Spooky Britain

The Haunted Bookshop

The Haunted Bookshop is in a quiet street in Cambridge. Over the last ten years, a female ghost has started to haunt the stairs of the bookshop, smelling of violets. Many people think she is connected to the alehouse and its violent history that existed before the bookshop. So, go along and browse the bookshelves if you dare!

St Briavel's Castle

St Briavels Castle is widely considered as one of the most haunted castles in England . Visitors and guests have reported a lot of haunted happenings, including the cries of a baby in a Bedroom, the spirits of prisoners in the Hanging Room, a grey lady wandering in the corridor, and unexplained ghostly voices and footsteps echoing through the halls... Fancy a night among ghosts?

Dunwich

The Anglo-Saxon town of Dunwich was the capital of the Kingdom of the Eastern Angles. However, after a huge storm, the cliffs eroded and the town fell into the sea, now liying under the waves. Some people say you can hear the old church bells still ringing…

Pendle Hill

In 1612, twelve people were accused of being witches because some people and cows died mysteriously.Ten of them were executed by hanging.

Local people say that the witches are still haunting the village of Pendle Hill.

They are scared of visiting the hill because strange things have happened and shadowy figures have been seen roaming the place at night. Judge for yourself!

The Spice Island Inn, Portsmouth

Portsmouth has a dark history of murder, plotting and politics. In the heart of the old part of the city, you can stop at the Spice Island Inn. This drinking place has seen many drunk sailors, plus crooks and pirates. Does this pub have ghosts? Oh yes. See for yourself !

Hampton Court Palace

This was the palace of the famous King, Henry VIII, who died in 1547. Visitors have said that they had seen King Henry here, and you may also hear his wife Catherine Howard's screams, or even see his other wife Jane Seymour in the shadows. In 2003, CCTV cameras caught a new ghoul, called "the Skeletor" : it was seen opening a door, then disappeared without a trace.

Muncaster Castle

Muncaster is one of Britain’s most haunted castles of England. The spirit of Tom the Fool plays tricks on family, staff and visitors. Visitors are disturbed during the night, they hear footsteps outside in the corridor, they see the door handle turning and the door opening but nobody is there. A child is frequently heard crying and sometimes a lady is heard singing. Visitors have also felt cold in the room for no apparent reason. A White Lady apparently haunts the garden. Fancy to stay overnight ?

Whitby Abbey

In the ruins of this Abbey, you may see the spectre of St Hilda watching from a window, or you may hear the screams of Constance de Beverley, a nun who was bricked up in the dungeon. Next to the Abbey, legend has it that a ghostly coach plunges over the cliff edge on its way to the church. The ruins of Whitby Abbey inspired Bram Stoker to write the story of Dracula. Dare you to stay over !

Bardsey Island

On this island in Wales, there was a monastery, so it is said to be the burial site of 20 000 saints. Some believe it’s the location where King Arthur is buried, while others believe it’s a burial site for a great number of monks. This could explain the ghosts of robed figures said to haunt the island…

Chillingham Castle

Chillingham Castle has not changed ,uch since its ancient days.Many people were locked up to die in the dundgeon or executed by hanging. So it's no surprise that it’s said to be full of paranormal activity. Visitors have reported a wandering Lady Mary , a ghostly royal procession and the spirit of a little girl in the chapel. You can spend the night in one of their apartments…if you dare.

The Skirrid Mountain Inn, Wales

The Skirrid Mountain Inn is one of the oldest and the most haunted pub in Wales. It already existed during the Norman Conquest . So, this building has seen every horror from executions to witchcraft. Stay overnight for a terrifying experience : slamming doors, loud footsteps and even hushed voices await you here.

Pluckley

Pluckley in Kent has been called the most haunted village in Britain. Sixteen spooky sightings have been reported! There is a screaming man, a bandit who appears at Fright Corner, a schoolmaster hanged by children and an old woman sitting on a bridge smoking. Fancy it ?

Adam and Eve Pub, Norwich

This Pub in Norwich dates back to 1249. So it’s no surprise there are paranormal spirits too. A ghost called Sam appears most often,and he likes to ring bells, move ashtrays and touch customers’ hair. Legend has it that Sam was a Lord who died here during a rebellion. Fancy a drink or dinner with the ghost?

Cawdor Castle

Have you seen Muriel Calder ? She has long brown hair and a blue dress...and no hands! in 1700's, legend has it that her father locked her up in the highest tower of the castle after he saw her with the son of his enemy. She tried to escape by the window but her father chopped off her hands, sending her to her death. You may see her in an upstairs window, looking out for her lover...

Lincoln Castle

Lincoln is the site of an ancient Roman city and of a 13th-century battle. There is a haunting story of the headless horseman. He is said to be a bandit killed by a soldier when he tried to escape his death-sentence. It seems the headless horseman is doomed to repeat his failed escape forever.

Eyam Village

Eyam Village is famous for the plague, which killed many people in 1665. So it’s no surprise this place has many ghost stories. There is a large number of ghostly sightings in Eyam. At the pub, people have heard footsteps and experienced some strange things in the bedrooms. Some guests have even left in the middle of the night because they were really scared. One of the cottages is haunted by a lady who wears a blue smock. She is reported to wake people up in the middle of the night. Fancy a ghost hunt ?

Loch Coruisk, Isle of Skye

Loch Coruisk is reputed to be the home of a "Kelpie" or water horse.They are spirits that live in the lochs (lakes of Scotland) and that can change their form. They can appear under a human form but they still keep their hooves.

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EDINBURGH : the most haunted city ?

Edingburgh has a few spooky secrets. From the numerous Plague victims to Mary King's Close where Plague victims were locked up to die, Edingburgh is as ghoulish as beautiful! There are rumours of phantom pipers, spirits of prisoners of war, even a headless drummer.