As dusk settles over St Ives, the streets quiet to a hush, that's when Shanty Baba appears. He has a lantern in hand, eyes alight with mischief and mystery.
A small group gathers as he begins, his voice weaving smuggler’s legends and ghostly whispers that seem to echo off old stone.
With every step up winding alleys or past silent gravestones, you feel closer to another world, where history isn’t just remembered, it’s alive!
A Night Walk Unlike Any Other: The Lantern Ghost Storywalk
What to Expect:
Led by the glow of an old hurricane lantern, Shanty Baba guides you through a 75-minute nocturnal journey into St Ives’ darker tales. There are haunted histories, smuggling legends, and lingering spirits.
Practical Details:
Departure Point: Westcott’s Quay, just behind the RNLI Lifeboat House on the seawall.
Pricing: £8 for adults, £6 for under-16s; under-5s go free - but please check the website for currently details as these may change.
About Shanty Baba
For over two decades, Shanty Baba has been casting a spell across St Ives. A professional storyteller since 2001, he began his first ghost walk in 2002 and has continued to enchant locals and visitors alike with his haunting tours.
