Haunted Places in England

Staff and visitors report a shadowy bar figure, scraping chairs, whispered names and an apparition seen in a mirror before disappearing.

Witnesses describe a young girl in a blue dress and unexplained screaming reportedly experienced around the manor.

The site is associated with a murdered army officer-like apparition, tobacco smells and doors moving without explanation around the fort.

Reports include an axe-wielding ghost identified in local tradition as Michael Morey reportedly associated with the old pub.

Staff and visitors report apparitions associated with former patients and nurses from the site's earlier hospital use.

Local accounts describe a glass reportedly knocked or toppled by an unseen presence inside the village inn.

The site is associated with the condemned servant Nell Cook reportedly haunting the Dark Entry, where seeing her is traditionally considered a death omen.

Witnesses describe dark-robed monks, cold blasts and spectral chanting around the school and its medieval priory buildings.

Local accounts describe a mischievous child, an old couple and a booted male figure reportedly seen around the historic inn.

The site is associated with a spectral black dog traditionally associated with the castle and said to appear as an omen.

Witnesses describe a servant girl-like apparition and unexplained footsteps reported around the castle, with the activity reported around the location over many years.

Reports include a glowing white girl-like apparition reportedly seen moving through the park, with the activity reported around the location over many years.

Staff and visitors report a young girl, a Cavalier figure, phantom footsteps and unexplained warmth around the hearth.

The site is associated with a glowing woman called Ursula whose appearance reportedly transforms into a flaming skeletal figure when approached.

Local accounts describe flying objects, flickering lights, icy draughts, a shadow figure called Josiah and a Victorian boy with bloodied hands.

Witnesses describe a stagehand-like ghost called Charlie, shoulder taps, unexplained perfume and shadowy figures crossing the stage.

Local accounts describe phantom clogs, a period-dressed girl, a dark cellar figure and lights switching on or off without explanation.

Staff and visitors report a Grey Lady, sudden cold breezes and the swish of unseen skirts around the famous ballroom.