Extours, Dunster (2025)

06/12/2025

👻 The Bridgwater Ghost Walk — New 2026 Dates Just Released 🌙

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Where history, folklore and the unexplained meet…

Bridgwater has always been one of our most atmospheric locations — a town shaped by rebellion, industry, superstition and stories that refuse to fade. In 2026, we’re stepping back into its shadowed streets to explore the legends, mysteries and reported hauntings that linger after dark.

The Bridgwater Ghost Walk is an interactive, immersive experience that blends true local history with hands-on paranormal investigation. As we move through the town, you’ll hear real accounts of eerie events, strange encounters and forgotten chapters of Bridgwater’s past — and then you’ll help us investigate them.

At several locations, we pause to use authentic ghost-hunting tools including EMF meters and dowsing rods, giving you the chance to join the investigation yourself. Whether you’re a believer, a sceptic or simply curious, every walk is atmospheric, engaging and truly memorable.

Group sizes remain intentionally small to preserve the experience — and Bridgwater regularly sells out.

📅 Bridgwater Dates (2026)
February: 6, 7, 26
March: 1

🕖 Times
6 PM — family friendly (8+)
8 PM — After Dark (16+)

🎟️ Book now: www.extours.co.uk

⚠️ Spaces are limited — early booking is strongly recommended.

06/12/2025

Hidden Melksham: Stories in the Stonework

Melksham wears its history quietly — but it’s there, beneath the familiar streets and behind old brickwork if you know where to listen. Some stories are recorded, others whispered, and a few linger like shadows that never fully leave.

These are the threads we follow.

From forgotten events to curious folklore, unexplained encounters and local accounts passed between generations, the Melksham Ghost Walk reveals a side of the town rarely spoken about — one not found in museum plaques or guidebooks.

No costumes, no staged scares.
Just real locations, real history, and a walk through the places where stories settled and refused to fade.

If you’re drawn to heritage, atmosphere, and the strange corners of local memory, Melksham has more to tell — and we’re just getting started.

📅 Upcoming dates available
🎟 Book at 👉 www.extours.co.uk

👣 Step into Melksham’s past — it still echoes after dark.

06/12/2025

🎁 Give the Gift of a Ghost Walk this Christmas…

Looking for the perfect gift for a history lover, a folklore fan, or someone who’s just a little bit obsessed with all things haunted? 👻
Look no further!

An Extours gift card gives them a truly unique, memorable night out — something far more magical than another pair of socks.

Whether they’re into dark history, spooky tales, local legends or simply exploring new places…
Extours has a ghost walk waiting for them.

⭐ Two Ways to Gift

🎟️ 1. Location-Specific Gift Cards
Choose a town + number of participants — perfect if you know exactly where they want to go.

🎫 2. Generic Gift Cards
Let them decide!
The recipient can use it to book any location, or even multiple locations, across:
Somerset
Devon
Cornwall
Dorset
Wiltshire
South Wales

Loads of locations to choose from — and all packed with haunted history.

🌿 Somerset
Dunster · Taunton · Wells · Glastonbury · Bridgwater
Wellington · Frome · Yeovil · Minehead · Watchet · Cheddar · Chard

🌊 Devon
Exeter · Tiverton

🌊 Cornwall
Falmouth · Truro · Launceston
Bodmin · Redruth · Newquay

🏰 Dorset
Wimborne · Wareham · Blandford Forum
Dorchester · Shaftesbury · Bridport · Sherborne

🐑 Wiltshire
Salisbury · Devizes · Warminster
Bradford on Avon · Trowbridge
Corsham · Melksham · Chippenham

🐉 South Wales
Swansea · Cardiff · Newport
Monmouth · Chepstow

🎟️ How It Works
1️⃣ Choose your gift card
2️⃣ They pick a ghost walk
3️⃣ Book online — their email becomes the ticket

No matter where in the South West they are, there’s a night of haunted history waiting for them.

