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The Falstaffs Experience: Traveller Reviews

Sheep St | Shrieve's House Barn, CV37 6EE, England
0870 3502770
3.5 of 5 stars 60 Reviews
Type: History Museums, Historic Sites
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Bristol
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“Don't expect too much!”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012

Takes a maximum of half an hour to walk round so from that point of view it's quite expensive. I think kids might enjoy it as there are a few facts to read but nothing much different from what you would find in any historical attraction (tiny mock ups of plague sick bed, barber surgeon's shop, peasant's house, model of Henry VIII etc). It's a bit creepy. The building itself is the best thing but of you are interested in tudor buldings you might get annoyed with the childish scenes.

We went for an overnight ghost vigial with Frightnights - cannot recommend this either unfortunately - a number of companies do vigils here but again the childish scenes are offputting if you want to take the vigils seriously. It's far too small for large groups and the noises of drunken people in the street do rather spoil it.

I wanted to like it, but I wouldn't recommend this attraction unless you'd run out of things to do - shame really.

Visited February 2012
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Bournemouth, United Kingdom
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“Not for tourists”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2011
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If you watch 'Most Haunted' and or know the name 'Derek Acorah' (I had to google him) then it is probably a good tour for you; if not then you may find it all a bit of a bore. They don't use actors etc but if you are a tourist that's what you may be looking for. The guy doing the tour was friendly enough and it did not cost much so hey ho it was an experience.

Visited November 2011
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“THE BEST GHOST WALK OF THEM ALL”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 November 2011

Whilst staying in Stratford Upon Avon for a couple of days we decided to go on one of the Falstaff’s 6pm ghost walks,
We arrived just before 6pm and got talking to John the guide for the tour, he was a great character even before the tour started, the sort of chap you could talk to all night,
Being a Monday it was a particularly quiet night, there was only my wife and I on the tour, John led us with his lantern through the rooms entertaining us with great stories and account of the goings on, he did this without over acting as on many tours in other locations we have been to, his style reminded me of an old uncle type of character , the museum setting made it for us. you don’t have to be a believer to enjoy this tour, but don’t be surprised if you do experience something, were still talking about it, and were not easily fooled, also with it being held in doors come rain or shine its on every night. Its also worth remembering that the money from these events help to keep this fantastic old building open for all to enjoy.
We could not recommend this highly enough, we’ve been to many ghost hunts/tours and have to say this is the best by far.

Visited November 2011
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“Dont waste your money”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2011

Waste of time and money , as for the staff looked like the couldn't be botherd and when asking questions all I can say rude was looked at like I was an idiot , staff in the shop looked like they didn't want to be there ! Was very boaring and to be honest a little grubby I would not surgest it to any one I certainly wont be going back there would rather go to some of the other attractions !

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Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom
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“In a word "Terrible"”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2011

I found this place to be a total waste of time and money. I found the staff to be ignorant, and when paying them money you at least expect a little politeness. Avoid.

Visited October 2011
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