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1-3 Shiverpool Historical City Ghostwalks

4 Hidden Histories

5 Shiverpool Events

6 Groups & family, corporate & conference

7 Hen & stag frights

8 Meal Deals

9 Location, parking & travel

10 Things you need to know & FAQ’s

11 Testimonials

12 Contact us

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Liverpool’s most famous and reputable ghost tour, exploring some of the city’s famous locations and hidden histories.

Shiverpool bring historically researched theatrical performances to the city streets by the famous“Shiverghouls”. Shiverpool Ltd has achieved it’s goal of becoming a top tourist attraction in Liverpool and all of it’s tours to date have become a talking sensation amongst the thousands of residents and tourists who

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have experienced them. The company operates three city centre tours, all of which explore some of Liverpool’s most famous landmarks and locations. During this one-hour spectacle, the guide brings to the surface some of the more hidden and sinister aspects of Liverpool’s history and culture.

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Key highlights include:

Hope Street Shivers

The Tour begins outside Liverpool’s Philharmonic Pub on Hope Street. Hope Street connects Liverpool’s two famous cathedrals and is a must see for any visitor to the city. During the one hour theatrical guided tour you will visit both of these iconic buildings. The route of the Hope Street Shivers Tour has been carefully chosen to include breathtaking locations steeped in fascinating history.

Along the route we pass the famous Everyman Theatre which played home to the likes of Jonathan Price, Julie Walters and Pete Postlethwaite who all began their illustrious careers at this much loved venue. Your tour takes you around the Rodney Street Conservation Area where William Gladstone (four times Prime Minister of Britain) lived, who was Britain’s Prime Minister four times and William Roscoe, the great slavery abolitionist. Listen and be captivated by the re-enactment of Liverpool’s most famous ghost story and visit the deceased’s mysterious pyramidal tomb. See the building where John Lennon lived for three years and where Hitler’s brother hid to avoid conscription, before the tour takes a downwards slope towards the Gothic Anglican Cathedral cemetery, your final destination. Hear about the black plague, great American sea captains and one last chilling tale. After your tour is complete our guides can escort you to your next location.

Capacity: 40 people per tour Tour Duration: 1 Hour

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The magnificent Queen Victoria monument whereLiverpool’s castle once stood in the 13th century is the meeting location for The Auld City Tour. Hear ofthe oldest tales, buildings and secret streets ofLiverpool’s Auld City. Learn of the Napoleonic warsand the screams of French prisoners, see for yourselfwhat inspired Herman Melville, the author of MobyDick to write about the port of Liverpool and thenstand in the very place of America’s secret headquarters during the civil war. Listen to the tales ofplague, cholera and the filthy slums that so manypoor souls found to be their final resting place. Listen to the North West’s oldest ghost story and then complete your adventure of The Auld City in a location40 feet below the ground, in the very underbelly of old Liverpool itself. Let Shiverpool guide you through the maze of vaults in the old Midland bank and listen to tales of intrigue and greed. This location has a fascinating but dark history.

If you survive you are minutes away from Mathew Street where the famous Beatles started their careers and a short stroll away from Liverpool One shopping centre and excellent transport connections.

This tour comes with a warning and you are required to sign a disclaimer before the tour begins. It is also important that you wear sensible footwear. The end location as mentioned above goes 40 feet below the ground and the steps are old, a little worn down and can be steep. There are narrow passageways, and strobe lighting.

Capacity: Max 40 people per tour Tour Duration: 1 Hour.

Auld City Shivers: The beginning

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Hidden HistoriesShiverpool’s theatrical daytime tours

We have 2 tours available to book

Hidden Histories of Hope Street and The 7 Original Streets

These tours are for everyone, families, tourists and locals.

Hidden Histories tours are family friendly, theatrical and lots of fun.

En route you will see the city’s wonderful architecture, stunning views, breathtaking locations whilst your guide regales you with carefully crafted tales from the pages and pavements of Liverpool’s incredible past.

For full details of these tours please contact Shiverpool on 0151 709 2030 or email us on info@shiverpool.co.uk

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Dip into the Shiverpool bloodbank of creative talent and let us breathe life into your event?

Why Choose Shiverpool?

Our passion for history and storytelling drives us to the heart of old tales, places and faces, inspiring us to bring the past alive in new and fascinating ways.

What?

We research and create an experience tailored to your business, conference or corporate event.

How?

Send us your event outline and call one of our team to discuss the plan.

When?Shiverpool can be flexible regarding dates.

How much?

Prices vary according to your event size; after our initial discussion we will send you a cost estimate.

Let Shiverpool ANIMATE YOUR EVENT

FIND OUT MORE: call 0151 709 2030 or email info@shiverpool.co.uk

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Experience Liverpool with our one hour interactive and theatrical guided walks. Our Guides can pick you up from your accommodation and walk you to the tour start location and then to your final destination. Choose which tour you want to take and simply let us know. All our tours are city centre based and really are a perfect way to learn about and see Liverpool in our own unique style.

‘Bespook’ tours can be booked exclusively for your group. Call for more info and to book.

Family

Shiverpool is fun for all the family. For those with a keen interest in real history, all the tours are well researched and provide the true, historical facts of Liverpool’s magnificent history. Fun and entertainment are guaranteed throughout, and with a sprinkle of Shiverpool surprises hidden along the way, your experience will be one to remember for years to come.

Corporate

Shiverpool are more than accommodating when it comes to taking care of your corporate requirements.Our tours and events are great for corporate nights out, conferences and can also provide ‘bespook’’ packages to suit all occasions.

