Scented Ghost Tours Bath

06/06/2026

https://bathnewseum.com/2020/03/27/baths-viking-history/
Hey friends of SGTB! You maybe very suprised but the Vikings were in Bath.
Yessss, indeed the vikings actually DID get much further south in England than most people are aware of, hence the archeological evidence of the sword.
I too was really suprised about that fact. One of the most tangible links to this era is a rare 10th-century Scandinavian-style sword. It was discovered in 1981 in a ditch outside the Saxon walls on Upper Borough Walls. Crazy huh? Crafted from
crucible steel with a silver-thread handle, this high-status weapon suggests either a lost skirmish or a forgotten heirloom!

Be sure to book our tour to hear our eery, haunting story of the viking who held that very sword.👀

For those more interested in history, here are more details taken directly from this website: bythebyreholidays.com/history-of-bath/

"In 878 AD, the Vikings, led by a warlord named Guthrum, captured the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Wessex and established a Viking kingdom in the east of England. The Viking kingdom was eventually defeated by the Anglo-Saxon king Alfred the Great, who forced Guthrum to convert to Christianity. Alfred also gave him lands in the east of England so Guthrum became King of East Anglia.

It is believed that the Vikings would have visited Bath and made camp there during this period and that they may have used the hot springs for their own bathing and healing, just as the Romans and Anglo-Saxons had done before them. Sadly archaeological excavations have uncovered little evidence of Viking activity in Bath, most efforts have concentrated on finding Roman artifacts instead.

Later in 1013 another Danish Viking king settled his army in the town and received tribute in the form of hostages and gifts from other local nobles. "

As l am somewhat cut off – and really relying on you lot out there to supply me with stories or news – l have decided to re-publish some interesting items from years gone by. Here& #8217…

22/05/2026

What smell friends, instantly tends to take you back in time? 👻

Freshly cut grass…
Rain on warm pavement…
Grandma’s baking…
Bonfires…
Bubblegum…
Suncream on summer holidays…

Well, you know scientists say smell is the sense most strongly linked to memory and emotion. One scent can unlock a forgotten moment from 20 years ago in seconds… which is exactly why we use scent on our ghost tours.

Because a ghost story you can SMELL…
is much harder to forget.

What nostalgic smell takes YOU straight back to childhood? 👇

🎟️ Dare to experience Bath’s scented ghost tour:
https://scentedghosttoursbath.co.uk

You’ve heard ghost stories — but have you ever smelled one? This immersive ghost tour in Bath blends eerie scents with spine-tingling tales. One of the most unforgettable things to do in Bath at night.

09/05/2026

A fun ghostly walk around Bath's historical centre with guests. 👻Question is, how many survived guides Dr Morgan Scream-man and Jaquelin Hyde!?🤔

30/04/2026

Ever had a smell throw you back into a memory you were absolutely not ready for? 😱

That is one reason we use scent on our ghost tour.

Smell is closely linked to parts of the brain involved in emotion and memory — including the amygdala — which is why certain scents can feel so vivid, powerful, and unforgettable.

So no, we do not use scent just for fun.
We use it to make our stories feel more real.

Because hearing about something spooky is one thing…
but smelling your way into the atmosphere?
That pulls you in properly. 👻

What smell brings back a memory instantly for you?

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21/04/2026

Part 2:
Hey guys ever wondered whether nature can be just as unsettling as a ghost story? 👀🌺

No? So meet a rare flower... yep, the co**se flower, famous for smelling like rotting flesh when it blooms. Lovely hey? :D
Oh yeah and guys the foul smell is not a design flaw. It's actually its whole strategy.

The plant uses that powerful odour to attract insects that normally visit dead animals, helping it get pollinated. In other words, it smells horrific on purpose.
The best-known “co**se flower,” the titan arum (Amorphophallus titanum),
is native to the rainforests of Sumatra, Indonesia, and is known for its huge size, rare blooming, and extremely short flowering window.
In fact people in Sydney, Australia lined up for a chance to view one aptly called "Putricia." 😋💀

We love this kind of thing at SGTB because it proves something important:
Sometimes scent is not just background detail. Sometimes it is a big part of the entire experience.

