Haunted UK

Haunted UK is our attempt to catalogue as many haunted locations throughout the country as possible. We've catagorised the locations by region and then sorted them alphabetically within each region. This is an ongoing project and will never be finished. Below you'll find the latest entries for each region - either use the menu up above or click on a region link to go to that region

Latest North East

Cannon Hall North East | Hits: 283 Sitting in over 70 acres of beautiful parkland and stunning gardens, hidden in the beautiful South Yorkshire village of Cawthorne, just north of Barnsley, is Cannon Hall. For generations it ... Read More

Acklam Hall North East | Hits: 450 The History of Acklam Hall, or at least the land upon which it sits, is long and varied - with the earliest known record is an entry into the Doomsday ... Read More

Marsden Grotto North East | Hits: 1225  Marsden Grotto is well known for being the only restaurant and bar in a cave in the whole of Europe. The History of Mardsen Grotto Situated in the cliffs of Marsden’s coast ... Read More

Winter's Gibbet North East | Hits: 607 Winter’s Gibbet (also known as Elsdon Gibbet), and it situated  high up on moorland at the side of the road from Elsdon to Morpeth. The History of Winter's Gibbet In 1792 William ... Read More

Middlesbrough Library North East | Hits: 694 The Central Public Middlesbrough Library was officially opened in 1912 by Alderman Amos Hinton. Built on two plots of land, one donated by Sir Hugh Bell, the other by Alderman ... Read More

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Latest Scotland

Hermitage Castle Scotland | Hits: 331 Hermitage Castle is a forbidding and oppressive place. Seen from the east or west the architecture seems utterly brutal, sheer walls relieved only by a blind arch. Radio Scotland once ... Read More

Balcomie Castle Scotland | Hits: 487 Balcomie Castle, which stands as a farm house now, belonged in 1375 to John de Balcomie. The History of Balcomie Castle In June 1538 the castle entertained Mary of Guise on her ... Read More

Ackergill Tower Scotland | Hits: 336 Dating from 1476, Ackergill was a Keith stronghold, owned by Sir Reginald de Cheyne, Earl Marshall of Scotland. The estate was then estimated at well over 500,000 acres. Various Captains ... Read More

Edinburgh Vaults Scotland | Hits: 756 Edinburgh was a growing community in the late 18th century and two bridges were built to facilitate the expansion, North Bridge and South Bridge, known locally as 'The Bridges'. The ... Read More

Culzean Castle Scotland | Hits: 497 There has been a castle here on these cliffs overlooking the Firth of Clyde quite possibly as early as ... Read More

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Latest North West

Pleasure Beach - Blackpool North West | Hits: 554 We wanted an American Style Amusement Park, the fundamental principle of which is to make adults feel like children again and to inspire gaiety of a primarily innocent character W.G. Bean ... Read More

Levens Hall North West | Hits: 331 As the five great families who owned Levens Hall were related, it can be said that Levens Hall has experienced continual family ownership for over 700 years. The History of Levens ... Read More

Smithills Hall North West | Hits: 465 There is evidence that people have lived on the Smithills estate for thousands of years, however the first written records of the Hall began in 1335, when William Radcliffe obtained ... Read More

Muncaster Castle North West | Hits: 348 Thought to be standing on Roman remains dating back to 79AD, records show that the Pennington family have been there since at least 1026, although the castle itself was erected ... Read More

Lancaster Castle North West | Hits: 1608 Lancaster Castle occupies a city-centre hilltop location on the site of three successive Roman forts. It consists of an extensive group of historic structures, including the 12thc Keep, the 14thc ... Read More

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Latest Midlands

The Guildhall Midlands | Hits: 507 Leicester's Guildhall is a very old timber framed building, that once acted as the town hall for the city. The History of the Guildhall The building dates from the 15th century (parts ... Read More

Ancient High House Midlands | Hits: 769 The Ancient High House (named so as the house used to dominate the skyline of Stafford) is today a museum owned and maintained by Stafford Borough Council, but the largest ... Read More

Galleries of Justice Midlands | Hits: 396 The Galleries Of Justice are located in the middle of Nottinghams Lace Market and is Grade II listed building. There has been a court on this site since 1375 and ... Read More

Elvaston Castle Midlands | Hits: 974 The true love story of the Elvaston Castle estate as we know it today really begins in the early 1800s but the full history of the Elvaston estate can be ... Read More

Belgrave Hall Midlands | Hits: 367 Belgrave Hall provides an oasis of peace and quiet in a busy city. It was built in the early 18th century, in what was then a small village 3 miles ... Read More

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Latest Wales

Tretower Castle Wales | Hits: 238 Tretower Castle and Court is situated in Crickhowel, Powys. The History of Tretower Castle  Regarded as a strategically important location since Roman times, Tretower Castle was the predecessor to Tretower Court. It ... Read More

Tyn Dwr Hall Wales | Hits: 430 Tyn Dwr Hall, translated from Welsh is "House of Water" and  is situated in the village of Llangollen The History of Tyn Dwr Hall It's name is very apt as Hall sits ... Read More

The Skirrid Inn Wales | Hits: 275 The Skirrid Mountain Inn is believed to be the oldest pub in Wales, nestling within the shadow of the Skirrid Mountain in Abergavenny. The History of The Skirrid Mountain Inn The oak- ... Read More

