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The Lion and Swan
Congleton, Cheshire East
6.3 miles from horton, UK-N1
In Room 20 and the rooms by it, guests have awoken to freezing conditions and hear scratching and banging. In the cellar, a child is heard crying. Some guests will experience a sense of dread out of nowhere. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Gladstone Pottery Museum
Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent
9.2 miles from horton, UK-N1
When visiting here, be sure to go to the Colour Room where poltergeist activity is a common occurence; those who rearrange the pots will encounter a barrage of objects being thrown. An elderly man believed to have died here still roams the grounds and footsteps are common in desolate areas ...
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The Old Hall Hotel
Sandbach, Cheshire East
11.6 miles from horton, UK-N1
The site of this building was once a manor that was destroyed in fire; numerous guests awaken early in the morning because they have a sensation that the hotel is burning down. Two preteen prostitutes have been heard giggling and move objects around. In the Bar and Lounge, keep an ...
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Alton Towers
horton, Staffordshire
12 miles from horton, UK-N1
The most active spot is in the area of 'Hex' where a woman in a Victorian dress is seen and where objects are tossed at guests. The music room is said to have a larger man in it whose footsteps can be heard and the corridors of the building are ...
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Shrigley Hall Hotel, Golf and Country Club
horton, Cheshire East
13.7 miles from horton, UK-N1
An apparition is seen walking into the bathroom. In the middle of the night, guests here banging and other strange noises. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Tissington Hall
Tissington, Derbyshire
14.6 miles from horton, UK-N1
A woman named Wilhemina caught on fire and died in Room 4. Guests have awaken to see her shadow at the foot of the bed, usually describing her as very unwelcoming. Her presence is accompanied by humming and a lavender scent. A male presence is also thought to be in ...
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Tatton Old Hall
horton, Cheshire East
18.7 miles from horton, UK-N1
Females should beware the spirit of a poacher named Tom, said to have a nasty reputation as a drunk and cruel person; he usually will target female guests and employees. A woman named "The Matriarch" is seen accompanied by a young girl, and in the spinning room, crying is frequently ...
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Winnats Pass
horton, England
19.4 miles from horton, UK-N1
A soon-to-be-married couple made a stop around, but were robbed and killed by a group of miners. The couple have been reported along the pass seeking help. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Hack Green Nuclear Bunker
horton, Cheshire East
19.6 miles from horton, UK-N1
Several apparitions are seen here, primarily, people who thought to be current workers, but disappear in an instant. Old phones are known to ring, but the phone's service has been disconnected entirely! In the theater, forces touch and grab visitors; overwhelming energy is known to make people sick or cause ...
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Stockport Workhouse
Stockport, Greater Manchester
20.1 miles from horton, UK-N1
Now permanently closed, this building once used to be a hospital. One ghost that has shown up in photograph is that of a doctor with a mask over his face. Many other ghosts are reported including a woman who was either a nurse or a nun, and some darker energy ...
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Hartford Hall
Hartford, Cheshire West and Chester
20.6 miles from horton, UK-N1
Before being converted into a hotel, it was a nunnery. Either here or at a local abbey was the site in which a nun was bricked behind a wall; she's here and terrifies the visitors. One guest reported seeing a smoke-like figure holding a Bible. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Ancient High House
Stafford, Staffordshire
21.5 miles from horton, UK-N1
William Marson, a former worker here from the mid-nineteenth century, is seen in the shop room of the museum. He is said to wear an apron and a bowler cap. A man is seen walking up the stairs and EMF detectors will usually spike when his spirit is present. In ...
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The Swan Hotel
Stafford, Staffordshire
21.5 miles from horton, UK-N1
Similar to the Swan Hotel in Lavenham, a jilted bride took her own life and now haunts here. She's reportedly seen in her white gown and has a reputation for even scaring employees away. Poltergeist activity is also reported and could very well be related to the burial site that ...
