com/events/), which carry the current dates and booking information.
