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Nanteos Mansion
Dyffryn Paith, Ceredigion
In the nearby forest, listen for a harp player; this said to come from the ghost of a man named Gruffydd Evans. A man seen near the lake (believed to be David Rowland, having drowned here in 1899); he waves his arms as if he is herding animals. Inside, many ...
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Maesmawr Hall Hotel
Aberystwyth, Powys
28.3 miles from Aberystwyth, UK-X6
An ancient, nearby Roman road was said to be the site of a ghostly army marching by. An Elizabethan housekeeper has been seen and strange light anomalies are also common. The current owner has reported strange banging noises and unexplained voices. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Gregynog Hall
Tregynon, Powys
31.8 miles from Aberystwyth, UK-X6
This estate has been present since the twelfth century, but the building, as it is today, was built in the 1840s. While it is a popular tourist site, many guests and employees have seen a woman on the top floor; she is believed to have been a nurse in the ...
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The Golden Fleece Inn
Tremadog, Gwynedd
36.2 miles from Aberystwyth, UK-X6
Supposedly the most haunted pub in York, guests have seen the spirit of Lady Alice Peckett (wife of the owner), wandering the halls and staircase, as well as moving furniture. Four other ghosts are thought to remain here, including that of Geoff Monroe, a Canadian airman who either jumped or ...
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Plas yn Rhiw
Rhiw, Gwynedd
36.5 miles from Aberystwyth, UK-X6
Footsteps are heard and attributed to an alcoholic servant who used to work here. Another ghost is that of the White Lady who is heard sobbing after her lover and family abandoned her. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Aberglasney Garden
Aberystwyth, Carmarthenshire
37.1 miles from Aberystwyth, UK-X6
The most active room is the Blue Room; inside, five maids were asphyxiated by a stove that was left on to assist with the drying of plaster. Visitors have been touched by invisible hands and sometimes see the faces of the women thought to have died in here. A fugitive ...
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Dinefwr Castle (Newton House)
Aberystwyth, Carmarthenshire
37.4 miles from Aberystwyth, UK-X6
The 'White Lady' is seen here; she is believed to be the ghost of Lady Elinor Cavendish, a woman forced into a marriage which she attempted to escape from. It is said that her suitor caught up to her here and murdered her where she has been seen ever since. ...
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Llyn Peninsula
Aberystwyth, Wales
37.9 miles from Aberystwyth, UK-X6
A vacationer filming the valleys caught the image of a woman in a traditional, yet out of date dress. There is no known explanation for she is or why she's there. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Craig-y-Nos Castle
Aberystwyth, Powys
43.9 miles from Aberystwyth, UK-X6
The former owner, Adelina Patti, is commonly reported here, as are her second husband, Nicolini, and the composer, Rossini. The Top Children's Ward is the most active; it was once a recovery center for children with tuberculosis, however, many never recovered. Children are seen and heard giggling, and objects are ...
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Baskerville Hall
Aberystwyth, Powys
45 miles from Aberystwyth, UK-X6
A figure known as "The White Lady" is seen in the rose garden and an unidentified man is spotted on the main staircase. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Dylan Thomas Boathouse
Laugharne, Wales
47.5 miles from Aberystwyth, UK-X6
The ghost said to be here isn't that of famous poet, Dylan Thomas, but rather his mother-in-law, Florence. Florence died here in 1958 and has been reported upstairs. The sounds of chairs being moved around are common, pictures swap around, and lights turn themselves on and off. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Kidwelly Castle
Kidwelly, Wales
47.9 miles from Aberystwyth, UK-X6
Gwenllian ferch Gruffydd, who was the former wife of Prince Gruffydd ap Rhys, was beheaded and is seen wandering the grounds. Threatening voices are also heard in the prison. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Stradey Castle
Llanelli, Carmarthenshire
50.3 miles from Aberystwyth, UK-X6
A multitude of ghost stories emerge from here including that of a female ghost with origins from the 19th century, to a mother who went mad after learning that children were killed in the Crimean War. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Stradey Wood
Llanelli, Carmarthenshire
50.3 miles from Aberystwyth, UK-X6
A runner who was hit by a car is said to still be here, dressed in old-timey clothes. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Parc Howard Museum
Llanelli, Carmarthenshire
50.4 miles from Aberystwyth, UK-X6
A nurse and a soldier have been seen and heard here. Another reported being is that of a man who hid in the chimney to avoid being caught with a maid; he died inside and is thought to still be here. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Thomas Arms
Llanelli, Wales
50.7 miles from Aberystwyth, UK-X6
The ghost of a guest named Colin may be responsible for manipulating objects. CCTV actually caught a misty figure in one of the waiting rooms. Other than that, the cellar gives off a vicious feeling, and Room 6 has a reputation for giving off the feeling that you aren't alone ...
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Gwydir Castle
Aberystwyth, Wales
50.7 miles from Aberystwyth, UK-X6
Between the Hall of Meredith and the Great Chamber, a woman is reported in the corridor. She is said to be reported with a putrid smell, touches guests on the shoulder, and watches visitors. Sir John Wynn made a deathbed confession to murdering a maid and bricking her up (which ...