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The Grand Pavilion
Matlock Bath, Derbyshire
21.6 miles from horton, UK-N1
The wide variety of activity ranges from children who are seen or heard running down the halls, a woman seen peering out of the upper windows, a man walking his dog, two workers who were killed in the creation of this building, and various poltergeist phenomenon. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Combermere Abbey
Combermere, England
23.5 miles from horton, UK-N1
In 1891, one of the most famous ghost photos was captured in the library. It is believed that the ghost of Lord Combermere was captured sitting in his chair (while skeptics believe it might've been the exposure capturing someone who sat in the chair). (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Tutbury Castle
Tutbury, Staffordshire
24.1 miles from horton, UK-N1
Mary, Queen of Scots, was imprisoned here; staff have seen her on many occasions, usually between 10:15 and 11:00 at night. A knight is also said to be seen by John of Gaunt's Gateway and harasses employees and visitors. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Ordsall Hall
Salford, Greater Manchester
25.7 miles from horton, UK-N1
The most well-known ghost is that of the White Lady; while her identity is often disputed, it is agreed that she died in a tragic and heartbroken manner. The ghost cams here, as well pictures from visitors, capture many full-bodied apparitions. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Cannock Chase
horton, England
25.9 miles from horton, UK-N1
In the 1980's, there was an unusually high number of sightings related to 'black-eyed children', or children with eyes as black as coal. Recently, a girl with this description is being reported here. Some believe the children to be demonic. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Royal Exchange Theatre
Manchester, Greater Manchester
26.1 miles from horton, UK-N1
Actor / director James Manxwell is reportedly still here since his death in 1995; he had a close association with being involved with shows put on since the mid-1970's. A Victorian woman is also seen here and is said to have "a passion to drink". (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Derby Gaol
Derby, Derby
28.1 miles from horton, UK-N1
In case you want to see the most activity, visit between October and December for a peak in occurrences. Around this time, you might see full-bodied apparitions in the corridors, become mysterously sick within the cells, feel suffocated, uneasy, and watched, all while encountering a variety of sinister ghosts including ...
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The Jorrocks
Derby, Derby
28.5 miles from horton, UK-N1
Once the George Inn and Lafferty's Pub, a woman's skull is still here and said to come with poltergeist activity (when the skull was sent to be examined, similar activity followed in that location). (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Pomegranate Theatre
Chesterfield, England
28.6 miles from horton, UK-N1
The ghost of a lady in grey has been seen. Nothing is known about her. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Oldham Coliseum Theatre
Oldham, Greater Manchester
29.4 miles from horton, UK-N1
In 1947, actor Harold Norman was accidentally stabbed to death during a performance of Macbeth; he is said to have returned here in the afterlife. After the death of worker Carl Paulsen, a ghost resembling him started appearing, as well. Objects are known to move or fall down. (Submitted by Chris ...
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The Greengate Brewery
Middleton, Greater Manchester
29.6 miles from horton, UK-N1
Many workers have died here as a result of falling into the vats and drowning. The most commonly seen ghosts include a woman who sits at a table in the boardroom, a woman in a brown dress in the kitchen, and a figure in a brown cloak. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Four Crosses Inn
Four Crosses, Staffordshire
30 miles from horton, UK-N1
Ghosts of children are seen and heard. In the washrooms, a woman and a soldier are seen. Objects move by themselves (even if they are too heavy for a human to carry). (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Rowton Moor
Christleton, Cheshire West and Chester
31.1 miles from horton, UK-N1
In 1645, the Battle of Rowton Heath claimed the lives of countless. Royalist leader, Lord Bernand Stewart, died in the conflict and has been seen on horseback ever since. William Lawes, a court musician who also died in the battle, is still said to play his music. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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The National Emergency Services Museum
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
31.4 miles from horton, UK-N1
Upstairs, a child will cling onto people; another spirit named Brian is heard in this area and a black fog is sometimes seen. A vicious spirit named Cain used to occupy a cell here; he is said to choke visitor, cause the temperature to drop, and smell of disinfectant. Another ...
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The Manor Castle
Sheffield, England
32.2 miles from horton, UK-N1
A white figure has been seen here since the 1980's. He is described as wearing "wearing gaiters and a plumed hat" by the owner's daughter. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Elvaston Castle
horton, Derbyshire
32.5 miles from horton, UK-N1
The ghost the Grey Lady is said to be here. A maid who killed herself is also sometimes seen, as well as that of a gardener or gamekeeper. Submitted by Chris Berglund
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Renishaw Hall
Renishaw, Derbyshire
33.5 miles from horton, UK-N1
One of the first floor bedrooms is the site of a 'Phantom Kisser', or a man who will awaken sleeping women by kissing them. An older woman in blue has also been reported here. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Chester Walls
Chester, England
33.7 miles from horton, UK-N1
A Roman soldier was murdered by the parents of his lover. Since his death, he has been reported between the ampitheatre and Newgate. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Thorntons PLC
Chester, England
33.8 miles from horton, UK-N1
A jilted bride named Sarah hung herself in this building. She would throw objects around and give guests and staff the sense of being watched. However, activity here might have stopped after one psychic has claimed to have crossed Sarah into the afterlife to be reunited with her lover. (Submitted by ...
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Ye Olde Kings Head
Chester, Cheshire West and Chester
33.8 miles from horton, UK-N1
Children are heard running around; it is said that they were murdered by their father who was caught in the middle of a love affair. Items are thrown at guests and employees, doors open and close by themselves, lights turn off and on by themselves; there's a reputation that at ...
