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Leigh, Kent
4.1 miles from Leigh, UK-G5
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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Larkfield Priory Hotel
Leigh, Kent
12.5 miles from Leigh, UK-G5
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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Oakhurst Grange School
Caterham, Surrey
14.9 miles from Leigh, UK-G5
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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Blue Bell Hill
Leigh, Kent
16.1 miles from Leigh, UK-G5
According to local legend, a bride-to-be was killed along the A229. Her spirit still walks along the road and sometimes attempts to hitchhike, but vanishes. Another case involve a young girl who was hit by a car and wrapped in a blanket until help could arrive, but the girl had ...
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Chislehurst Caves
Chislehurst, Greater London
16.9 miles from Leigh, UK-G5
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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Dartford Library
Dartford, Kent
17.9 miles from Leigh, UK-G5
Books are said to fall off of their shelves, employees are grabbed or have their clothing tugged, and people have the sense that someone is always watching them. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Ramada Crawley Gatwick
Crawley, West Sussex
18.3 miles from Leigh, UK-G5
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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Hall Place, Kent
Dartford, England
18.4 miles from Leigh, UK-G5
The White Lady of Tower was said to have seen her husband's murder and, soon after, died of grief. She is seen near the tower, sometimes looking out the window. A man known as the Black Prince also appears here; he is said to be a bad omen. Other shadows ...
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Leeds Castle
Broomfield, England
18.5 miles from Leigh, UK-G5
The ghost of a black dog is seen here, being associated as a bad omen for the family who lived here. The Duchess of Gloucester, who was once imprisoned here, and a woman with long, flowing hair have also been seen here. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Rochester Castle
Rochester, England
18.8 miles from Leigh, UK-G5
Lady Blanche de Warenne was killed during a siege in 1264. An arrow intended to kill her husband bounced off his breastplate and struck her instead; she then fell from the keep. Some say that they see the fall repeating itself, others hear disembodied footsteps within the castle. (Submitted by Chris ...
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Fort Amherst
Chatham, Medway
19.4 miles from Leigh, UK-G5
It's very common to capture heavy fog in photographs. People have seen shadows, full-bodied apparitions, and heard strange voices. People who walk through the tunnel will sometimes wind up with a child's handprint on them. A ghost soldier is also seen, but usually more often to the regulars here. (Submitted by ...
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Chatham Historic Dockyard
Chatham, Medway
19.7 miles from Leigh, UK-G5
A teenaged girl is commonly seen in the windows staring at the sea, believed to be waiting for her lover to return. The spirits of a woman and an angry man are possibly responsible for doors slamming and the feeling of being watched. A female supervisor who died here in ...
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Hellingly Hospital
Leigh, England
20.5 miles from Leigh, UK-G5
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 Chequers Inn
Smarden, Kent
20.5 miles from Leigh, UK-G5
Highwayman, Dick Turpin is reported here. He is said to sit at a table and write using a quill. A Napoleonic-era soldier has also been reported here. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Coalhouse Fort
East Tilbury, Essex
21.6 miles from Leigh, UK-G5
The history of this location dates back to ancient times; some of those who oversaw this building are very well said to remain. In the tunnels, many report shadows, full-bodied apparitions, and mist showing up in photographs. Some people have been grabbed or had objects thrown at them. In the ...
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Dering Wood - Screaming Woods
Smarden, Kent
21.7 miles from Leigh, UK-G5
A colonel is said to be the most prominent haunter in this forest. He is reported to have hung himself and appears to be very lifelike. Other reports say that more than 50 people have died in this area and some of them still possibly remain. Often, ectoplasm or ghostly ...
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Maltman's Hill
Smarden, Kent
21.9 miles from Leigh, UK-G5
People claim that along this road, a phantom carriage travels. Drivers will report the sounds of wooden wheels turning or hooves on cobblestone even though the road has been paved over. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Michelham Priory
Leigh, East Sussex
22.1 miles from Leigh, UK-G5
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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Fright Corner
Leigh, Kent
22.4 miles from Leigh, UK-G5
Fright Corner was the location of a highwayman's execution (his name being given as Robert DuBois), supposedly. Long after having met his fate by a sword or spear, his shadow still lurks around his final spot. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Pinnock Bridge
Leigh, Kent
22.4 miles from Leigh, UK-G5
Locals here know the history of someone known as the Watercress Woman, a gypsy who burned to death after her clothing caught on fire. People claim to see her walking around the location. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Elvey Farm
Leigh, Kent
22.6 miles from Leigh, UK-G5
The ghost of Edward Brett (a man who killed himself) and a man in a military uniform are spotted here. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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The Queen's House, Greenwich
London, Greater London
22.7 miles from Leigh, UK-G5
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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Village Brickworks
Leigh, Kent
22.8 miles from Leigh, UK-G5
A brickworker was supposedly crushed by a ton of bricks or fell to his death (depending on which variation is heard). His scream can be heard coming from where he died. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Blacksmith Arms
Leigh, Kent
22.9 miles from Leigh, UK-G5
Reports say that there is a cavalier who is still seen here, generally in the upstairs rooms. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Greenwich Foot Tunnel
London, Greater London
23 miles from Leigh, UK-G5
While the claustrophobic atmoshpere might be explained by the location of the tunnel, sometimes, people don't feel like they are alone when crossing here. A pair in Victorian clothes have been seen taking this path, disappearing as people approach. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Dering Arms
Pluckley, Kent
23 miles from Leigh, UK-G5
An elderly Victorian era woman with a bonnet is reported to here, as well as the White Lady. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Caesar's Nightclub
London, Greater London
23.1 miles from Leigh, UK-G5
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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Schoolmaster's Hanging Site
Leigh, Kent
23.2 miles from Leigh, UK-G5
A schoolmaster hung himself around this area wearing a coat and striped pants. People who see his ghost say that is still wearing the same outfit. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Black Horse
Leigh, Kent
23.3 miles from Leigh, UK-G5
Inside of this pub, claims of poltergeist activity draw in curious people. Items usually disappear and reappear when guests aren't looking. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Parish Church of St Nicholas
Leigh, Kent
23.3 miles from Leigh, UK-G5
One of the members of the Dering Family gave birth to a stillborn child placed in an unmarked grave. Now, there are reports that she can be seen wandering the graveyard, often referred to as the Red Lady. Another spirit, known simply as The White Lady is also seen around ...
