Haunted Britain (2025)

30/11/2023

HIGHGATE CEMETERY | Highgate, London, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

The final resting place of 170,000 souls, Highgate Cemetery is likely one of the most famous burial grounds in England. Established in 1839 in a large wooded area of north London, it is famed for notable burials and striking gothic architecture, and with nature slowly reclaiming the area over time, the cemetery’s eerie aesthetic has become a point of notoriety in itself. Even during the day visitors may feel like they are walking through a horror set, and at night most people would be hard-pressed to find a scarier place to find themselves.

What makes Highgate Cemetery an even more terrifying setting, is that it is genuinely believed to be haunted. Strange encounters have been reported for decades, such as dark shadows and apparitions moving around the cemetery and surrounding alleyways, as well as bloodcurdling “banshee” screams echoing from within the walls. Cars driving around the edge of the cemetery at night have encountered strange figures or creatures gliding across the road and through the walls, and one man was left terrified after seeing a pair of red eyes staring through the cemetery gates at him. There was even a report of a young mother witnessing a spectral cyclist, who was slowly pedalling up the hill before disappearing into thin air.

Without a doubt the most famous story of Highgate Cemetery, is the infamous “Highgate Vampire”. According to legend, he was a medieval Romanian nobleman who practiced black magic, and following his death his followers moved his coffin over to London where it was eventually buried in what became Highgate Cemetery. It is said that he was awoken following a satanic ritual, and his tall, dark figure now roams around the cemetery, with his ghastly apparition often pre-empted by sudden drops in temperature, watches stopping, or deep feelings of dread.

In fact, such was the hysteria surrounding him that in the 1970s, self-proclaimed “vampire hunters” descended on Highgate Cemetery in a desperate attempt to kill the vampire and rid the area of his cursed presence. Hundreds of tombs were destroyed, and corpses desecrated with wooden stakes.

If you ever find yourself visiting Highgate Cemetery to discover for yourself if there is any truth to the legend or not, just make sure that when the gates are locked every night, you don’t find yourself on the wrong side…

08/10/2023

CAREW CASTLE | Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Standing on the banks of the Carew River amongst the rugged Pembrokeshire countryside is Carew Castle. The building itself dates back to the start of the 12th century, although excavations on the site have revealed much older fortifications which could date back as far as 2000 years.

The castle was abandoned at the end of the 17th century, and in the last 10 years has undergone substantial renovation work, with the castle and it’s adjacent 19th century Tidal Mill now open to visitors.

When it comes to hauntings, many old castles are subject to strange occurrences and Carew Castle is no exception. Arguably the oldest ghost at the castle is the “White Lady”, said to be Princess Nest (known as the “Helen of Wales” for her captivating beauty). Following her death in 1136, a beautiful, white female apparition has been sighted drifting through the hallways and stairwells of the castle.

There are also reports of sudden and unexplained changes in temperature, strange lights, and feelings of being watched. People have also heard whispering and crying sounds, which at the time, they assume at the time to be actual people. However when they move to the area where the sound came from, there is nobody there. Other visitors to the castle have reported being touched, and even grabbed by unseen hands.

Perhaps the most bizarre haunting of Carew Castle is the ghost of the ape. In the 17th century, a local merchant named Horowitz was attacked by a Barbary ape, owned by the castle’s then-owner Sir Roland Rhys during a heated confrontation between the two men. Following the incident, Horowitz cursed Roland to suffer the same fate at the hands of his own pet. The next morning Roland was found dead, his throat ripped out. Some versions of the story say that the ape was lying dead next to him, others say that it escaped never to be seen again. Nevertheless, for years there have been sightings of a large primate climbing the staircases towards the castle battlements, and reports of a bloodcurdling, animalistic scream echoing through the night…

13/08/2023

KILMAINHAM GAOL | Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 🇮🇪

Completed in 1796, Kilmainham Gaol (or jail) is a former prison which now serves as a tourist attraction for visitors to Ireland’s capital. During operation it was a prominent place of incarceration and ex*****on, with nearly 200 people recorded to have met their end within the walls of the prison.

The building was decommissioned in 1924, and during it’s 128 year history housed some of the most famous political and military leaders in Irish history, many of whom were involved in the major struggles for Irish independence.

