Strange Britain

22/01/2025

Upcoming events:

Friday 24th Jan - Plague Pits to Paradise Ghost Walk - Sheffield City Centre
Friday 31st Jan - Infamous Bunting Nook Ghost Walk - S8 / Graves Park / Norton area
Friday 7th Feb - Darkest Night Ghost Walk - Sheffield City Centre
Tuesday 11th Feb - Valentines True Crime Special - fully seated indoor event at The Dorothy Pax
Friday 14th Feb - Valentines True Crime Special - fully seated indoor event at Sheffield Plate in Orchard Square
Friday 21st Feb - Plague Pits to Paradise Ghost Walk - Sheffield City Centre
Friday 28th Feb - Infamous Bunting Nook Ghost Walk - S8 / Graves Park / Norton area

Each event features a unique set of stories!

Please note that, in the event of rain, the city centre walks take a revised route that offers some cover from the elements.

Ticket link with full details: https://strangebritain.eventbrite.com

20/01/2025

Over the last few months I have been aware of several events similar to mine taking place here in Sheffield.

Unfortunately, I've received some negative feedback on my posts and page, that was meant for these other events. Events, I hasten to add, that I was not part of.

To avoid any confusion, I want to clarify that I am only involved with events that are clearly identified as "Strange Britain" or feature my name, Adrian Finney, on promotional materials.

You can find a list of my upcoming events here: https://strangebritain.eventbrite.com

If an event doesn't have my name or "Strange Britain Presents" associated with it, then I am not involved.

To ensure you know exactly what to expect when booking, I want to highlight what makes my events unique:

High-quality entertainment: I'm a storyteller and entertainer dedicated to providing a great value night out with a mix of history, folklore, comedy, and captivating stories.

I have a proven track record, I'm fully insured, and an Equity member.

I’ve proud of what I have built, I am proud of my events, and this is why I have felt compelled to write this statement.

Thank you for your continued support!

Adrian Finney

Strange Britain

19/01/2025

With this year’s A Very V*****t Valentines rapidly approaching, I thought it was time for a story tease, as I have some cracking all-new tales lined up!

We’re going to look at why a confession isn’t always as airtight as one might assume.

We’re also going to have a look at how an unlikely man from Sheffield shaped obscenity laws in the late Victorian era. He also played a key role in the life of Oscar Wilde.

There’s going to be these stories, plus many more, and tickets for both nights are going fast.

7pm Tuesday 11th February at The Dorothy Pax

7pm Friday 14th February at Sheffield Plate

Ticket link:
https://strangebritain.eventbrite.com

16/01/2025

Our January Sale ends tomorrow!

https://strangebritain.eventbrite.com

There’s a litttle over 24 hours left to get 25% off tickets to ANY of our January & February events.

That makes them just £7.50 as opposed to £10. Booking fees apply.

It includes all of our Ghost Tours, Darkest Night and Plague Pits to Paradise around Sheffield City Centre, as well as The Infamous Bunting Nook.

It also includes tickets to our fully seated, indoor, A Very V****** Valentines True Crime Nights. That’s being held at The Dorothy Pax on Tuesday 11th February, and at Sheffield Plate, in Orchard Square, on Friday 14th February.

The discount is applied automatically at checkout to all tickets purchased by 23:59pm on Friday 17th January.

15/01/2025

We’re back this Friday for our first event of 2025!

It’s our Darkest Night Ghost Tour, and it features a great selection of stories, including that of the worst night in Sheffield’s long history and the impact that’s allegedly still being felt to this day.

Plus, our January Sale is still running, so you can get tickets for this first event at 25% off making them just £7.50 plus booking fee. It makes our great value tickets even better value!

Ticket link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/strange-sheffield-ghost-tours-all-new-darkest-night-city-centre-170125-tickets-1105587675499

There’s also a sale on the night tickets. They’re £10 rather than the usual £12.

We start at 7:30pm in Tudor Square. Look for the man in the cape!

13/01/2025

I’m researching a segment for this years A Very V******t Valentines.

I’ve had a weird journey taking in Oscar Wilde, the Victorian word for what some would now call “woke,” as it turns out the idea of getting angry over some claimed “political correctness” really is nothing new, The Family Shakespeare, the first English translation of The Karma Sutra, and a fight against Victorian obscenity laws.

And the thing that ties this dispirit group together? A bloke from Sheffield.

You guys are going to need to strap in to this one as it’s one wild ride.

Ticket link:

Strange Britain is the home of the Strange Sheffield Ghost Walks, along with various other specials throughout the year.Your host is Adrian Finney. He’s the author of the Strange Britain series of books as well as an accomplished storyteller. He blends history, humour, legends, and laughter to cre...

12/01/2025

Due to the recent bad weather, and a bit of behind the scenes rescheduling, this is the newly revised events list for January & February 2025.

The big changes are the two Infamous Bunting ghost walks are now running at 7:30pm on Friday 31st January and Friday 28th February respectively.

The first walk of the year, Darkest Night, now takes place at 7:30pm on Friday 17th January, around Sheffield City Centre. This was delayed from last week due to the ice and snowy condition.

The January Sale, where you can get 25% off, has been extended. If you book tickets for any January or February event by Friday 17th January you’ll automatically get a 25% discount applied at checkout

https://strangebritain.eventbrite.com

10/01/2025

Just a polite reminder that tonight’s Darkest Night Ghost Tour has been postponed due to the continued icy conditions.

It will now be running at 7:30pm on Friday 17th January.

As a result of this, I’ve decided to extend my January Sale by an extra week. You’ll now get 25% off of all January & February event tickets, including A Very V****** Valentines, if booked by 23:59pm on Friday 17th January.

Ticket link:
https://strangebritain.eventbrite.com

08/01/2025

👻 Please help me grow Strange Britain 👻

It takes just a few seconds to invite your friends to our page and it would mean the world to me!

Here's how:
* Go to my profile Strange Britain (https://facebook.com/strangebritain)
* Tap the three dots in the top right corner
* Tap "Invite friends"
* Tap "Select all"
* Tap "Send Invitations"
That's it!

I love bringing my events to you, whether it’s the Ghost Tours, or the indoor events. We’ve also had the Ghost Train and there’s the upcoming Ghost Cruise too. None of these would have been possible without your continued support and it’s why I’m asking for your help.

By inviting your friends, you'll help more people discover my events, increase the page visibility, and open up new opportunities for all of us.

I will also be eternally grateful for your support!

I am really proud on what I’ve built here with Strange Britain, it’s become a name that means a decent nights entertainment, and I really do want to see where we can take this next.

Thank you all again,

Adrian

07/01/2025

Update: This Friday’s Darkest Night Ghost Tour has been postponed due to the continued icy weather.

It will now run at 7:30pm on Friday 17th January.

Safety is always my number one priority when it comes to my events. Those with tickets have been emailed and offered a switch to the new date or a full refund.

In better news, I have also decided to extend my ongoing January Sale for another week. You can get 25% off ALL my events taking place in January and February, including the Strange Sheffield Ghost Tours and the "Very V******t Valentines" true crime nights, when you book by 23:59pm on Friday 17th January.

Grab your tickets now and start the new year with some spooky fun!

Full event listings and ticket link:
https://strangebritain.eventbrite.com

05/01/2025

Please like and share this post! Get 25% off ALL my events taking place in January and February, including the Strange Sheffield Ghost Tours and the "Very V******t Valentines" true crime nights, when you book by 23:59pm on Friday, January 10th. Grab your tickets now and start the new year with some spooky fun!

Full event listings and ticket link:
https://strangebritain.eventbrite.com