MOST HAUNTED PLACES IN BRITAIN

CULZEAN CASTLE – AYRSHIRE

In the castle itself, which sits within 600 acres of country park,

there are said to be up to seven ghosts. A mysterious woman

in a ball gown has been seen as well as a grey swirling mist in

the grand oval staircase, thought to be the spirit of one of the

Kennedy clan, who have been associated with Culzean since

it was built.

BODMIN JAIL – CORNWALL

The jail, which is said to be haunted by several tortured spirits,

opens its doors 364 days a year and runs overnight ghost tours.

Spooked visitors have reported a strong sense of being stared at

and feelings of depression in certain areas.

HAMPTON COURT PALACE – SURREY

 Although all of Henry VIII’s wives stayed here, it seems that

three never quite left. One of these is thought to be

Catherine Howard, Henry’s fifth wife, who was dragged

screaming to her imprisonment and beheading in

1542 for adultery. Staff and visitors have reported hearing

screams, feeling chills and even fainting.

PENDLE HILL – LANCASHIRE

In the autumn of 1612, Pendle sat at the centre of one of the

country’s most notorious trials, when many men and women

stood accused of murder by witchcraft—12 of whom had lived 

on Pendle Hill. The accused were marched through the

Ribble Valley to Lancashire Castle, where they were tried and

mostly hanged. Many believe their spirits now haunt the hill. 

Locals reportedly refuse to go on to the hill after dark because

of stories of apparitions, footsteps and pleading voices.

FORT BORSTAL – KENT

It’s said that only the bravest people will descend into the

dark corridors of this once-abandoned military fort in Rochester, Kent. 

Although the land is now in private hands, Steve Moyle, a medium who 

runs ghost hunts in the local area, has access to the buildings.

“This is one of the best haunted locations I know,” he says.

“The prisoners who built the fort were violent offenders, and many 

would’ve died during the build.” This could explain the strange

experiences at the fort. “People have had things thrown at them, or

have been moved against their will,” claims Steve. 

“Ghostly voices have also been heard.” 

THE GOLDEN FLEECE – YORK

Fleeting apparitions, flying glasses and a dark figure all add to

the Golden Fleece’s reputation as the most haunted pub in the area.

GRAND OPERA HALL – BELFAST

This magnificent concert hall, which boasts a beautiful

oriental-style auditorium, is said to host several entertainers 

not of this world.  A paranormal-research team has investigated 

the grand hall, and several members of staff have spotted

black shadowy figures. An apparition has even been seen

and photographed in the stage-right box. So if you’re 

taking in a show, just ask yourself: are the performers the

only ones on stage?

OLD HALL - TATTON PARK, CHESTER

The Old Hall was built at the turn of the 15th century, and once

sat at the heart of a grand country estate. With centuries of

inhabitants and the disappeared village of Tatton close by,

visitors have been known to stop in their tracks, sensing

something out of place.  “There have been many sightings and

sensings of past lives and deaths,” claims supervisor Mick Ricketts.

“Although I’ve heard noises and smelled things that are difficult to

explain, I generally find it an intriguing and friendly place.

But would I sleep there overnight? Perhaps not.” 

There are lots of ghost tours you can take through the lovely

National Trust grounds.  Famous spooks include the spirit of a

young girl and an elegant lady known as The Matriarch.