Kilmainham Gaol was designed to be different from the typical dark and dingy dungeons of the 18th century, reflected in the modern, striking and bright architecture of the Main Hall (first 3 photos). However, this was still a place of imprisonment and death, and seemingly some of that darkness is still lingering here to this day.

The building has long been associated with ghostly occurrences, spanning all the way back to the commencement of restoration work in the 1960s, where workers would report hearing footsteps following them down the corridors accompanied by an icy chill. Governor Dan McGill who was overseeing the project would also often see the Chapel lights turning on and off during the night, despite the building being empty. Perhaps the most terrifying encounter during this time took place in the Dungeon, where a painter who was working alone was suddenly pinned up against the wall by someone, or something. He fought to get free, at which point he ran out of the building and refused to return to work.

Other frequent reports by staff and visitors alike are unexplained noises, disembodied voices, feelings of being watched, cell doors banging shut, lights turning on and off, phantom cold spots, and even people being pushed by unseen hands whilst walking through the building.

One particular eerie experience which is also a common occurrence at Kilmainham Gaol, is when visitors approach tour guides at the end of the tour and comment on the actor in costume that they saw during the tour. The staff then always respond by saying “We have no actors working here.”

02/06/2023

ROSSLYN CHAPEL | Roslin, Midlothian, Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Situated just a few miles south of Edinburgh is Rosslyn Chapel. Founded in the mid-15th century, it is still used regularly as a place of worship as well as a tourist attraction, having peaked the public’s interest in recent times due to it’s mysterious past.

Over the last 50 years, rumours and theories surrounding Rosslyn Chapel have been circulating worldwide, with many linking the building to the Knights Templar and the Freemasons. One might also recognise the church’s underground crypt (seen in photos 8-9) from Dan Brown’s “The Da Vinci Code”, as well as it’s 2006 film adaption both of which featured Rosslyn Chapel, and which no doubt fuelled further intrigue. Interestingly there is actually known to be another chamber underneath the church which has been sealed for centuries, with many believing this to be the final resting place of The Holy Grail.

If that wasn’t mysterious enough, Rosslyn Chapel is also known to have it’s very own ghosts. The grounds of both the chapel and the nearby Rosslyn Castle are said to be haunted by the “Black Knight”, whose dark spectral figure riding a phantom horse has been seen on multiple occasions, often by motorists. The ghost of a large dog is also said to roam the surrounding woods, with locals often hearing barking near the chapel on stormy nights.

Inside the building itself people have reported seeing the apparition of a lady in white moving through the chapel, as well as hearing mysterious noises. On one occasion a builder who was working in the church, turned around to see a monk staring back at him. He assumed it was a real person, only to be told later that there was no one in the building at the time. Others have also reported seeing him, usually praying down in the crypt.

One particularly eerie encounter occurred in July 2006, when a group of actors had spent the day in Rosslyn Chapel rehearsing for a play. When locking up at the end of the day, one of them heard a child’s voice emanating from down in the crypt. Worried about accidentally locking someone in overnight he went down into the crypt, only to find it was empty.

18/04/2023

OXFORD CASTLE & PRISON | Oxford, Oxfordshire, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Steeped in almost 1000 years of history, Oxford Castle (most recently known as Oxford Prison) is one of the most famous historical sites in the city, and also known to be one of the most haunted places in England.

The oldest part of the castle is St George’s Tower (Photo 7), built prior to the invasion of William the Conqueror and thought to be a part of the city’s West gate (or Westgate). Following the conquest in 1066, the Normans also recognised the strategic importance of the site and built a castle here.

A few hundred years later in the 13th century Oxford Castle was turned into Oxford Prison, repurposed as a notorious medieval gaol. Aside from being refortified during the English Civil War, and redeveloped at various points during it’s life, the building acted as a prison right up until 1996, at which point it was known as HM Prison Oxford.

The site that exists today has been divided into two parts. A large part of the original prison complex is now the Malmaison Hotel. The prison’s D-Wing, as well as the Saxon tower, Debtors Tower, and 11th century mound ( Photo 8 ) where the Norman castle once stood are now a preserved tourist attraction.

