Explore haunted places across the UK and Ireland, from famous castles and historic houses to pubs, hotels, theatres and little-known local hauntings.
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RAF Montrose
Local accounts describe Lieutenant Desmond Arthur reportedly appearing around the former airfield, including the mess and nearby rooms.
RAF Museum London
Staff and visitors have reported ghostly airmen, unexplained footsteps and strange activity around aircraft and hangars at the museum.
Ragley Hall
The site is associated with a woman in white, staircase cold spots, self-playing music boxes, phantom footsteps and a veiled figure by the lake.
Raikes Hall
The site is associated with a sorrowful veiled nun, muffled prayers and unexplained tapping reported around the historic building.
Rathfarnham Castle
Local accounts describe a phantom dog and the ghost of a murdered young boy reported around the castle grounds.
Rathmines Bridge
Witnesses describe a phantom lock keeper and disorienting bright light blamed in tradition for drawing victims toward the canal.
Reading Gaol
Witnesses describe phantom inmates, moans and footsteps reported around the former prison's cells and corridors.
Red Lion Hotel, Basingstoke
Witnesses describe a chambermaid-like apparition, strange mirror sightings, weeping and guests' belongings reportedly moved, with the activity reported around the location over many years.
Red Lion Hotel, Colchester
Reported spirits include murdered Alice Millar, a ghostly boy and a hooded monk, alongside smoke smells, shadows and opening doors.
Rhossili Old Rectory
The site is associated with cold draughts, eerie whispers and full-bodied apparitions reported at the isolated rectory overlooking Rhossili Bay.
Rhyl Little Theatre
Local accounts describe the feeling of being watched, shadowy figures, unexplained taps and unusual light phenomena reported around the theatre.
Rhyl Town Hall
The site is associated with unexplained activity and strange encounters reported inside the Victorian town hall, which has a long local haunted reputation.
Ring O’ Bells, Halifax
Witnesses describe a figure called Walter near the fireplace and taps reportedly turning on without visible cause.
Ringlestone Inn
Local accounts describe a mischievous child, an old couple and a booted male figure reportedly seen around the historic inn.
Ripon Cathedral
The site is associated with a Grey Lady in the crypt, sudden chills and a strong sense of unease around the ancient cathedral.
Rochester Castle
Lady Blanche's apparition is said to appear around the battlements, while cries and other unexplained sounds have been reported at the castle.
Ross Castle Hotel, Oldcastle
Reports include Sabina and her brutal father, the Black Baron, both said to haunt the castle hotel.
Ross Castle, Killarney
Reports include O'Donoghue traditionally said to rise from the lake and ride the shore on horseback every seven years.
Royal George Hotel, Knutsford
Witnesses describe a highwayman-like figure, a Grey Lady associated with Room 201 and unexplained glowing lights around the hotel.
Royal Standard of England
A spirit known as Auntie Peggy is associated with the ancient pub, alongside other unexplained sounds and ghostly encounters.
