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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Shelbourne Hotel
Local accounts describe longstanding reports of paranormal activity that drew investigators Hans Holzer and Sybil Leek to the hotel.
Shelley’s Hotel
The site is associated with a spirit associated with Room 26, a Blue Lady, a Cavalier figure and reports of a bed lifting unexpectedly.
Shepton Mallet Prison
The site is associated with a tall hatted man and an elderly woman-like apparition reported around the former prison.
Sheringham Lifeboat Station
The site is associated with voices and footsteps around the station and a phantom crewman reportedly appearing briefly on the slipway.
Sheringham Little Theatre
Reports include backstage footsteps, opening doors, dressing-room noises and the feeling of being watched after performances.
Shibden Hall
Reports include footsteps on an upper landing, a large black-cloaked figure and unexplained lavender or pipe-tobacco scents.
Ship and Royal
The site is associated with a mischievous ghost called Charlie, sobbing, running water and apparitions linked to a drowned mother and son.
Shrigley Hall Hotel
The site is associated with sudden cold, unexplained sounds, apparitions and a ghostly bathroom encounter reported by guests.
Silent Pool
Staff and visitors report a white-gowned drowned girl and unexplained screams associated with the atmospheric spring and pool.
Silver Mountain
Staff and visitors report former mine workers said to haunt the surrounding forest and abandoned tunnels of the historic mining site.
Silverburn Shopping Centre
Local accounts describe a woman dressed in black reportedly appearing unexpectedly around the shopping centre before vanishing.
Skaill House
Reports include staff-like apparitions, a tall dark-haired man and human-shaped impressions reportedly felt on beds after archaeological remains were moved.
Skirrid Mountain Inn
An overnight visitor reported an icy bathroom, a door apparently pushed from the other side, loud unexplained noises and choking sounds.
Smugglers Inn, Osmington Mills
Witnesses describe apparitions associated with smugglers and revenue officers reportedly seen around the old inn.
Southern Necropolis
The site is associated with the White Lady statue legend and the famous Gorbals Vampire tradition associated with the cemetery.
Srah Castle
Visitors report sudden cold, equipment failures, whispering voices and a dark human-shaped Window Watcher appearing in the ruined tower.
St Athan Village
Reports include a White Lady said to wander around old manor ruins and the historic village after dark.
St Botolph’s Church, Worthing
Reports include a ghostly monk, sudden chills, murmured prayers and the unsettling feeling of being watched around the church.
St Edmundsbury Cathedral
Reports include a Grey Lady appearing in the graveyard and a monk-like figure drifting among the ancient graves.
St Illtyd’s Church, Oxwich
Local accounts describe a white horse reportedly walking upright on its hind legs before entering the churchyard and disappearing.
