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Haunted City: Ghost Stories at the Museum
30 October 2025 @ 6.45pm to 9.00pm
About Haunted City: Ghost Stories at the Museum
Step into Oxford’s ghost-ridden history, if you dare…
Did you know that Oxford is one of the most haunted cities in England? Uncover its chilling past at a hair-raising, spine-tingling evening of spooky storytelling with two of the city’s leading ghost tour guides.
In the eerie setting of the museum after dark, objects from Oxford’s long history evoke haunting memories of macabre events. You will hear sinister tales of enraged poltergeists, abandoned lovers, a headless king, and even the devil himself.
From the ghosts of Oxford’s Civil War casualties to a lofty college’s haunted cesspit, let yourself be drawn into stories that have been handed down through generations. Your guides will share details of their own supernatural experiences, and you may hear whispers from the other side yourself…
Meeting point
There is step-free, level entry access to the Town Hall via the entrance closest to Carfax Tower (to the left of the main steps as you face the Town Hall). Inside the Museum, there is a platform lift to the Galleries and a lift to the basement level where some of the event activities will be taking place.
Meet your tour guide: Mark Davies
Jess Worth is an award-winning Green Badge tour guide and has lived in Oxford for nearly 30 years. She loves sharing her enthusiasm for the extraordinary history, culture and people who have shaped our city of dreaming spires, and telling stories about the poor departed souls who once made their mark on Oxford, for good or for ill…
Hannah Field is a local tour guide, she grew up in Oxford and is a qualified Green Badge guide. She loves sharing the general history of Oxford as well as creating bespoke tours. Her special interests include Women at Oxford, stained glass, Phillip Pullman, A Discovery of Witches, filming locations, LGBTQ+ history, architecture and much more.
Tickets
Please see important booking information below.
Booking information
Ticket prices:
From £15.00
Tickets are subject to a non-refundable transaction fee of £1.96 and are available to purchase online or at the Museum shop.
Each ticket includes a free drink and a special mini guide to Oxford’s and MOX’s haunted places and objects.
Special early-bird discount: Book your tickets in September for 20% off! Discount automatically applied at checkout. Valid until 11.59pm on 30 September.
Dates & times:
Thursday 30 October 2025 at 6.45pm
Running time:
2 hours 15 minutes
Age guidance:
16+
Good to know:
Please be aware that photographs will be taken at this event for use in marketing. If you (or a member of your group) would prefer not to be photographed, please let a member of staff know during the event.
About Museum of Oxford
The Museum of Oxford is the only museum dedicated to telling the story of Oxford and its people. Located inside the Oxford Town Hall, it explores the city’s rich history beyond the university, focusing on the lives, industries, and communities that have shaped Oxford over time.
The museum features interactive exhibits, local artefacts, and personal stories, covering topics such as Oxford’s medieval origins, its diverse communities, and key moments in its development. It also hosts temporary exhibitions, events, and activities for all ages.