11/04/2026

Part 1:
Hey friends, you know when a smell instantly throws you back into a memory you were not remotely prepared for? 😱 🧠
Well, honestl, it's one reason we use scent on our tour. I perrsonally studied neuroscience so know about it for a long time.

Smell connects unusually closely to the parts of the brain involved in emotion and memory - including the amygdala - which is why a scent can make something feel weirdly vivid, intense, and unforgettable.

So we do not use scents just for the fun of it.
We use them to make our ghost stories feel more real.

Because hearing about something spooky is one thing.
Smelling your way into the atmosphere like your brain has joined the cast? Much better.

Basically, it is science.
Slightly suspicious science.
But science. 😂

What smell instantly brings back a strong memory for you? Tell us in a message then come experience Bath’s darker side properly.

05/04/2026

Have you ever wondered why paranormal investigators use EMF meters? 👻📟

EMF stands for electromagnetic field and these little gadgets are designed to detect changes in the surrounding environment. In ghost hunting,
some people believe unusual spikes can signal that something otherworldly may be nearby… or it could just be old wiring being dramatic. 😅⚡

At Scented Ghost Tours Bath, we’ve got new EMF meters for guests to try during the experience, so you can feel even more involved in the strange
goings-on as we explore Bath’s darker side. It’s all part of making the tour more interactive, more atmospheric, and a lot more fun.

Because let’s be honest… if a little device suddenly lights up in the middle of a ghost story, it definitely adds to the suspense. 👀

Fancy putting it to the test for yourself?
🎟️ Book your place now and come see what Bath’s spirits make of our new ghost-hunting kit...

28/03/2026

Did you know, Victorians used to photograph the dead… as if they were alive.
Not creepy at all… right? 😅

In the 1800s, photography was very expensive.
For many families, this would be the only photo ever taken of their loved one.

So when someone died…
they didn’t miss the opportunity.

They posed them carefully.
Sat them upright.
Sometimes even painted pupils onto closed eyes…
to make them look just alive enough.
That’s what we explore on our tour.

And the strangest part?
To them… this wasn’t disturbing.
It was love.
It was remembrance.

That’s what we explore on our tour.
Not just ghost stories…
but the strange, emotional, and unsettling truths behind them.

20/03/2026

👻 There’s one mistake people make that actually makes a ghost stay longer.😬

Most people don’t realise it.

They hear a noise.
Feel something off.
Then do the one thing that can make a presence stronger.
It’s subtle.
It feels logical.
And it’s exactly why some “hauntings” don’t go away.

We’ve broken down friends:
The early signs most people ignore
Why some presences attach to people, not places

And what to do (without making it worse)
⚠️ If you’ve ever felt watched in your own home… read this.

Find out what NOT to do in our new blog post:
https://scentedghosttoursbath.co.uk/how-to-get-rid-of-a-ghost/

Or… experience the feeling for real on our Bath ghost tour 👀

Wondering how you can get rid of a ghost or spirit in your home? Look no further than our ghostly guide - ideal for the spooked!

11/03/2026

😬 The 1600s had a very strange legal system… If someone accused you of witchcraft, the court basically said:
“Don’t worry… we’ll just torture you until we’re sure.” 😅 That’s where devices like the Spanish Boot came in…

This brutal instrument was designed to crush the lower leg.
Iron plates were tightened around the shin, and wedges or screws increased the pressure until bones cracked, or simply the spikes would impale causing intense pain & oozing blood loss.
The goal was simple: force a confession… or force the accused to name others.

Devices like the Spanish boot, thumbscrews, and the st*****do were used in interrogations across parts of Europe — including places like 17th-century Scotland.

Many witch trials followed legal traditions influenced by manuals such as the
📜 Malleus Maleficarum — a guide that helped fuel centuries of fear and persecution.

But the darkest part of these trials wasn’t just the torture.

It was the chain reaction.

Under agony, prisoners often named neighbours, friends, even family members, triggering waves of accusations that could sweep through entire communities.

⚰️ One confession could doom dozens.

👻 Want to hear the chilling true stories of witchcraft, fear, and injustice in historic Bath?

Join us on the Scented Ghost Tours Bath, where history comes alive through storytelling, atmosphere… and even scent.

You’ll never look at Bath the same way again.

🎟️ Book your tour:
https://scentedghosttoursbath.co.uk/