Top 10 Haunted Places in the UK You Can Actually Visit

The UK is one of the most haunted regions in the world, filled with castles, graveyards, old coaching inns, and battlefields where history refuses to fade. These are ten locations where visitors claim they’ve seen apparitions, shadow figures, or unexplained activity — and yes, you can go there yourself.

1. The Tower of London – London

One of the most haunted buildings on Earth. Visitors report the ghost of Anne Boleyn, headless apparitions, and cold spots in the White Tower.

2. Edinburgh Castle – Scotland

Known for dark tunnels, a ghostly drummer, and unexplained footsteps. One of the UK’s strongest paranormal hotspots.

3. Pendle Hill – Lancashire

Home of the Pendle Witches. Many hikers experience whispering voices and shadows passing across the path.

4. Chillingham Castle – Northumberland

One of the most investigated castles in Britain. Famous for the “Blue Boy” apparition and extreme EMF spikes.

5. Ancient Ram Inn – Gloucestershire

Regularly called the scariest house in England. Visitors report demonic encounters, dragging sounds, and temperature drops.

6. Raynham Hall – Norfolk

Home of the Brown Lady, one of the world’s most famous ghost photos. The staircase and west wing are hotspots.

7. Borley Rectory (Site) – Essex

The building is gone, but the grounds remain active. People still see wandering figures and hear phantom carriage wheels.

8. Pluckley Village – Kent

Known as the “most haunted village in England” with over 12 reported ghosts, including the Screaming Man and the Watercress Woman.

9. The Jamaica Inn – Cornwall

Guests report whispers, moving shadows, and the ghost of a murdered smuggler in Room 5.

10. Hampton Court Palace – London

Home to multiple famous sightings, including the Grey Lady, Catherine Howard’s screams, and unexplained security footage.