SWANWICK GHOST TOUR FIELD GUIDE
When the Kilns Go Dark: Victorian Ghosts Walk the Brickworks at Bursledon
An actor‑led, torchlit exploration of the Brickworks at Bursledon that lets visitors encounter spirits of the past and the menacing Foreman — a practical guide to what to expect on this after‑dark experience.
When the Kilns Go Dark: Victorian Ghosts Walk the Brickworks at Bursledon.
Venture into the eerie Brickworks at Bursledon in Swanwick, where torchlight throws long shadows across rusting machinery and figures from the past step forward to tell their stories. This interactive, after‑dark tour blends storytelling and suspense, asking visitors to participate as actors reveal secrets and a menacing Foreman prowls the corridors.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A Victorian brickworks transformed after dark
The Brickworks at Bursledon is rendered alive with the voices of past workers and the atmosphere of industrial hardship, murder and death — the setting itself becomes the stage for the evening.
Restless spirits and the Foreman
As you move deeper into the site by torchlight, actors embody restless workers with stories to tell — and a menacing Foreman who stalks the corridors, adding real theatrical tension to the experience.
Interactive, torchlit storytelling
The tour is interactive and participatory, led by performers in the dim corridors and among the rusting machinery; it offers a unique evening perspective on the museum’s industrial spaces.
What the day feels like
What the evening feels like
You are invited inside the dark corridors of the Brickworks and, by torchlight, move deeper into the factory. Figures from the past appear to act out their final moments while performers draw you into their stories; the tension rises as the Foreman prowls the shadows and the group is called on to participate.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The tour unfolds by torchlight and takes place in dim, industrial interiors — be prepared for low‑light conditions.
This is an interactive, after‑dark theatrical tour held inside the Brickworks at Bursledon; expect actor interaction and group participation throughout.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the tour last?
The tour lasts approximately 1 to 1.5 hours.
Is the tour suitable for children?
The experience is suitable for people aged 12 and up; those under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
What kind of performance should I expect?
Expect an interactive, actor‑led experience in which performers portray restless workers and a Foreman while visitors participate in the unfolding scenes.
Where does the tour take place?
The event takes place inside the Brickworks at Bursledon in Swanwick, England.
Who operates the tour?
The tour is run by Theatre of Dark Encounters.
Will I be moving through low‑light areas?
Yes — the tour uses torchlight and takes place in dim corridors and among rusting machinery.