Ghosts & Ghouls

Ghosts & Ghouls returns to St Albans Museum + Gallery on Thursday 19 November, running from 19:30 to 21:00. It's the popular Halloween and winter walk put on by St Albans Tour Guides, and it's exactly what it sounds like: a guided tour of the city's haunted spots.

The walk takes you to places noted for strange events, and as you go, the guide tells stories of the town's well-known phantoms. It's a good way to see a side of St Albans you might otherwise walk right past, with the ghost stories giving the familiar streets a different feel. If you've spent any time here, you've probably heard a few of these tales already, but hearing them in the actual places they're tied to is a different thing entirely.

One thing to keep in mind: it's not for the youngest. The walk isn't suitable for children under 12, so it's more of an evening out for adults and older teens. You'll need to book your tickets in advance at www.stalbanstourguides.co.uk, and if you do need to cancel, refunds are only available if you request them at least 48 hours before. If you're keen on this kind of thing, the organisers also run 'Haunted Harpenden', which looks at the mysterious goings-on and shady characters of Harpenden in years gone by.

So, if you fancy a walk through the city's ghost stories, meet at St Albans Museum + Gallery on 19 November. It runs from 19:30 to 21:00, and tickets are available at www.stalbanstourguides.co.uk.