With almost a millennia of dark history, it is maybe no surprise that ghostly experiences are common to this day. Phantom footsteps and bangs are often heard echoing through the old prison corridors, as well as the huge metal cell doors slamming shut on their own. Possibly the most terrifying area is the 900-year old crypt (Photos 4-6) situated underneath D-Wing, which is said to be rife with strange activity.

There are reports of a white mist moving up one of the old prison staircases, as well as sightings of what appears to be a young lady walking on the old castle mound during the night. Many believe this to be the ghost of Mary Blandy, who was hanged on the mound in 1752 for murdering her father.

One particularly terrifying account comes from a security guard, who was conducting night patrols with his dog when it suddenly stopped in its tracks, and began growling and barking at something, or someone. The guard then noticed two black apparitions standing at the end of the corridor. Terrified, he ran in the opposite direction. A few days later, his dog died.

07/03/2023

TREDEGAR HOUSE | Duffryn, Newport, Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

With origins dating back to the Middle Ages and an estate which once spanned 40,000 acres, the iconic red bricks of Tredegar House remain one of Wales’ most historic country houses. Built by the Morgan family (the most famous member of which survived the Charge of the Light Brigade), they lived in the house all the way up until the 1950s. It then became a Catholic Girl’s School, and is now a museum.

The last owner of the house was Evan Morgan, noted as being an eccentric and odd young man, and remembered for bringing a certain degree of scandal to Tredegar House. He was known for hosting extravagant parties often involving witchcraft and satanic rituals in a room known as “The Brown Room”. It is even believed that the famous occultist Alistair Crowley visited the property during this time.

The vast history of the Tredegar House coupled with certain acts of it’s later residents are likely the two main catalysts for the building’s haunted reputation, as today there are several spirits thought to roam the house.

Some of the most frequently reported sightings are the various apparitions of nuns seen throughout the property. People have claimed to witness a parade of nuns walking through what is now the Inner Courtyard of the Brewhouse, as well as the ghost of a nun standing at the top of main staircase inside the house. There have also been ghostly figures seen standing in the Sunken Garden.

People have reported feeling a sense of oppressiveness and dread when in the house, particularly in the Brown Room. Staff also report hearing doors lock and unlock, and the sounds of someone walking around the house, even when the house is empty.

One of the most eerie places however is a downstairs corridor known as “The Bell Corridor”. It was not uncommon in stately homes such as this for all the main rooms to be linked down to the servant’s quarters via a bell system, where a family member could ring down for assistance. Even today at Tredegar House, these bells are known to randomly ring as if someone, or something in one of the rooms above is pressing it.

09/02/2023

GRACE NEILL’S BAR | Donaghadee, County Down, Ireland 🇮🇪

Reputed to be Ireland’s oldest pub, Grace Neill’s Bar was founded in 1611 under it’s original name The Kings Arms, a name which it held for hundreds of years. Hugh Jamison gifted the property to his daughter Grace as a wedding present, and alongside her husband she took on the management of the building. Grace was known to possess a friendly yet extremely strong personality, typically welcoming guests into her bar with a customary hug and a kiss on the cheek, whilst smoking her trademark clay pipe.

At the time Donaghadee was one of the busiest trading ports in Ireland, and the pub became one of the most popular stops in the area, often bustling with sailors, traders, fishermen, smugglers and even pirates. Grace was a regular fixture at the bar until her death in 1916 at the grand age of 99. The pub is still in operation today, renamed as a tribute to it’s most famous figure, although now catering more to tourists than smugglers and pirates. However many of the current staff believe that Grace never actually left.

Over the last century there have been countless reports of paranormal occurrences at the pub, much of it linked to Grace herself. Footsteps and the sound of a sweeping brush are commonly heard throughout the building, as well as glasses and cups falling from the shelves. People also experience a sudden shortness of breath, and strange cold spots which appear and disappear with no apparent explanation. Most notably though, is the ghostly figure of a Victorian lady who is often seen moving around the front bar area. A portrait of Grace also hangs nearby, and many who have seen the apparition claim a striking resemblance between the two.

However it seems Grace’s spirit is not the only one to have inhabited the pub over the years. Whilst her presence downstairs is often accompanied by a feeling of calm, a more oppressive feeling is felt upstairs. Shadowy male figures have been seen roaming the upper floor area, possibly the phantom remnants of some of the more villainous characters who are known to have frequented this pub over the centuries.

