Join storyteller Shanty Baba for a lantern-lit 75-minute ghost walk through the eerie streets, alleyways and graveyards of St Ives, England.
Featured experience: Lantern Ghost Storywalk — a 75-minute guided ghost walk with storytelling
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Join a haunting lantern-lit walk through the streets of St Ives with expert storyteller Shanty Baba. Discover spooky tales and dark history in this unforgettable ghost story experience.
Shanty Baba Storyteller is a St Ives-based storytelling experience led by local storyteller Shanty Baba. The business offers the Lantern Ghost Storywalk, a guided, lantern-lit 75-minute walk through the historic and atmospheric streets, alleyways, and graveyards of St Ives, England. The walk presents ghost stories and historical tales that focus on the town's darker local history and supernatural folklore.
The Lantern Ghost Storywalk departs from central St Ives and uses handheld lantern light to create an intimate evening atmosphere appropriate to the stories and locations visited. The experience emphasizes narrative, place-based storytelling and a route that moves through areas traditionally associated with local legends. Shanty Baba Storyteller is listed on The Adventure Collective, where the experience is presented alongside other local tours and activities. Prospective visitors can find trip details—such as duration, meeting point, and content warnings—on the listing before booking. All descriptions and materials refer to the Lantern Ghost Storywalk and the role of Shanty Baba as the guiding storyteller. The business focuses on delivering an engaging, atmospheric storytelling event for adults and older teens who are comfortable with ghost-themed content.
“Every outing is organized with local river knowledge, basic safety instruction, and equipment checks before departure.”
Lantern-lit guided storytelling walk
Historic coastal town setting
Named local storyteller
Listed on The Adventure Collective
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The operator provides clear meeting points, departure times, and destination coordinates for all outings.
Personal flotation devices, emergency protocols, equipment checks, and paddling orientations are provided before departure.
Recommended layering, water shoes, sunscreen, and dry bags are detailed in each experience guide.
Guides share rich knowledge of regional flora, fauna, scenic landmarks, and river navigation.
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Shanty Baba Storyteller offers a variety of guided outdoor excursions, scenic routes, rentals, and custom itineraries tailored for families, couples, and adventure enthusiasts.
Yes. Most trips feature comprehensive safety orientations, equipment fittings, and calm routes suited for first-time adventurers. Check the details on individual experience guides for specific age and skill requirements.
Standard safety equipment (such as certified life vests and essential gear) is supplied for each booking. Detailed checklists regarding weather-appropriate attire and personal items are provided prior to departure.
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