Haunted Places in South West England

The site is associated with the Old Woman of Weymouth, whose appearance and strange smell are traditionally regarded as a warning of death.

Witnesses describe terrifying screams associated with Edward II reportedly heard around the anniversary of his death.

Reports include an angry old woman in greenish light, mysterious scratches and a lavender-associated cleaner-like spirit.

The site is associated with a grey-clad woman carrying flowers reportedly seen within the historic parish church.

Staff and visitors report a pale girl with skeletal-looking arms reportedly waving before vanishing inside the hospital.

Local accounts describe a Cavalier, an elderly woman, unexplained footsteps, flying boxes and chairs toppling without visible cause.

Witnesses describe a faceless monk, self-opening doors and an armoured figure reportedly seen around the ballroom.

Reports include unexplained footsteps, shadowy forms and doors moving without visible cause around the former prison.

The site is associated with a phantom coach with a headless driver, unexplained apparitions and cold spots around the historic house.

Staff and visitors report apparitions including Margaret of Anjou, a Tudor woman, a Black Monk and a child spirit around the manor.

Local accounts describe pressure on beds, a blacksmith-like figure, a little boy and traditions surrounding Katherine Parr's restless presence.

Staff and visitors report moving objects, opening doors, a Victorian girl, unexplained arguments and an old male apparition around the hotel.

Staff and visitors report approaching headlights that suddenly vanish on lonely country lanes without any vehicle passing.

Witnesses describe a silent male passenger who reportedly vanished from a driver's back seat before appearing and disappearing again on the road.

Local accounts describe heavy atmospheres, strange shadows and the feeling of being watched, with folklore linking the inn to a restless spirit.

Reports include an elderly ghost called Albert, breaking glasses, slamming doors and a cellar that turns unnaturally cold.

The site is associated with piano music reportedly heard despite no piano being present, alongside disturbances serious enough to prompt two exorcisms.

Witnesses describe phantom monks, chanting and robed figures reportedly experienced among the abbey ruins, with the activity reported around the location over many years.