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The Pied Bull
Chester, Cheshire West and Chester
34 miles from horton, UK-N1
The cellar is haunted by a man who stumbled down a staircase while holding a knife. Staff members refuse to go down alone because they feel his presence. Ghostly chambermaids are also seen here, still attending to their work. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Chez Jules
Chester, Cheshire
34 miles from horton, UK-N1
Formerly the Old Fire Station, tales of a figure named 'Fireman Jack' reported a man dressed as a firefighter with a mustache, often smiling at the other firefighters. The site is now that of a French restaurant. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Stanley Palace
Chester, Cheshire West and Chester
34 miles from horton, UK-N1
The ghost of a woman named Elizabeth is said to manifest in old-fashion clothes. Other spirits include a man dressed in a World War II uniform, a lady with grey hair who is usually found around the piano, and a little girl who is thought to have died on the ...
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George and Dragon
Chester, England
34.1 miles from horton, UK-N1
It is said that the ghost of a Roman soldier wanders around here, as the building was supposedly built on a Roman burial ground. Footsteps can be heard as if a group of people are marching, even late at night. Most of the activity is believed to come from Room ...
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Annesley Hall
horton, Nottinghamshire
34.7 miles from horton, UK-N1
Two ghosts named Elizabeth and William are said to be here. A ghostly fog has also appeared in photographs. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Ye Olde Man and Scythe
Bolton, Lancashire
35 miles from horton, UK-N1
Having a reputation for being one of the oldest pubs in Britain (built in 1251), it also gained attention when a ghost was caught on security camera here. It is widely believed that James Stanley still remains here and might have been the figure in the footage. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Pleasley Vale Mills
Pleasley Vale, Nottinghamshire
36 miles from horton, UK-N1
Once used to make silk, the mills have since been replaced with an office. In the dye room, people reported the ghost of an abusive supervisor who is said to have murdered a woman who would often appear in Mill 1's top floor. Mood swings, nausea, and disorientation are reported ...
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Speke Hall
Liverpool, Merseyside
36.1 miles from horton, UK-N1
There are ghosts that reside here including the White Lady, a ghost gardener from the 19th century, a priest, and a cavalier known to interact with visitors. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Hall i' th' Wood
Bolton, Greater Manchester
36.2 miles from horton, UK-N1
A man in green and a man in black are the primary ghosts people have witnessed. A woman has been seen in the kitchen, and one of the former owners, Mary, is thought to be here, too, and another ghost, named Betty, targets children and yells at them. (Submitted by Chris ...
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Smithills Hall
Bolton, Greater Manchester
36.9 miles from horton, UK-N1
Numerous ghosts are seen or felt here: an invisible hand that likes to pinch the bottoms of staff and visitors, a young boy and a young girl, Royalist soldiers from the Civil War, a lady in grey at the church, a tall man with white hair often seen in the ...
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The Stork Inn
Billinge, England
36.9 miles from horton, UK-N1
A cavalier was murdered in the cellar and has been reported in the men's washroom. Guests report hearing his footsteps as well. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Tamworth Castle
horton,
37.1 miles from horton, UK-N1
The ghost of nun (called The Black Lady) has commonly been photographed in full apparition form. Another ghost, called The White Lady, is said to haunt the battlements which she threw herself from. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Knowsley Hall
Knowsley, Merseyside
38.3 miles from horton, UK-N1
Butlers dressed in Victorian clothing are said to be on the premises as well as phantom cars that are seen in the front. The most well-known ghost here is a woman with black eye sockets believed to a banshee. She is said to roam the grounds of the location early ...
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Fitz Manor
Fitz, England
39.5 miles from horton, UK-N1
A homosexual preist is said to have been crucified in the dining room and is now commonly seen after his death. A lady has been seen in the red room and the cemetery, and the smell of tobacco is picked up throughout (believed to come from the ghost of a ...
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Croxteth Hall
Liverpool, Merseyside
40.3 miles from horton, UK-N1
Recent security footage captured a figure in the bushes; the identity of it is said to either be Hugh William Osbert Molyneux, the 7th Earl of Sefton or William Philip Molyneux, 2nd Earl of Sefton (both are said to haunt here). Inside the building, a child is seen in the ...
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Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
40.4 miles from horton, UK-N1
Claiming to be England's oldest pub, glasses have been smashed by themselves, the scent of perfume fills the air (when no one is around), and a variety of ghosts have been reported here ranging from soldiers to evil entities. People who use the underground tunnels will sometimes report feeling violently ...
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The Gaumont Cinema
Liverpool, Merseyside
40.5 miles from horton, UK-N1
A woman who died during a game of bingo is said to remain here hoping to claim her reward and a man who hanged himself behind the screen is also reported. Bizarre shadows and lights are a common sight here. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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