Haunted Places in England

Local accounts describe strange lights, mysterious figures and a strong sense of unseen company on the exposed hill around dusk.

English Heritage staff reported seeing a solitary boot apparently move by itself from the bakehouse door and into the fireplace during end-of-day cashing up.

Witnesses describe footsteps on empty platforms and a period railway worker-like figure reportedly appearing near the tracks before vanishing.

The site is associated with voices and footsteps around the station and a phantom crewman reportedly appearing briefly on the slipway.

Reports include backstage footsteps, opening doors, dressing-room noises and the feeling of being watched after performances.

Staff and visitors report unexplained lights, shadowy figures among the graves and a strong feeling of being watched around the church.

The site is associated with a shadowy man reportedly appearing before a disturbing vision of a hanging body.

Witnesses describe a ghostly child identified in folklore as Lord Dacre, reportedly riding a headless wooden horse.

Reports include a candle-carrying Betty Radcliffe, a young girl, a ghostly dog and a black-robed monk carrying keys.

Staff and visitors report monastic chanting, a phantom staircase and the sound of keys moving through the ruined priory.

Local accounts describe a faceless blue-clothed figure, terrifying screams and reports of a red-eyed rabbit-like apparition.

Staff and visitors report wartime servicemen, a solitary figure and a ghostly ballgown gathering reportedly experienced around the hotel.

Witnesses describe poltergeist-like activity in suites and an RAF serviceman-like apparition reported around the hotel.

The site is associated with phantom hoofbeats, unexplained glass movement and a bell sounding without visible cause around the old bar.

Local accounts describe a presence called Ethel, Victorian bathers, plunge-pool disturbances and a man in blue overalls reportedly seen.

Reports include a woman seen near a lift and barefoot hospital-era men in blue reportedly appearing around the building.

The site is associated with a Grey Lady in the crypt, sudden chills and a strong sense of unease around the ancient cathedral.

Reports include ghostly monks, shadowy chapel figures, underground chanting, falling books and unseen hands brushing past pupils.