Plas Mawr Wales | Hits: 492 Plas Mawr was built between 1577-1580 in Conwy, for an influential Welsh squire, Robert Wynn or Wynne. The History of Plas Mawr The house is one of the best preserved Elizabethan town ... Read More

The Bull Hotel Wales | Hits: 526 The Bull Hotel is situated in the centre of Abergele town.  The History of The Bull Hotel   In late 1848, Jane Roberts of Abergele, opened up her home to a Mormon preacher, ... Read More

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Latest South West

Penfound Manor South West | Hits: 523 The manor was originally a Saxon dwelling given by William the Conqueror to his half-brother, Robert, Count of Mortain. The Penfound family, who took their name from the manor, moved ... Read More

Curry Mallet Hall South West | Hits: 533 Curry Mallet Hall was in the hands of the Mallet family for over 900 years until it was sold in the 1980's. Amongst its many visitors, the manor house can ... Read More

Bodmin Gaol South West | Hits: 446 Bodmin Gaol (alternatively Bodmin Jail) is a tourist attraction and former prison situated in Bodmin, on the edge of Bodmin Moor in Cornwall. Now partially in ruins, the building displays ... Read More

Berry Pomeroy Castle South West | Hits: 560 The lands around the present castle were originally bestowed upon Ralph de Pomeroy by William the Conqueror, as reward for his loyalty and support during the Norman invasion, and the ... Read More

Arreton Manor South West | Hits: 826 Arreton Manor is an early Jacobean Manor House steeped in history and dates back to as early as 872. Once owned by Edward the Confessor as noted in the Domesday ... Read More

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Latest South East

Scadbury Manor South East | Hits: 349 Situated in the middle of the 320 acre "Scadbury Park" in Chislehurst, Kent;  is the famous thirteenth century Scadbury Manor House. The History of Scadbury Manor Originally owned by the De Scatheburys ... Read More

Clandon House South East | Hits: 373 Situated in West Clandon, Surrey, Clandon House was built by the Venetian architect, Giacomo Leoni in the Early 1730's.  The History of Clandon House Replacing an Elizabethan property which was bought in ... Read More

Rochester Castle South East | Hits: 519 Gundulf, Bishop of Rochester, started work on building Rochester Castle around 1087. The History of Rochester Castle The keep (great tower) was built by William de Corbeil, Archbishop of Canterbury, in 1127, ... Read More

Herstmonceux Castle South East | Hits: 478 The Battle of Hastings on October 14, 1066, occurred just a few kilometres from the Saxon village of Herste and changed the course of world history. The History of Herstmonceux Castle The ... Read More

Dartford Library South East | Hits: 973 The Dartford Borough Museum and Library building is a prominent and attractive feature of the Dartford townscape. The building is situated in the heart of the town adjacent to the ... Read More

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Latest East

Binham Priory East | Hits: 266 Binham Priory is a ruined Benedictine priory located in the village of Binham in Norfolk. The History of Binham Priory The priory was founded in the late 11th century, as a dependent ... Read More

Scole Inn East | Hits: 542 Located near Diss, Norfolk, Scole Inn dates back to 1655 and was built as a coaching inn by John Peck. The History of Scole Inn John Peck was a wealthy Norwich merchant ... Read More

Castle Rising East | Hits: 405 Located in Norfolk, The castle keep at Castle Rising is without doubt one of the most famous 12th century hall-keeps in England.  The History of Castle Rising Built in the year 1140 ... Read More

Thorpe Hall East | Hits: 450 Situated in 20 acres of magnificent gardens and parkland Thorpe Hall was built in 1584 for Sir John Bolle in Louth, Lincolnshire who was knighted for his military exploits in ... Read More

Gunby Hall East | Hits: 358 Gunby Hall in Burgh-le-Marsh, Lincolnshire was built in 1700 for Sir William Massingberd. The History of Gunby Hall Standing in a 1500 acre park with informal gardens, it's design is more London ... Read More

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Latest Northern Ireland

Grace Neill's Northern Ireland | Hits: 393 Grace Neill's in Donaghadee, Co. Down, is reputed to be the oldest original pub in Ireland (though this is contested) - built in 1611 when it was known as "The ... Read More

Lissan House Northern Ireland | Hits: 516 Lissan house, near Cookstown in county Tyrone was the Staples family home for 400 years, the longest occupation of a single family in a country house in Ireland. The History of ... Read More

Springhill Northern Ireland | Hits: 532 Built in the 17th-century Springhill house, Nr. Moneymore - County Londonderry, was once the home of ten generations of a single family from Ayrshire.  The History of Springhill When ‘Good- Will’ Conyngham married sixteen-year-old ... Read More

Carrickfergus Castle Northern Ireland | Hits: 549 Carrickfergus Castle is a Norman Castle situated in the town of Carrickfergus in County Antrim. Sitting atop a jagged outcrop it is an imposing strategically positioned fortress whose origins stretch ... Read More

Castle Leslie Northern Ireland | Hits: 719 Situated within 1,000 acres of beautiful scenery in Glaslough, Monaghan, Castle Leslie has been home to the Leslie family for over 300 hundred years. One of the oldest of Scotland's families, ... Read More

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