05/02/2023

EDGEHILL BATTLEFIELD | Edgehill, Warwickshire, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

The Battle of Edgehill took place on the 23rd October 1642 and was the first major battle of the English Civil War, fought between the Parliamentarian Army under the Earl of Essex and the Royalist Army led by Prince Rupert of the Rhine.

Despite ending relatively inconclusively, the fighting was extremely bloody with both armies suffering heavy losses. The dead and wounded were left where they fell and as the two forces moved off and dusk began to settle, all that was left behind were the groans and cries of fallen men emanating from the dark battlefield.

Two months later, local shepherds working overnight in nearby fields reported hearing the haunting clash of swords, screaming horses, booms of war drums and the cries and shouts of wounded men. The sounds grew louder and more intense, at which point they reported seeing a great apparition in the night sky; a phantom reenactment of the battle being replayed above them.

They sought out a local priest who revealed that he, as well as numerous other locals had also witnessed the spectral armies. In fact over the next few weeks there were so many ghost sightings on the battlefield that word reached King Charles I himself. He commanded six Army Officers to investigate, with the aim of calming the locals by disproving the claims. However upon visiting the site the Officers also witnessed the very same apparitions, and were even being able to identify some of the phantom soldiers.

Although the ghostly battle has not been seen in the skies above Edgehill in recent times, people still report seeing phantom soldiers roaming the old battlefield, as well as hearing the thundering of hooves, clashes of swords and the shouts of soldiers echoing on the wind.

Interestingly, shortly after the phenomena began a report was published entitled “A Great Wonder in Heaven, showing the late apparitions and prestigious Noises of the War and Battles, seen at Edgehill, near Kineton”. To this day it is still the only account of ghosts ever to be recognised by the British Public Record Office.

Edgehill is also not the only Civil War battlefield famous for it’s paranormal history. Many other sites, most notably Marston Moor in Yorkshire, and Naseby in Northamptonshire are also said to play host to a number of ghostly occurrences similar to those experienced at Edgehill.

27/01/2023

STIRLING CASTLE | Stirling, Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

For this edition of we are returning to an iconic location which we recently showcased, Stirling Castle.

In the 1930s this black and white photograph was given to Castle Governor Lieutenant-General Sir Humphrey Dale by an architect friend. He had been taking photos in an area of the castle known as Upper Close, with the archway linking the 16th century Royal Apartment buildings to the Great Hall.

However what can be seen underneath the archway is what makes this particular image very interesting, as the photographer appears to have captured a ghostly apparition walking through the shot. He stated that he had not seen anyone at the time of the photograph, noting that it was taken early in the morning before the castle which was still an active garrison, became busy with soldiers commencing morning drill.

The shadowy image of a figure walking under the archway is clearly visible, although it is difficult to identify further details with any degree of certainty. Many have suggested that the figure is wearing a kilt, and also possibly carrying bagpipes under his arm, however the image is simply too obscure to know for sure.

However one thing that is known, is that for decades soldiers stationed at Stirling Castle have reported seeing a phantom figure dressed in a kilt roaming around the castle. He is seen so often in fact, that he has been named “The Highland Ghost”.

The original photograph is now on display at the Regimental Museum of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, and over the decades has been subject to various degrees of scrutiny, with many believing the photograph to be genuine. The sharpness of the surrounding stonework coupled with the fact that the photographer didn’t see anyone in shot at the time, do indeed make it less likely to be a form of double exposure. Others have also stated that a high-ranking Military Officer is not exactly a likely candidate to be circulating a hoaxed ghost photograph. Which begs the question, what exactly was captured that day at Stirling Castle? Was it a hoax? A trick of the light? Or a ghost…

22/01/2023

ABERCONWY HOUSE | Conwy, Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Dating all the way back to the 1300s, Aberconwy House is the oldest recorded dwelling in Wales. Originally used to house English merchants during their trades with the locals, this characterful yet unassuming structure has stood on the same street corner outside the town walls of Conwy for 700 years. It is now owned and operated by the National Trust, who ensure that the history of Aberconwy House is preserved into the future.