👉 “Loads of locations to choose from!”
👉 www.extours.co.uk

05/12/2025

🔒👻 Dare to Spend a Evening in What Many Believe to be One of the World’s Most Haunted Prisons?
Shepton Mallet Prison Paranormal Investigation — 2026 Dates Announced

We’re heading back behind the gates of the infamous Shepton Mallet Prison — and this time, we're bringing you two unforgettable nights of history, hauntings and hands-on paranormal investigation.

This is not a haunted-house attraction.
It’s the real thing.
A genuine former prison with centuries of dark stories, documented activity and reports of spirits that refuse to leave…

Join us as we explore the wings, cells, ex*****on room and exercise yards — after dark — using authentic investigation equipment and techniques.

🕯️ What to Expect

Access to the prison after nightfall
Real paranormal investigation with EMF meters, REM pods, dowsing rods & more
Group interactive investigation sessions
Chilling stories of the inmates, ex*****ons and restless spirits
A unique Extours paranormal experience that you won’t find anywhere else

I’ve been investigating the paranormal for years — and I can honestly say that during our most recent investigation here, the activity we experienced left even our seasoned team absolutely astonished. This location continues to deliver moments that stay with you long after the gates close behind you.

📅 2026 Investigation Dates
➡️ Sunday 14th June
➡️ Sunday 25th October

⏰ Times: 8pm–2am

👥 Many paranormal events pack in as many people as possible — but we do things differently.

We believe the best paranormal experiences happen in smaller, more intimate groups, where everyone can fully take part and feel connected to the atmosphere.

That’s why we strictly limit spaces at Shepton Mallet Prison.

It keeps the night immersive, personal, and far more powerful for every guest who joins us. And this is why Extours has built such an amazing reputation over the years, not only are we professionals in our field but we truly care about delivering an experience that is unique, memorable and good value!

Whether you’re a believer, a sceptic, or simply curious — join us and see what the night reveals.

🎟️ Tickets now live: www.extours.co.uk

🔗 Book early — these events always sell out

05/12/2025

🌙 Bob’s Blog #2: 2025 — A Year in the Shadows, and the Dawn of an Extraordinary 2026

By Bobbie

Hello everyone — and thank you for joining me for a very special end-of-year update.

As we reach the end of 2025, I’ve found myself reflecting on just how far Extours has come. This year has been incredible, surprising, challenging, emotional, and above all — inspiring. Extours has grown into something far bigger than I ever imagined, and that is entirely thanks to you. Every message, every ticket, every review, every moment you choose to spend with us… it all matters. More than you know.

And as we step into 2026, we’re stepping into a new era.

⭐ 2025: A Year of Milestones I Never Thought Possible

When I started Extours, I never imagined we would reach the heights we’ve reached this year.
We hit milestones that, until recently, felt completely out of reach.

In 2025:

✔ We expanded across multiple regions
✔ We built a more structured rota system
✔ We welcomed new hosts and refined our training
✔ We reached more people than ever before
✔ Extours became a name known for quality, reliability and immersion
✔ We set the foundations for long-term growth

But the biggest realisation of the year was this:

My idea of “what’s achievable” changed.

What once felt impossible now feels like only the beginning.

And that shift — that spark — is exactly what has pushed Extours into its next evolution.

🕯️ Extours Is Evolving — And 2026 Is the Transformation Year

Extours has always been more than just ghosts.
And in 2026, that becomes clearer than ever.

Extours is becoming:

Extours — Your Expert Tours Provider

We’re expanding beyond traditional ghost walks into a world of immersive, meaningful, historical storytelling experiences, including:

✨ Exclusive Paranormal Investigations
We have some extraordinary venues lined up — the kind of places you usually only dream of exploring at night.

✨ Manor Houses, Castles & Ancient Locations
These will be limited-number, high-demand events unlike anything we’ve offered before.

