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sompting, West Sussex
4.8 miles from sompting, UK-P6
A former family that lived in this castle was said to have been overthrown, locked away in here, and then starved to death at the order of King John I. Ragged and skinny spirits are seen here ranging from children to adults. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Amberley Castle
Arundel, West Sussex
9.3 miles from sompting, UK-P6
This castle dates back to 1103. Over the centuries, it was close to falling into ruin, but was restored in 1893. In the Herstmonceux Room, a woman who became pregnant (and was shunned by her family) is reported. She is said to have leapt to her death from the battlements ...
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Arundel Castle
Arundel, England
9.3 miles from sompting, UK-P6
Four main spirits are said to reside here: The first Earl of Arundel (who once oversaw this castle), a young woman who killed herself by jumping from one of the towers, The Blue Man who is usually located in the library (believed to be a Cavalier under the rule of ...
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Weald and Downland Open Air Museum
sompting, West Sussex
18.8 miles from sompting, UK-P6
A medieval village used to occupy this site until the air museum was put here. The shadows of former residents are seen in the halls, and a woman is reported to walk building to building. Poltergeist activity in the hall house is also a very common occurrence. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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The Verdley Woods
sompting, West Sussex
21.2 miles from sompting, UK-P6
It is said that the last wild bear in England was killed here and now haunts the forest. Shadows are seen and guests sometimes feel like they are being watched. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Ramada Crawley Gatwick
Crawley, West Sussex
21.7 miles from sompting, UK-P6
A night watchman was murdered by drinking poisoned wine; he is responsible for playing with lights or unlocking the broom closet by itself. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Michelham Priory
sompting, East Sussex
24.7 miles from sompting, UK-P6
It's common to catch something on film here. The Grey Lady is said to be by the moat where her child drowned. The former owner, Thomas Sackville, also has a reputation here; unfortunately, his reputation involves the torture of another ghost named Rosie (who is at the top of the ...
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Hellingly Hospital
sompting, England
27.4 miles from sompting, UK-P6
Before it finally closed in the mid 1990's, Hellingly Hospital was a psychiatric center. More than 100 years later, the site is since abandoned and is a popular spot for exploration; however, some people find more than they wanted. Other than the overall eerie feeling given off, people report feeling ...
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The Kings Arms and Royal Hotel Godalming
Godalming, Surrey
27.9 miles from sompting, UK-P6
The ghost of Peter the Great is said to kick his boots off early in the morning hours. Objects are also thrown around. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Pevensey Castle
Pevensey, East Sussex
29.9 miles from sompting, UK-P6
A Lady in Grey is thought to be Lady Joan Pelham who died while protecting the castle from invaders. She wanders the castle as does another woman, except wearing white. Monks, Roman soldiers, and a man with a dog have also been seen. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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The Trooper Inn
sompting, Hampshire
30.9 miles from sompting, UK-P6
A soldier from the first World War died nearby. He is seen inside and outside of this building. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Wymering Manor
Portsmouth, Portsmouth
31.8 miles from sompting, UK-P6
With the structure dating back many centuries, the building gives off an overall weird feeling. A lady in a violet dreess once appeared to the owner to deliver news of a relative's death; a choir of nuns can be heard singing throughout the house; the panelled room gives off a ...
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Hever Castle
sompting, Kent
32.7 miles from sompting, UK-P6
Anne Boleyn is seen in the gardens and by the bridge crossing the River Eden. An angry spirit also lurks here banging on the walls and throwing objects around. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Oakhurst Grange School
Caterham, Surrey
33.3 miles from sompting, UK-P6
A private prep school for boys and girls ages 4-11 it seems unremarkable. however the building itself experienced several odd events after the late 1990's. The attic was renovated into a large art studio after years of neglect and there were several reports of students and faculty a like ...
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Portchester Castle
Portchester, England
33.4 miles from sompting, UK-P6
A monk in black has been reported outside of the walls, as well as a horseman galloping along. The ghost of the White Lady (believed to be that of Charlotte White) is also seen; Charlotte's child drowned in the surrounding moat, so her spirit is said to have a negative ...
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The Crown Hotel
Alton, Hampshire
35.6 miles from sompting, UK-P6
In the lounge bar is a painting of John Gould. People have reported seeing him throughout, as well as his sister in Room 3. In the cellar, a man named Patrick is said to be protective of his alcohol and scares staff who try to touch it. A dog is ...