With a medieval historical pedigree such as this, perhaps it is no great surprise that Aberconwy House is also known to contain a few resident ghosts, many of them hailing from completely different periods in history.

The oldest spirit at Aberconwy House is thought to be the ghost of the woman in the attic. Believed to be the wife of the building’s first owner, her apparition is often seen standing by the fireplace in the loft room. People have also smelt a flowery perfume and heard footsteps emanating from this room, like someone is walking across the floorboards above them. However there is never anybody there.

Another ghost which is commonly witnessed is that of a Victorian man. This is believed to be the ghost of Mr Jones, a family man who lived and died in the house some time between 1850 and 1880. His apparition, dressed in typical 19th century clothing can be seen walking down the corridor, aptly named “The Victorian Corridor” before seemingly vanishing into thin air.

For many of the National Trust employees working at Aberconwy House, brushes with the paranormal are a common occurrence. Staff regularly report seeing doors close by themselves, hearing strange creaks and rattles echoing from empty rooms, and unlocking the building in the morning to find that multiple items inside display cabinets have been moved during the night.

People have also reported being touched whilst in the building. On one occasion, a female member of staff was alone in the Victorian bedroom when she felt a strange sensation on the back of her head. When she felt her hair, she discovered that it was partially folded over, almost as if someone had tried to plait her hair.

📸 (Images kindly provided by Britain Express)

05/01/2023

STIRLING CASTLE | Stirling, Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Standing on a vast volcanic rock and visible for miles in every direction, Stirling Castle is a formidable sight to behold. The oldest surviving part of the castle dates back to the late 1300s and served as the childhood home to both Mary, Queen of Scots, and James VI & I; as well as witnessing numerous coronations, murders, sieges and historic battles.

Like most famous castles in Britain, a turbulent and bloody past such as this often leaves behind echoes of the past that can still be experienced today.

In fact ghostly occurrences have been reported at Stirling Castle as far back as 1820, where soldiers stationed at the Garrison reported hearing ghostly footsteps above them on the battlements when on sentry duty. Perhaps even stranger is that these footsteps continued to be heard even after the battlements were dismantled, meaning there was nothing for anyone, or anything to be physically walking on in order to make those sounds.

Probably the most famous ghost encountered at the castle is the “Green Lady”. One on occasion an evening dinner in the Officer’s Mess was delayed due to the chef fainting, after claiming to have seen a green, translucent figure of a woman standing right in front of him. Thought by some to be a former servant to Mary, Queen of Scots, witnessing the apparition of the Green Lady is said to be a bad omen.

Another common spirit is known as the “Highland Ghost”. Dressed in a Highland kilt his ghost was first reported by soldiers in the 1950s and is still sighted by visitors to the castle. People have attempted to speak to him believing him to be a tour guide, before he turns around and disappears into a solid wall near the dungeon, a wall which has been bricked up for decades.

A lady dressed in pink can also sometimes be seen leaving the castle and walking to the nearby church of the Holy Rude, an elevated position where women of the court would gather to view jousting tournaments. Her identity remains unknown. however some believe her to be the ghost of Mary, Queen of Scots herself. It is also reported that although she is commonly seen leaving, no one has ever seen her return.

05/11/2022

GUY FAWKES INN | York, North Yorkshire, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Nestled down a small street in the shadow of the great York Minster, is the Guy Fawkes Inn. The origins of this historic building date all the way back to 1500, with the oldest part being none other than the birthplace of the infamous Guy Fawkes, conspirator of the notorious failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605.

Fawkes was famously executed in London, and the site of his birth now serves as a rather charming pub, where guests can enjoy the “best pie in York” as well as staying in one of the inn’s 13 bedrooms. However like many buildings in York, an overnight stay here may come with a few ghostly additions.

The most common spirits that guests will likely encounter during a stay at the inn are the ghosts of two little girls. They apparently died of cholera in the 18th century, and are frequently seen in the Belfry Suite which forms part of the main building. The bar area is also thought to be haunted by the ghost of a gentleman, with staff often discovering a bottle of Courvoisier on the bar in the morning, despite it being left on the shelf the previous night.

There have also been reported sightings of a priest, a grey lady, and some even believe that the spirit of Guy Fawkes himself haunts the inn.

