The Frankenstein Experience - Bath’s darkest secret at Central Bath (starts 4 North Parade Passage BA1 1NX)
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A event on Sunday 21st December. The event starts at 15:00.


THIS FESTIVE SEASON, UNEARTH BATH’S DARKEST SECRET… “THE FRANKENSTEIN EXPERIENCE”
- a theatrical walking tour & museum entry held in central Bath on 21st, 28th, 29th & 30th December.

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This December, as the city sparkles with festive cheer, a shadow stirs beneath the lights…

Back by popular demand, MARY SHELLEY'S HOUSE OF FRANKENSTEIN and SHOW OF STRENGTH THEATRE COMPANY invite you to step into the flickering candlelight and experience THE FRANKENSTEIN EXPERIENCE — a thrilling theatrical tour through Bath’s most haunting history.

Step into a world where history and imagination intertwine. This immersive tour reveals Bath’s hidden stories of secrets, lies, scandals and reputations lost — all woven through the life of Mary Shelley and the creation of her legendary novel, Frankenstein.

Walk in Mary’s footsteps and explore the city that inspired her masterpiece before continuing your journey inside Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein, where the atmosphere deepens and her story comes vividly to life.

Discover a different side of Bath this December — one that lingers long after the lights have faded.

The Frankenstein Experience tours take place on 21st, 28th, 29th & 30th December at 3pm.

Event Details:

A ONE-HOUR WALKING TOUR WITH SHEILA HANNON, SHOW OF STRENGTH THEATRE COMPANY
Walk in Mary Shelley's footsteps as she created her Gothic masterpiece. See where she lived and explore Bath's Regency side streets in a fascinating tale of secrets and lies, suicides and ruined reputations on this award-winning tour.

ENTRY TO MARY SHELLEY'S HOUSE OF FRANKENSTEIN
Discover the incredible story of Mary Shelley and all things Frankenstein on a self-guided tour of the multi award-winning museum. Crammed with unusual items, ominous soundtracks and bespoke smells and effects, the museum delivers an original and entertaining experience.

• The tours start outside Sally Lunn’s, 4 North Parade Passage, Bath BA1 1NX and finishes at Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein, 37 Gay Street, Bath BA1 2NT.

• The tour duration (including the museum entry) is up to 2 hours.

LINKS:
• House of Frankenstein (including FAQs)
https://houseoffrankenstein.com/the-frankenstein-experience

• Show of Strength Theatre Company
https://showofstrength.org.uk/productions/the-frankenstein-experience

Entry requirements: no age restrictions

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