ConferenceIf a tour is not what you are looking for then why not let us bring the Shiverpool experience to you? This one hour performance will leave you wanting more and Liverpool’s past can be brought to you and enjoyed in the confines of your hotel. Discover how Liverpool developed from a small fishing village to what was known as the ‘second city of empire’. You will be taken to the place that was once the unofficial headquarters of the US confederacy in England and learn of its significance by an influential guest from the past.

This lively and entertaining montage of theatre and film will leave your delegates feeling like they have travelled through a journey of time and space as the old sounds of the city are brought back to centre stage.

Shiverpool’s ‘bespook’ added extras may include: • A guide to meet and greet your group at a selected venue, spinning tales of old whilst guiding you to the start of your Shiverpool experience. • Upon request, we can arrange a guest from the past who will delight in entertaining you with stories of an age gone by. • If required, Shiverpool can arrange any transport needs.

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Shiverpool recommends;Hen & Stag Frights

Hen frightsThemed tours for Hen Night parties and our guides. The corpse bride and groom, are always a great hit. For an extra treat we also issue the bride to be with a bottle of bubbly, which is always good to calm the nerves after our spectacular Hen Frights!

Stag frightsBook your mate and the stags on this journey and watch the chosen victim quibble with fear as his fate unfolds. Great opportunity for photos and you can all go back proud with the proof that you all did something cultural. Just a pity the stag won’t make it back...

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Shiverpool also provide a range of packages, including various ‘meal deals’

For those who would like to complement their tour with the best of Liverpool’s fine dining, Shiverpool have a range of ‘meal deals’ that will most certainly please the palette. The ‘meal deals’ consist of a one hour tour plus a two course meal and a glass of wine in a restaurant of your choice.

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Location, parking & travel information

Air: Liverpool John Lennon Airport now has improved links to the world through the KLM’s new service between Amsterdam and Liverpool, connecting Liverpool with over 100 worldwide destinations on KLM’s intercontinental network and over 650 other destinations.

The airport is a 20 minute car journey from Liverpool city centre. An airport shuttle bus service operates every 20 minutes.

Manchester Airport is a 45 minute car journey from Liverpool. Train and bus services are also available.

Hope Street Shivers meeting place: Outside the Philharmonic Pub, Hope Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L1 9BX.

Auld City Shivers meeting place: Queen Victoria Monument, Derby Square, Liverpool, L2 9XL.

Horror at St George’s Hall meeting place: Heritage Centre, St George’s Hall, St George’s Place, Liverpool, L1 1JJ.

Road: Liverpool is easily accessible from the M6, M62, M53, M57 and M58 – car parking is available on Kings Dock next to the Arena and Convention Centre Liverpool. Additional multi- storey parking is available on Liver Street adjacent to Liverpool Police HQ.

As a guide it is approximately: • 1 hour from Manchester to Liverpool • 40 minutes from Chester to Liverpool • 2 hours from the Lake District to Liverpool • 1 hour from North Wales to Liverpool

Rail: Liverpool Lime Street is the nearest mainline station.

For the Hope Street Shivers:Liverpool Central Station.

Auld City Shivers: James Street Station.

Horror at St George’s Hall: Lime Street Station.

For more information we recommend you look at www.visitliverpool.com

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Things you need to know and frequently asked questions...

Can we come dressed up? It’s not essential but adds to the fun!

What should I wear when on the tour? We highly recommend you wear something you’d be buried in. Please wear comfortable shoes.

How to book: Send us an email, call or visit our website.

Do your tours cater for special needs? At Shiverpool we firmly believe that ‘where there’s a will, there’s certainly been a death’ and we also believe in making our tours accessible for all visitors with special needs. Due to tight bends and steep stairs on some locations’ there may be a need for extra assistance, which Shiverpool is only too happy to provide. The best thing to do is to give us a call or email us the tour you wish to go on and a description of your specific requirements, and we shall make arrangements for you.

Can you just turn up to the beginning of the tour? No, you MUST book your tour before the tour begins, either by phone or on the website. Your name will be on a booking form and will be checked by the guides before the beginning of your tour.

What times are the tours? Please contact us to find out as this can sometimes change.

How long do the tours last for? Each tour lasts for approximately one hour, however digging a grave and burying you and your group could make up to 4 hours depending on the time of year, location and size of the group.

Will my body be disposed of with a Christian blessing? We try to accommodate all of our customers’ requests and religious preferences, however we cannot guarantee this for all, as it is entirely dependent on the mood of your Spirit Guide.

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Testimonials

“Me and my friends went on the St George’s Hall tour last week and it was absolutely brilliant! We will be recommending you to all our friends and family.

Thank you all for a fantastic night.”

Alex Burton.

“They really put everything they have in to their performance. Shiverpool are great”

Billy Butler, Radio Merseyside

“I was that scared I couldn’t stick around for the end bit!”

Pete Price. Radio City DJ

“I am delighted to report that our visitors from Israel and Germany were thrilled with their ghost tour evening, as were our two locals from Liverpool! It has been

the talk of the office today - let us hope that it will bring you more bookings.”

Best regards Liz Murphy from Liverpool, pleased with her corporate hospitality.

“I just wanted to say how fantastic the tour was last Friday night. I thoroughly enjoyed myself and I know the rest of the group did as well. I’ve

always wanted to come on the tour but never got round to it. I’m so glad now that I have! The guides we had wore really cool costumes and knew how to build atmosphere and there was

a lot of banter between us and them. I would really recommend this to anyone - but it’s not for the faint hearted! I won’t give it away but the ending was chilling! Fabulous!!”

Chris Lowry, Chair - Urban Strawberry Lunch Trustee Board

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Contact us:

Shiverpool UK Limited Unit C

Baltic Creative Centre 22 Jordan Street

L1 OBP

0151 709 2030

info@shiverpool.co.uk

www.shiverpool.co.uk

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