Are you looking for something new is Bath this summer?
Show of Strength Theatre Company and Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein have joined forces to present The Frankenstein Experience. This experience features an award-winning one-hour walking tour and entry to Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein’s multi-sensory museum and a complimentary welcome cocktail.
This exciting partnership promises visitors real-life Gothic tales of secrets, lies and ruined reputations, as visitors are immersed in the dark, complex world of Mary Shelley and her infamous creation, Frankenstein.
The Frankenstein Experience will run on 31 July, and 3, 7, 10, 14 and 17 August 2024, with tour times of 2.30pm and 4.30pm.
Event Details
- A one-hour walking tour with Sheila Hannon, Show of Strength Theatre Company
Walk in Mary Shelley’s footsteps as she created her Gothic masterpiece. See where she lived and explore Bath’s Regency side streets in a fascinating tale of secrets and lies, suicides and ruined reputations on this award-winning tour.
- Entry to Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein
Discover the incredible life story of Mary Shelley and all things Frankenstein on a self-guided tour of the multi award-winning museum. Crammed with unusual items, ominous soundtracks and bespoke smells and effects, the museum delivers an original and entertaining experience.
- A complimentary welcome cocktail on arrival at the museum.
Relax in the intimate surroundings of Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein’s Bloody Mary’s Bar and enjoy a complimentary signature cocktail, The Pink Percy*, with a sweet rim, before exploring the four floors and many atmospheric rooms of this sensory space dedicated to the life of Mary Shelley.
*Non-alcoholic options available.
General booking information
- The Frankenstein Experience is bookable in advance at https://houseoffrankenstein.com/tickets and is priced at £24 per person.
- The maximum number of people per tour is 25, and group bookings are available.
- The tours start outside Sally Lunn’s, 4 North Parade Passage, Bath BA1 1NX and finishes at Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein, 37 Gay Street, Bath BA1 2NT.
- The tour duration (including the museum entry) is up to 2 hours.