✨ A Ghost Train Experience
Yes… you read that right.
If things fall into place, 2026 may see the first-ever Extours Ghost Train — a unique, atmospheric, once-in-a-lifetime journey.

✨ Sacred Landscape Walks
Guided by experts, grounded in archaeology, history and folklore.
Walk in the footsteps of ancestors and experience landscapes as living stories.

✨ Folklore & Archaeology Tours
Blending history, myth and place into unforgettable real-world adventures.

Extours isn’t just about telling you the past.
It’s about helping you walk through it, feel it, and inhabit it.

That’s the future.

💜 A Moment That Defined 2025: Giving Back to Our Community

This year also brought heartbreak.

The tragic Minehead school bus crash touched the entire region in the deepest way.
Families were devastated, communities shaken, and lives changed forever.

I never dreamed that Extours — something I created from nothing — would one day be able to contribute to something so important.

But together, we raised over £40,000 for the families affected.

That moment filled me with pride in a way I find difficult to put into words.

To know that Extours wasn’t just a business…
but something that could help people in their darkest moments…

That meant everything.

🧡 Our Team: Growing, Changing, Strengthening

Like any real company on the rise, 2025 brought changes within the Extours team.
Some team members moved on.
Others stepped into new roles.
We refined how we work, strengthened our structure, and built a clearer vision for who we want on this journey.

As we enter 2026, we are investing in:

✔ A strong, passionate, dedicated team
✔ Hosts who truly care about the Extours experience
✔ Higher training standards
✔ A regional operations system
✔ Clear expectations and consistent delivery

We are building a team worthy of the experiences we want to bring you.

🌟 Thank You — For Being Part of This Journey

2026 is going to be a transformational year.
The evolution of my dream into something far larger than I ever imagined.

We are on the road to becoming the biggest and the best.

But more importantly:

We are walking that road with all of you.

Thank you — for your support, your excitement, your loyalty, and your belief in what Extours can become.

Here’s to the next chapter…
Here’s to exploration…
Here’s to history, mystery, folklore and the forgotten stories of our land…

And here’s to you — the heart of Extours.

With gratitude,
Bobbie & The Extours Team

05/12/2025

The Wellington Ghost Walk Is Here — December Nights Are Live 👻

Hauntings. History. Investigation. After Dark.

Winter has arrived in Wellington — and with it, the return of its darker stories.

The Wellington Ghost Walk brings together archival research, first-hand accounts, and locations long associated with strange reports and lingering folklore. Guided by experienced hosts, you’ll explore the town at night and take part in real paranormal investigation using EMF meters, dowsing rods and more.

No performances. No actors.
Just the town, the stories, and whatever still walks within them.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Engaging, atmospheric and brilliantly delivered — we were hooked the whole night.”

Whether you want to investigate hands-on, or simply listen and observe as the evening unfolds naturally — this is Wellington as most never see it.

📅 December Dates Now Open

4 • 7 • 12 • 13 • 18 • 21

📅 Also Available for 2026:
January 23 & January 24

🕒 Times: 6 PM (family 8+) | 8 PM (16+ after dark)
⚠️ Small group sizes — early booking advised
🔗 Book now at extours.co.uk

**The Wellington Ghost Walk is here.

December tickets are live — book now, before they're gone

04/12/2025

Wareham After Dark — Where History Walks With You 👻

Once the sun drops behind the quay, Wareham changes. Footsteps echo differently, shadows gather in the narrow streets, and the history of the town feels closer… heavier… as if something is waiting to be remembered.

That is the side of Wareham we explore.

Our ghost walk isn’t theatre — there are no actors, no forced frights. Instead, you’ll step into real stories rooted in the town’s past, guided by researchers and investigators who know where history stirs, and where the present feels thin.

