SHOW OF STRENGTH AND HOUSE OF FRANKENSTEIN
invite you to Bath’s darkest secret
“THE FRANKENSTEIN EXPERIENCE”

It’s Bath’s best kept secret: most of FRANKENSTEIN —the book that invented science fiction—was written in Bath. And Mary’s life, as she wrote it, was at least as gothic as the story she created. Walk in Mary Shelley’s footsteps as she created her gothic masterpiece. See where she lived and wrote and discover where—and why—she hid her dark secrets.

Bristol and Bath award winners have joined forces to bring you The Frankenstein Experience: our award-winning one-hour walking tour and entry to Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein. We really recommend this multi-sensory experience – our tour ends at the House of Frankenstein. Mary’s life and art were equally complex and this new joint experience covers both – the secrets and lies of her private world and the darkness of her infamous creations – Frankenstein and The Creature.

The Frankenstein Experience tours take place on 21st, 28th, 29th & 30th December at 3pm.

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 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.

• 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.
• Cost: £24 (+ booking fee), advance booking only

Book tickets

• Sunday 21st December 2025 at 3pm, book tickets on Headfirst »
• Sunday 28th December 2025 at 3pm, book tickets on Headfirst »
• Monday 29th December 2025 at 3pm, book tickets on Headfirst »
• Tuesday 30th December 2025 at 3pm, book tickets on Headfirst »

Or book tickets (and find FAQs) with The House of Frankenstein here »

Our walking tour FRANKENSTEIN IN BATH is also available for private bookings

Bigamy, illegitimate children and suicides galore… Tragedy and triumph, romance and despair” — Bath Newseum

Eastenders with posh people and poetry!” — audience member

more genuine Gothic horror than her novel… enthralling” — Theatre Bath

fascinating… I was spellbound… very good value” — Trip Advisor 5*