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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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.
Rummer Tavern
A jealous sailor is said to haunt the pub, with cold spots, flickering lights, footsteps and a white-clad figure also reported.
Sarehole Mill
The site is associated with shadows at the mill window, a woman in old dress and doors found open after being bolted.
School Street Haunting
Staff and visitors report crawling sensations, persistent cold spots and reports of a male presence during a 2013 household haunting.
Scotland Street School Museum
Staff and visitors report former teachers, a headmaster and the laughter of unseen children reported around the old school.
Sexton’s Cottage, Devizes
The site is associated with a candle-carrying nurse-like woman reported around the cottage beside St John's churchyard.