With EMF meters, dowsing rods and other equipment in your hands, you won’t just hear the stories — you’ll test them. You do not have to get involved with the paranormal investigation side, if you prefer you can just observe from a distance. Some others do, but usually by the end of the evening they are aspiring ghost hunters!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Atmospheric, fascinating and a brilliant evening out — the investigation element made it unforgettable.”

If you've ever wondered what lies behind Wareham’s calm exterior, winter is the time to find out. The darker nights, the cold air, the stillness — they change everything.

📅 Winter Dates Now Open

31 December 2025
1 January 2026
4 January 2026
28 January 2026
29 January 2026
1 February 2026

⏰ 6 PM (family friendly) & 8 PM (after dark 16+)
🎟 Limited spaces — small groups only
🔗 Book at extours.co.uk

**Step into Wareham’s history when the rest of the town sleeps.

Some places are different after dark — come and feel why.**

04/12/2025

Tiverton: The Native American Code-Talkers: A Secret Weapon in World War II

In the depths of World War II, Tiverton, a small market town in Devon, found itself playing host to an extraordinary group of men whose contribution to the Allied war effort would become the stuff of legend. These men, known as the “Code-Talkers,” were 14 Native Americans from the Comanche tribe who arrived in Tiverton in January 1944, bringing with them a unique and invaluable skill: their language.

The Comanche Code-Talkers were part of a top-secret programme initiated by the United States military. Using their native language, they devised a code so intricate and unbreakable that it would become one of the Allies’ most potent weapons in the fight against N**i Germany. The Comanche language, unwritten and spoken by only a small number of people, was an ideal foundation for this purpose. With it, the Code-Talkers created a system of phrases and words that could relay military commands and vital information securely.

When the 14 Comanche men arrived in Tiverton, they were stationed at military bases in the area. Though far from their homes in the plains of Oklahoma and Texas, they quickly adapted to life in rural England, forming bonds with the local community while maintaining a strict shroud of secrecy around their mission.

For months, the Code-Talkers trained in Tiverton alongside American GIs and British forces. They practiced their craft relentlessly, encoding and decoding messages with precision. The stakes were unimaginably high—every message they sent could mean the difference between life and death.

The locals in Tiverton were largely unaware of the exact nature of their work, but the presence of Native American soldiers in the town sparked curiosity and fascination. Accounts from the time describe how the Comanche men occasionally interacted with townsfolk, sharing glimpses of their culture during rare moments of downtime. They spoke with pride of their heritage, but never revealed the true purpose of their presence.

On June 6, 1944, the fruits of their labor in Tiverton came to the forefront. The D-Day landings, the largest amphibious assault in history, marked a turning point in the war. Amid the chaos on the beaches of Normandy, the Code-Talkers transmitted critical messages in their native language. Their coded communications were crucial in coordinating troop movements, calling in reinforcements, and ensuring the success of the invasion.

The Germans, renowned for their cryptographic prowess, were utterly baffled by the code. Despite their best efforts, they were unable to crack the complex system devised by the Code-Talkers. Many lives were saved as a result, and the operation’s success set the stage for the eventual liberation of Europe.

The contributions of the Comanche Code-Talkers earned them recognition as unsung heroes of the 20th century. After the war, they received official honors from both the French and U.S. governments, acknowledging the vital role they had played. The French awarded them the prestigious Chevalier of the Order of Merit, while the U.S. Congress eventually passed resolutions recognising their extraordinary service.

In Tiverton, their legacy remains an intriguing chapter of the town’s wartime history. Though their presence was brief, the work they accomplished there left an indelible mark on the Allied victory and serves as a reminder of the global nature of the struggle against tyranny.

Today, the story of the Comanche Code-Talkers in Tiverton is a testament to the power of cultural heritage and ingenuity in overcoming seemingly insurmountable odds. These men, far from their ancestral homeland, used the language of their ancestors to change the course of history, proving that even in war, the most profound weapons can come from the most unexpected places.

If stories like this fascinate you, Tiverton holds many more — some darker, some stranger, all waiting in the quiet after dark.