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Blackwall Tunnel
Leigh, Greater London
24.1 miles from Leigh, UK-G5
People have reported a case of a phantom hitchhiker; he asks for a ride to visit his girlfriend, but vanishes before reaching the other end. It's believed to be the spirit of a motorcyclist who died in 1960. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Stockwell tube station
London, Greater London
24.8 miles from Leigh, UK-G5
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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Becontree tube station
Dagenham, Greater London
25 miles from Leigh, UK-G5
Workers here feel as if they are being followed around or watched. One worker reported seeing a blonde woman in a white dress; however, she had no face, but rather a blank area instead. This might be related to an accident that claimed 10 lives in 1958. Submitted by Chris Berglund
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Charing
Charing, England
25.1 miles from Leigh, UK-G5
Pluckley, a small village in the county of Kent in England, is well known as the most haunted place in the UK. However, just a couple of miles down the road and sitting in a valley is the historic village of Charing. My family lived there for many years and ...
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Town of Ramsgate - The Wapping Old Stairs
London, England
25.2 miles from Leigh, UK-G5
Beside this building are the Wapping Old Stairs; George Jeffreys, 1st Baron Jeffreys of Wem, is seen by the Thames as if he is patrolling. Low tide is said to be the most common time for something or someone to manifest. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Kennington tube station
London, Greater London
25.2 miles from Leigh, UK-G5
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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Vauxhall station
London, Greater London
25.5 miles from Leigh, UK-G5
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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Elephant & Castle tube station
London, Greater London
25.6 miles from Leigh, UK-G5
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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Pevensey Castle
Pevensey, East Sussex
25.7 miles from Leigh, UK-G5
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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Tower of London
London, Greater London
25.7 miles from Leigh, UK-G5
Quite possibly London's most haunted spot, the activity includes the ghost of Thomas Becket (who was murdered on these grounds in 1170), Arbella Stuart (who can be found in her room), and Anne Boleyn, usually seen walking while carrying her head. Other spirits include two children supposedly murdered by ...
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Chapel Royal of Saint Peter Ad Vincula - The Tower of London
London, England
25.8 miles from Leigh, UK-G5
The body of Anne Boleyn was discovered underneath the floor. She is one of the most commonly reported ghosts in the area. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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All Hallows By The Tower Church
London, England
25.9 miles from Leigh, UK-G5
As the oldest church in London, it should be no surprise that this one has a haunted reputation. A boy's choir practicing in the 1920's were surprised to see an elderly woman stop by and watch them. The choirmaster had thought he locked the doors... and was even more surprised ...
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The Bow Bells
London, Greater London
25.9 miles from Leigh, UK-G5
A spirit is said to occupy the washroom. It flushes toilets (while in use), plays with the doors, and has manifested as fog that oozes from the ground. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Clink Prison Museum
London, Greater London
26 miles from Leigh, UK-G5
The Clink is one of the oldest prisons in London and a site for grizzly torture and interrogation methods. Most people will hear the noise of glass breaking and chains rattling, but poltergeist activity is also normal. Some shadows are reported and give a very gloomy and dreadful feeling. Submitted by ...
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St Magnus-the-Martyr
London, England
26 miles from Leigh, UK-G5
A monk has been seen in various locations throughout the church. A solemn feeling is also reported near the tomb of Miles Coverdale. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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King William Street Tunnel
London, Greater London
26.1 miles from Leigh, UK-G5
This tunnel has been closed since 1900; however, a photographer in the 1980's managed to capture an apparition on camera. A ghostly fog also appears from time to time. Submitted by Chris Berglund
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Aldgate tube station
London, Greater London
26.1 miles from Leigh, UK-G5
The station was built over a plague pit supposedly containing 1,000 bodies. The ghosts here are said to be protective; one story involves an electrician who was shocked with 20,000 volts after a mistake during a normal repair. A transparent figure of an elderly woman was seen beside him and ...
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St. Botolph Without Aldgate
London, England
26.1 miles from Leigh, UK-G5
In 1982, a photographer managed to capture a photograph of a figure dressed out-of-date in the upper sections on this church. It is considered to be one of the most famous ghost photos ever taken lending to the idea that St. Botolph's is haunted. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Mitre Square
London, Greater London
26.1 miles from Leigh, UK-G5
Catherine Eddowes, the fourth victim of Jack the Ripper was discovered here in 1888. Some people say that as the anniversary of her death approaches (September 30th), her figure is seen nearby the spot in which she was murdered. Submitted by Chris Berglund
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Wimbledon Common
London, England
26.2 miles from Leigh, UK-G5
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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