Interestingly on the 5th November (the date that Fawkes was captured), whilst the rest of the UK is enjoying an evening of fireworks, bonfires, and a toast to the demise of one of England’s most famous criminals, you will find no such celebrations at the Guy Fawkes Inn. As with all other previous residences of Guy Fawkes, they are forbidden from celebrating Bonfire Night.

28/10/2022

GWRYCH CASTLE | Abergele, Conwy, Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

For anyone travelling along the North Wales coastline west of Abergele, the ominous sight of Gwrych Castle standing on the hillside is hard to ignore.

Despite it’s medieval aesthetic, most of the building that stands today was actually built in the early 1800s by Lord Bamford-Hesketh, although it is known to have incorporated a much earlier dwelling from the 14th/15th century previously owned by the Lloyd family. Throughout it’s history the castle has passed through numerous owners from British Monarchs to American businessmen. However in the late 20th century it fell into disrepair, and was only recently rescued by a Trust who are currently working to restore the castle to its former condition.

Alongside the building’s architectural fame, it is also well-known for its hauntings. In fact the huge 236-acre site is rumoured to be teeming with ghosts, with sightings stretching back over 100 years.

Without a doubt the most famous ghost at Gwrych Castle is Winifred, Countess of Dundonald and daughter of Lord Bamford-Hesketh. Appearing as a lady in white, her striking apparition is witnessed all over the castle, but most frequently on the marble staircase. Her husband the Earl of Dundonald has also been seen and is said to be a particularly negative presence.

The grounds are supposedly haunted by a servant girl who was killed falling from a horse, along with the ghosts of a gamekeeper and a dairy maid, as well as a butler who is apparently responsible for much of the poltergeist activity inside the castle.

The 2020 series of “I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here”, which was filmed at Gwrych Castle also played host to a multitude of paranormal experiences, mainly for the show’s security team, largely made up of ex-British Army soldiers who were skeptical of the paranormal. This however, didn’t stop almost all of them from experiencing something unexplained, ranging from phantom footsteps walking towards them, hearing disembodied voices, being pushed, feeling someone breathe down their necks, seeing glowing balls of light and even witnessing full-bodied apparitions.

On one occasion a young crew member became extremely distressed after apparently witnessing the ghost of a woman on one of the staircases. After the incident she was inside the Old Chapel, a room which has various old portraits hanging on the walls. Suddenly her eyes widened and she pointed at one of the portraits before exclaiming “Oh my god, that’s her!” It was later discovered that she had pointed at a portrait of the Countess.

26/10/2022

EPPING FOREST | Epping, Essex, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

When considering places that you wouldn’t want to find yourself lost in the dead of night, Epping Forest is likely one of them.

Most forests can certainly be eerie places to be, particularly after dark. However what gives Epping Forest it’s infamous reputation, is that it is reportedly the most haunted forest in the UK. Located just an hour north-east of London, this ancient woodland has a rich history which dates all the way back to the Iron Age, and has a number of ghosts which are said to roam amongst it’s dark trees. Over the years there have also been various murders, suicides, and deaths associated with the forest, no doubt fuelling the attributed hauntings.

Epping Forest itself is vast, however there are certain areas which seem to be the focus of various paranormal encounters. Loughton Camp is one of these places. Nearly 2000 years ago this area was used by Boudica, the Iceni Queen who led her forces against the Romans. It is said that the phantom sounds of drums and marching soldiers can still be heard here. It is also reported to be haunted by the ghost of a Highwayman, sometimes seen riding a horse. Some even believe that this could be the ghost of Dick Turpin, who is known to have frequented a hideout nearby.

Other reports include the apparition of a man around Hangman’s Hill, and the area surrounding the King’s Head pub is said to be haunted by both the ghost of a little girl, and a headless horseman. People have also heard terrifying high-pitched screams coming from the trees, as well as feeling as if they have been pushed by unseen hands.

The ghostly activity isn’t limited to the forest itself, with many people also experiencing frightening encounters when driving on the roads in and around the woodland. The ghost of a biker is often seen on the Wake Arms roundabout, as well as a horse-drawn carriage. However perhaps the most disturbing experience are the reports from drivers of someone running out in front of their car in the middle of the night, only to disappear at the point of impact.

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