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Zurich Municipal
Farnborough, Hampshire
36.4 miles from sompting, UK-P6
Poltergeist activity is reported throughout. The location was once a monastery in the 14th century, but used to torture monks. Monks can be heard screaming and chanting in here. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Arreton Manor
Arreton, Isle of Wight
40.3 miles from sompting, UK-P6
The biggest haunting here is the family tragedy within this home. Two brothers were both killed from the duel, a father was smothered to death by his son, only to throw his sister to her death when she caught him in the act of the murder. These spirits and more ...
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Hampton Court
East Molesey, Greater London
40.6 miles from sompting, UK-P6
The ghost of Catherine Howard is reported here, sometimes heard screaming, and a woman in grey, believed to be Sybil Penn has also been seen here. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Hastings Castle
Hastings, England
40.9 miles from sompting, UK-P6
The ghost of a nun or cloaked woman has been seen on the West Hill and even photographed. Another woman carrying a child has also been seen; she is said to be a woman deserted by her lover so she opted to end her life as well as her child's. ...
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Appuldurcombe House
Wroxall, Isle of Wight
41 miles from sompting, UK-P6
Dancing shadows are seen within the cellar, the room itself giving off a feeling of dread. Two boys are seen on this property and said to have been victims of a gunpowder explosion. Monks, a young woman, and a laughing boy are also seen here. Submitted by Chris Berglund
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Salisbury A30
Hook, Hampshire
41.6 miles from sompting, UK-P6
A highwayman named William Boulter was hung for crimes. He is said to be seen along portions of the road. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Castle Lodge
Newport, Isle of Wight
42.7 miles from sompting, UK-P6
An often-spotted ghost here is a teenaged girl in the attic and nursery. Visitors will also experience a chill or the feeling of being watched in certain areas. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Wimbledon Common
London, England
43.1 miles from sompting, UK-P6
Jerry Abershaw, nicknamed "The Laughing Highwayman", was known to terrorize this area before his hanging. He is seen on horseback riding through the common. The spirit of an escaped convict is also said to haunt this area. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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South Hill Park
Bracknell, England
43.5 miles from sompting, UK-P6
A fire in the 19th century took the lives of two children. They are reported throughout the property. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Caesar's Nightclub
London, Greater London
44.1 miles from sompting, UK-P6
Now demolished (April 2015), the nightclub was once owned by a demonologist. The ghost of a woman named Ruth was commonly reported here, accompanied by the sound of footsteps and doors opening and closing by themselves. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Chislehurst Caves
Chislehurst, Greater London
44.4 miles from sompting, UK-P6
A strange mist will appear in many photos despite no reason. Sounds of children and dogs barking also come from within. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Heathrow Airport
Longford, Greater London
45.4 miles from sompting, UK-P6
A plane accident in 1948 killed almost all of the 22 on board; one passenger who died will approach people asking if they have seen his briefcase before vanishing. He is also said to walk the runways. Submitted by Chris Berglund
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Barnes Common
London, Greater London
45.4 miles from sompting, UK-P6
This cemetery is overrun by foliage and has been a victim of vandalism. If you come here at night, take caution; if you don't run into a hooligan, you might encounter the spirit of a nun that hovers around. Another legend involved an imp that would attack people in the ...
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Three Legged Cross
Warfield, England
46 miles from sompting, UK-P6
Now closed, a gypsy was said to have cursed the pub; not long after, the owner fell ill and died. The gypsy herself is seen wandering around nearby. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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The Catacombs
Southampton, Southampton
46.3 miles from sompting, UK-P6
Below where the All Saints Church in Southampton used to stand, is a 'City of the Dead'. Hundreds of people were laid to rest here, but those who walk through here report feeling uneasy or as if they are being watched. Some people say that they actually walk on the ...
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Stockwell tube station
London, Greater London
46.4 miles from sompting, UK-P6
A very sociable workman is said to approach people, but disappear suddenly. He is thought to be the ghost of a man who died at this station in the 1950's. Submitted by Chris Berglund
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St Nicholas Chiswick
London, England
46.4 miles from sompting, UK-P6
Mary Fauconburg and Frances Rich, the daughter of Oliver Cromwell, are said to haunt this location. After Cromwell's death, his body was disinterred and beheaded publicly. The daughters are said to have bribed a guard to have his remains placed here, but his body is currently in an unmarked grave. ...
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The Ostrich
Slough, Slough
46.7 miles from sompting, UK-P6
The murders in this inn was the basis for Sweeney Todd; wealthy travelers were stripped of all useful items, then a level would open up a trapdoor where the victim would fall into a boiling pot of fat where they would die. Most of the activity is upstairs where the ...
