Alternative Ulstours presents The Dark Side of Friar's Bush

About

Join dark historian Andrew Johnston of Alternative Ulstours for a special tour of Friar's Bush Graveyard on All Souls' Day, also the Latin American Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos).

Hear horrifying facts and grisly folklore from Belfast's oldest Christian burial ground on this official, council-approved event.

• The 'bad death' that sparked a riot at Friar's Bush
• The mass cholera and famine grave of 'Plaguey Hill'
• Historical ghost stories from the cemetery
• The secret of Abraham Bambridge's foot
• The strange case of Andrew McKenna's head
• Friar's Bush's link to the last hanging in Carrickfergus
• The family plot of Ireland's 'Mistress of the Macabre'
• Friar's Bush's connection to a horror movie 'scream queen'
• Body snatchers at large in Friar's Bush
• Priest hunters on the prey in Friar's Bush
• Investigating child murder in Friar's Bush
• Morbid memorabilia of Kevin T Buggy, Esq
• A bizarre assault with a skull and bones

Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult£18.00 per ticket
Concession£16.00 per ticket

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

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Map & Directions

The Dark Side of Friar's Bush - Belfast graveyard walking tour

Type:Halloween

Friar's Bush, 12 Stranmillis Road, Belfast, Antrim, BT9 5AA

Opening Times

Season (2 Nov 2026)
DayTimes
Monday11:00 - 13:00
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