🎟 Tiverton Ghost Walk — December tickets available now on our website: www.extours.co.uk

03/12/2025

👻 Melksham After Dark — December Ghost Walks + New 2026 Dates Released 🌙

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Rated 5 stars by guests across Wiltshire & the South West

This winter, step beyond Melksham’s festive lights and into its hidden, haunted past. Our Melksham Ghost Walk returns with two atmospheric December dates — along with brand-new 2026 dates now open for booking.

Blending real local history with hands-on paranormal investigation, this experience explores Melksham’s stranger stories, documented hauntings and overlooked chapters of its past. At several locations, you’ll have the chance to use authentic paranormal equipment as we investigate reported activity together — creating a night that is interactive, immersive and completely unique.

Group sizes are kept small to preserve the atmosphere, and December spaces are already limited.

📅 December 2025 Dates
• Saturday 13 December
• Wednesday 17 December

📅 2026 Dates Now Open
• January 22
• February 21
• March 19

🕖 Times
6 PM — family friendly (8+)
8 PM — After Dark (16+)

🐾 Well-behaved dogs welcome.

🎟️ Book now: www.extours.co.uk

⚠️ These dates will fill quickly — early booking is strongly recommended.

Melksham… ready to uncover what lingers after dark? 👻🌙

03/12/2025

A Surprising Newquay Fact… A Hidden Historic Lookout on the Headland

Newquay has a beautiful memorial standing proudly on the headland opposite the Atlantic Hotel — but did you know that this striking structure is actually hiding something much older inside it?

The monument you see today was built around a pre-existing older structure rather than over the remains of it. When the new design was proposed, the decision was made not to demolish the earlier structure, but to preserve it within the one we see now — a rare and respectful choice when so many historic features are usually cleared away without hesitation.

You wouldn’t know it to look at it — the original sits tucked away inside, out of sight, like a forgotten heartbeat beneath the stone. I often find myself frustrated by councils flattening heritage sites without thought, so I take real joy in this one small victory: history wasn’t erased, it was protected.

Even if… we can’t quite see it anymore.

www.extours.co.uk

02/12/2025

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Barnes Stephen, Brenda Vincent, Kris Batstone, Sha Pinkie, Stevie Passant, Tintin Angell, Josh Skelton, Jane Kenyon, Cosmin Blindu, Sue Palmer, Emilie Marsh, Mary Cross, Denise Walker, Carole Humphries, Rahmat Sher Rahmat, Brian Masters, Wendy Carter, Chloë Forgham, Lee Melmoth, Anthony Naylor, Jack Fisher, Dylan Richards, Maggy Anda, Ian Lathom, CarrieJoele Smith, Carolyn Sewell

Picture: an old Napoleonic era lookout on Newquay's headland

02/12/2025

👻 Dunster Ghost Walk — December 14th 👻

A Winter Night, A Medieval Village, A Story Waiting To Be Walked

After a run of sell-out nights this autumn, Dunster returns for a single December date — and if you’ve been waiting to join us, this is your chance.

Dunster’s stone streets carry centuries of stories: local legends, strange reports and accounts passed quietly between generations. By lantern-light you’ll follow those stories through the village — hearing history where it happened, and using real paranormal investigation equipment to explore what may still linger there.

This is not just a tour — this is a dive into the forgotten and haunted side of Dunster’s past, after dark.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A brilliant mix of history, atmosphere and investigation — genuinely gripping from start to finish.”

Whether you’re curious, a believer, or simply looking for a night out with a difference, this walk offers a rare winter experience in one of the most atmospheric villages in the South West.

📅 Next Date: Sunday 14 December
🕒 6 PM (family-friendly 8+) | 8 PM (16+ only)
🎟 Limited tickets available
🔗 Book now: extours.co.uk

Winter nights sell out fast. Step into Dunster’s stories before this one passes.

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