Explore Brighton’s dark past with the new Peter James crime thriller.
It’s usually sunshine and seaside that attracts visitors to the UK’s favourite city-by-the-sea. But for those after a darker experience, the scary sewer tours or spine-chilling churchyards, will unnerve even the bravest of thrill seekers.
Looking for a real scare? Visit Fear ! Opening in June, Fear is a daring journey of pure terror. Set in a gothic building steeped in ghoulish history the live action house of horrors has zombies, freaks and spooks lurking in the dark for victims.
Peter James, one of the UK’s most treasured crime and thriller novelists, chose his hometown as the setting for his latest book Not Dead Yet (Macmillan, out June 7).
Peter lists his favourite hair-raising spots as St Nicholas Church, dating back to the 11th century, the wild peaks of Devil’s Dyke, Britain’s oldest railway, Volks railway and the mysterious tunnels that run under the Royal Pavilion.
Peter dares all thrill seekers to step down into the unused and abandoned Brighton Sewers to uncover the secrets of the city’s old Victorian sewerage system, on an award-winning tour.
If true horror history is more to your taste, embark on a spooky guided ghost tour. Dressed in full Victorian costume, master storyteller Rob Marks leads guests through the narrow alleys and passages of the Lanes on eight ghoulish ghost tales while Ghost Walk, visits ancient churchyards and secret catacombs.
For those who like ghosts of a traditional kind, Preston Manor is recognised as the most haunted house and offers special ghost tours by prior appointment.
The Old Police Cells Museum offers a fascinating glimpse into one of the darkest takes of police history when the first (and only!) Chief Constable was murdered in office.
Finish the day with a sunset stroll along the Beach to gasp at the eerie remains of the West Pier silhouette, or board the Ghost Train on Pier for some true fairground chills.
With haunted landmarks and spooky ghost tours, the city is a must see for visitors after an alternative, bone chilling holiday.
