Haunted Places in the UK & Ireland
Explore haunted hotels, pubs, castles and other places across Britain and Ireland. Search by name, location or reported activity, and find places within a chosen distance.
Golden Hill Fort
📍 Military Road · PO40 9GD
The site is associated with a murdered army officer-like apparition, tobacco smells and doors moving without explanation around the fort.
Knighton Gorges
Ghost stories include a suicidal MP, strange gargoyles and the vanished manor itself reportedly reappearing at midnight on New Year's Eve.
Carisbrooke Castle
Elizabeth Ruffin’s face is reportedly seen in the well where she drowned. Other castle stories describe a Grey Lady accompanied by ghostly hounds and a cloaked figure carrying a scythe.
Former Whitecroft Hospital
People around the former hospital report shadowy doctors and nurses, alongside the persistent sensation of being watched by an unseen presence.
Hare and Hounds, Downend
📍 Downend Road · PO30 2NU
Reports include an axe-wielding ghost identified in local tradition as Michael Morey reportedly associated with the old pub.
Newport Ghost Train
Local accounts describe a phantom train associated with Newport, appearing or sounding where no ordinary railway service should be present.
St Catherine's Lighthouse
Visitors report dead lighthouse keepers still on duty, mysterious lanterns in empty rooms and the sound of a phantom dog.
Sandown Pier
A ghost reportedly appeared on stage and walked through a curtain at Sandown Pier, followed by further sightings around the venue.
Ventnor Botanic Garden
Staff and visitors report apparitions associated with former patients and nurses from the site's earlier hospital use.
Appuldurcombe House
A phantom carriage reportedly races towards the ruined house before vanishing. Other stories describe monks entering the doorway, a laughing child near Freemantle Gate and threatening shadows in the cellar.
The Star Inn, Wroxall
Local accounts describe a glass reportedly knocked or toppled by an unseen presence inside the village inn.
Eastwell Manor
📍 Eastwell Park, Boughton Lees · TN25 4HR
Eastwell Manor is associated with reported apparitions and unexplained disturbances, with local accounts describing strange experiences around the building or grounds.
Elvey Farm
📍 Elvey Lane, Pluckley · TN27 0SU
Former farmer Edward Brett is reportedly seen carrying out chores or lying on a bed before vanishing. Other accounts describe burning-hay smells and a red-dressed rider on a phantom horse.
Lower Bell
Accounts connected with Lower Bell describe ghostly figures, unexplained noises and other unusual phenomena that have contributed to its supernatural reputation.
Bishop's Finger
Bishop's Finger is associated with reported apparitions and unexplained disturbances, with local accounts describing strange experiences around the building or grounds.
Burgate, Canterbury
Accounts connected with Burgate, Canterbury describe ghostly figures, unexplained noises and other unusual phenomena that have contributed to its supernatural reputation.
Canterbury Cathedral
📍 The Precincts · CT1 2EH
The site is associated with the condemned servant Nell Cook reportedly haunting the Dark Entry, where seeing her is traditionally considered a death omen.
Castle House Hotel
Spooky Isles records reports of apparitions, unexplained sounds and other ghostly activity associated with Castle House Hotel, adding to its haunted reputation.
Cathedral Gate Hotel
Ghost stories linked to Cathedral Gate Hotel include unexplained sightings, strange sounds and other experiences reported by visitors, staff or local witnesses.
Greyfriars Chapel, Canterbury
Ghost stories linked to Greyfriars Chapel, Canterbury include unexplained sightings, strange sounds and other experiences reported by visitors, staff or local witnesses.
Howfield Manor Hotel
Howfield Manor Hotel is associated with reported apparitions and unexplained disturbances, with local accounts describing strange experiences around the building or grounds.
Sadbury Tower and City Wall
Spooky Isles records reports of apparitions, unexplained sounds and other ghostly activity associated with Sadbury Tower and City Wall, adding to its haunted reputation.
The King's School, Canterbury
📍 25 The Precincts · CT1 2ES
Ghost stories linked to The King's School, Canterbury include unexplained sightings, strange sounds and other experiences reported by visitors, staff or local witnesses.
Woolpack Inn, Chilham
📍 The Street · CT4 8DL
Spooky Isles records reports of apparitions, unexplained sounds and other ghostly activity associated with Woolpack Inn, Chilham, adding to its haunted reputation.
