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Dark Deeds at Stoneleigh Abbey“Something Wicked This Way Comes…”
Take a trip to the darker side of Stoneleigh Abbey’s colourful past with tales of murder, mystery & mayhem accompanied by your guide ‘in costume’.
You will be told tales of the more macabre side of Stoneleigh’s past & some of the shadier secrets of the Leigh family will be spoken of. With stories of poisoning, mass murder, the paranormal & more, this tour will satisfy the appetite of anyone interested in gossip and intrigue.
As has often been said, "truth can be stranger than fiction!"
The Dark Deeds Tour is available to groups of 20 or more. Tours must be booked in advance. Please phone Stoneleigh Abbey to confirm dates and timings.
Look out for our special ‘Dark Deeds’ events in Halloween week!
PLEASE NOTE: Subjects covered on this tour include murder & adultery, which you may feel are not suitable topics for children under 12 years of age.
Please contact Stoneleigh Abbey for tour information including times & prices.
(01926) 858535
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Estate Office, Stoneleigh Abbey, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 2LF
From the South: Leave the M40 at junction 15 and take the A46 north towards Coventry. Leave the A46 at the Kenilworth/Leamington Spa exit; turn right at the roundabout towards Leamington Spa on the A452. After 100 yards, turn left onto the B4115, signposted Stoneleigh Abbey and Ashow. The Abbey entrance is 1 mile along this road on the right.
From the North: Head southbound from the A45/A46 junction along the A46. Take the first exit signed Stoneleigh/Warwick Arts Centre. Turn left signed Stoneleigh & then in 100m turn right at the crossroads signed B4115 Stoneleigh Abbey & Ashow. In 1.5 miles, the Abbey is signed as a left turn.
Parking : free
Nearest station : 7 miles (11.3 kms) from Coventry station
Stoneleigh Abbey
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Designated parking for guests with disabilities
Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
is solid
Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
Is flat (i.e. without steps)
Steps to the main entrance
Entrance is well lit
To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
Good contrast between the floor and walls
Baby changing facilities
Visitor information available in large print (14pt and over)
Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
Good contrast between the floor and walls
Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
Audible alarm system