After DarkAfter Dark

Join us at the Creaky Cauldron after the lights go down for some of the scariest events imaginable.

Stratford's original theatre of fear, The Dark Arts Theatre Company present their Truly Terrifying Tales of History told by the original Master of the Macabre. These tales have developed a cult following among horror fans and the general public alike, as well as receiving rave reviews from even hardened journalists.

Your storyteller is on hand at all times for those of you who just find it a little too much and have to leave. For the rest of you – get ready for the biggest fright of your life as you journey into the terrifying world of Stratford's Victorian Imagiscarium and the original Theatre Of Fear

So go ahead and ask yourselves..... just how brave are you......?


Theatre Of Fear Events:

The Van Helsing Experiment
Every Wednesday Night at 6.30, 7.30 & 8.30pm

The Matthew Hopkins Experience
Every Thursday night at 6.30, 7.30 & 8.30pm

The Stratford Ripper Experience
Every Friday & Saturday night at 6.30, 7.30 & 8.30pm

The Jekyll and Hyde Experiment
Saturday nights at 9.30pm


and
Over Night Ghost Hunts
Every Saturday night from 10.30pm

View key to symbolskeyAccepts groups Coach parties accepted Credit cards accepted (no fee) Education/study area Facilities for corporate hospitality Facilities for educational visits Facilities for groups Gay friendly Gift shop On-site catering On-site light refreshments Postbox Public toilets Regional Tourist Board Member Welcome Host Children welcomeDogs acceptedSmoking not allowed

Prices


Theatre Of Fear Events
£7.50 adults £5.00 Concessions

Overnight Ghost Hunts
£45.00 adults

Opening details

Season Dates and Opening Hours
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Contact

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Tel: 0844 824 8600
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Venue

Creaky Cauldron Where Magic Begins

21 Henley Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6QW

Disabled parking outside; Windsor Street coach and multi-storey car park 2 minutes away. Just three doors away from the entrance to Shakespeare's birthplace in Henley Street. Located at the Windsor Street end of Henley Street.

Parking : with charge

Accessible by Public Transport : 1 mile (1.6 kms) from Stratford upon Avon station

Museum, Giftshop, Tearoom & garden, Toilets. Please note that due to the age of the building the upper floors are not accessible to those with mobility issues.

Self-assessed Accessibility Information

Self-assessed accessibility details

Parking

  • The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
  • is solid
  • Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
  • The route from the parking area to the entrance:
  • Is flat (i.e. without steps)

Entrance

  • Steps to the main entrance
  • 1 very small step
    Number of steps to entrance
  • Handrail by steps
  • Entrance is well lit

Public Areas

  • Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
  • From the entrance to reception / ticket area
  • To the gift shop
  • Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
  • Visitor information available in large print (14pt and over)
  • Visitor information available in audio format

Food

  • Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
  • Good contrast between the floor and walls
  • Menus available in large print (14pt and over)
  • Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
  • Sugar free (diabetic)
  • Gluten free (coeliacs)
  • Lactose free (dairy free)
  • Low potassium
  • Low sodium
  • Nut free
  • Additive free
  • Organic
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
  • Children's menu

General

  • Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
  • Clear signage
  • Good colour/tonal contrast for visually impaired visitors
  • Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children

Notes

  • Please see access statement.

    The Creaky Cauldron is a building over three floors with steep and narrow stairways. This provides much of the charm within the building, however it also means that it may not be suitable for those with limited mobility.

    Parking:
    Disabled parking bay on street immediately outside.
    No actual parking facilities - 24hr multi storey 2mins walk.