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Vauxhall station
London, Greater London
47.3 miles from sompting, UK-P6
A tall woman in brown clothing is seen in the tunnels. She is said to be seven feet tall. Submitted by Chris Berglund
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Windsor Castle
Windsor, Windsor and Maidenhead
47.4 miles from sompting, UK-P6
The ghosts of Henry VIII (seen wandering in the halls), Anne Boleyn (seen in the Dean's Cloister looking out the window), Queen Elizabeth I (usually wearing all black), King George III (usually seen throughout, looking out of the windows), and Queen Victoria (seen throughout) have all been reported here. (Submitted by ...
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Kennington tube station
London, Greater London
47.6 miles from sompting, UK-P6
The loop here is used for empty trains to reroute. Train drivers have reported an invisible guest walking through the carriages and opening doors to other compartments. Submitted by Chris Berglund
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Grosvenor Hotel
London, Greater London
47.8 miles from sompting, UK-P6
A hooded monk is seen in the cellar, usually within one's peripheral vision; he is said to vanish when guests turn their heads to get a look at him. A woman named the 'Grey Lady' is also seen in the corridors; she is believed to have been a nun who ...
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Larkfield Priory Hotel
sompting, Kent
47.8 miles from sompting, UK-P6
A servant named Charlotte either died during a botched abortion or killed herself after she lost her baby. Either way, her ghost is still reported here. Numerous other ghosts have been picked up; this could possibly be attributed to the gallows that once stood on this property. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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The Mermaid Inn
Rye, East Sussex
48.1 miles from sompting, UK-P6
A woman in either white or grey is said to sit by the fireplace in Room 1, a well-dressed, old-fashioned man has been seen in Room 19, objects are known to move or be thrown around, cold spots are noticed, and clothes that are left out in the night can ...
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The Grenadier
London, Greater London
48.1 miles from sompting, UK-P6
The ghost of a murdered officer is said to remain here. Other people say that there's an evil energy here who throws objects around. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Kensington Palace
London, Greater London
48.1 miles from sompting, UK-P6
The ghost of King George II is said to stand on the roof, although some people have heard his voice throughout the building. A man wearing white period clothing is reported in the courtyard and an elderly woman believed to be Queen Victoria's aunt is also seen here. Submitted by Chris ...
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Westminster Abbey
Deans Yd, Greater London
48.1 miles from sompting, UK-P6
Father Benedictus is the name given to a monk who is said to appear quite solid and able to hold very long and polite conversations. Another ghost is that of a soldier is said to stand by his tomb in silence. Submitted by Chris Berglund
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Elephant & Castle tube station
London, Greater London
48.1 miles from sompting, UK-P6
Footsteps and the sound of running are common. Sometimes, people are seen pacing in the carriages before vanishing. Knocks and rapping is also heard coming from empty corridors. Submitted by Chris Berglund
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Buckingham Palace
London, Greater London
48.2 miles from sompting, UK-P6
Major John Gwynne was secretary to King Edward VII, but shot himself after a bitter divorce. His presence is felt in the first floor room in which he ended his life, sometimes being seen or heard. A monk is also reported here said to have died in a cell that ...
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Palace of Westminster
London, Greater London
48.2 miles from sompting, UK-P6
Officers who use the basement room to stay overnight report as if someone is putting heavy pressure on their chests. Submitted by Chris Berglund
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Hyde Park Corner tube station
London, Greater London
48.2 miles from sompting, UK-P6
A disembodied face has been seen here and might be the same ghost that gives people the feeling of being watched. Electrical breakers have been turned off and on by unknown forces and the temperature has suddenly dropped at times. Submitted by Chris Berglund
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St. James's Park
London, England
48.3 miles from sompting, UK-P6
In the 18th century, a woman was murdered and then beheaded somewhere around here, but her murdered attempted to dispose of her here. While he was caught, she has been seen ever since, always covered in blood. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Westminster Bridge
London, Greater London
48.3 miles from sompting, UK-P6
Local lore states that on December 31st, just as the New Year bells chime, an apparition can be seen jumping from the bridge. Some claim that it is that of Jack the Ripper. Submitted by Chris Berglund
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The Queen's House, Greenwich
London, Greater London
48.3 miles from sompting, UK-P6
In 1966, a famous photograph captured spectres ascending the Tulip Staircase. Nothing is known about these figures, but guests have reported seeing figures in out-of-date clothing. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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