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St. Elli Parish Church
Llanelli, Carmarthenshire
50.8 miles from Aberystwyth, UK-X6
A ghostly horse-drawn carriage is said to start out its route here before disappearing as it drives away. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Llanelly House
Llanelli, Carmarthenshire
50.8 miles from Aberystwyth, UK-X6
A woman is reportedly seen here; it is also said that some people will hear her playing an organ. A former maid is also said to be here. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Pembrey Woods
Pembrey, Carmarthenshire
50.9 miles from Aberystwyth, UK-X6
A group of robbers called "hatchet men" would lure locals and sailors into the woods before slaughtering them and emptying their pockets. The ghosts of the hatchet men as well as some officers from the local RAF base are seen in this forest, usually as shadows. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Bryn Terrace
Llanelli, Carmarthenshire
51.5 miles from Aberystwyth, UK-X6
The ghost of a sea captain has been spotted here for quite some time. He is believed to be a malevolent spirit. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Tretower Court and Castle
Tretower, Powys
52.5 miles from Aberystwyth, UK-X6
A woman is seen in Room 2; she is believed to Mary Anne Vaughan, still waiting for her husband, Roger, to come home. Submitted by Chris Berglund
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Castle Hotel
Neath, Wales
53.2 miles from Aberystwyth, UK-X6
A chambermaid who hung herself in 1885 is still seen here. In the cellar, staff and visitors believe a wolf can be heard howling. In Room 16, poltergeist activity is common and said to be blamed on a guest who died in the room. A cavalier and Edwardian boy have ...
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The Hand Hotel
Llangollen, Denbighshire
53.6 miles from Aberystwyth, UK-X6
A woman wearing grey is said to be seen seated at the organ. A man has also been reported in the cellar and is often mistaken for being alive while the spirit of a woman who died during childbirth is also reported long after her death. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Valle Crucis Abbey
Aberystwyth, Denbighshire
54 miles from Aberystwyth, UK-X6
Built in the 13th century, not much remains except for the ruins of this abbey. However, faces and figures have been caught on photo or seen running about. Voices are heard chanting without any source; many monks are believed to still be here and there's even a held belief that ...
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Plas Newydd
Aberystwyth, Isle of Anglesey
54.7 miles from Aberystwyth, UK-X6
The former Ladies of Llangollen, Eleanor and Sarah, now are said to frequent the library and master bedroom. An elderly woman, a young boy in the drawing room, and a former militant are also said to be here. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Ludlow Castle
Ludlow, Shropshire
56.8 miles from Aberystwyth, UK-X6
A woman named Marion La Bruyere would lower a rope for her lover; one night, her lover betrayed her. He and his army used this rope to storm the castle, but La Bruyere slit his throat, then killed herself by jumping from the tower. she is screaming as if she ...
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Feathers Hotel
Ludlow, Shropshire
57 miles from Aberystwyth, UK-X6
One guests in room 211 was dragged out of bed and later found herself drenched in water. In rooms 232 and 233, a man and his dog are seen. One rumored ghost involved a naked woman walking the streets who only appears to men. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Fitz Manor
Fitz, England
57.4 miles from Aberystwyth, UK-X6
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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Ruthin Gaol
Ruthin, Denbighshire
57.5 miles from Aberystwyth, UK-X6
Only one inmate was executed here (William Hughes). Hughes is reported in the condemned man's cell and visitors (usually women) are touched by him. Heavy doors slam, sometimes one by one. A prison guard who vanished during his shift is also seen here. Visitors feel like they are being followed ...
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Oystermouth Castle
The Mumbles, Wales
58.1 miles from Aberystwyth, UK-X6
A woman in a white robe is seen; her presence is very unsettling to all alike. She is believed to have been whipped to death. Others who faced being tortured to death may still be here as well. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Bodidris Hall
Llandegla, Denbighshire
58.4 miles from Aberystwyth, UK-X6
Five spirits are reported to haunt here. Among them, a monk, a soldier, a child, a woman, and a dog have been encountered throughout the premise. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Beaumaris Gaol
Beaumaris, Isle of Anglesey
58.5 miles from Aberystwyth, UK-X6
Beaumaris was a brutal prison and execution site, but closed in 1878. One ghost thought to be here was the last person ever hanged who uttered an omen about his innocence and how his death would cause the clock faces to never show at the same time (which mysteriously came ...
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Beaumaris Castle
Beaumaris, Isle of Anglesey
58.6 miles from Aberystwyth, UK-X6
Phantom monks are seen in the chapel and heard chanting. People have also reported bloodcurling screams from inside the area. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Skirrid Mountain Inn
Aberystwyth, Monmouthshire
59.1 miles from Aberystwyth, UK-X6
The Skirrid Mountain Inn is the oldest Welsh pub (built over 900 years ago). Once a court where people were condemned, the judge himself (referred to as 'The Hanging Judge') is believed to be on the upper floors wandering; the hangman who worked alongside the judge is believed to still ...
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Denbigh Castle
Denbigh, Wales
59.3 miles from Aberystwyth, UK-X6
In the eastern section, shadows are seen running about, and a boy's face looking out a window have been seen. Most commonly seen is the White Lady on the pathway to the Goblin tower. She is surrounded by a white mist. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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The Llindir Inn
Aberystwyth, Denbighshire
59.7 miles from Aberystwyth, UK-X6
According to legend, a woman named Sylvia was strangled to death here. Things often go missing for a day, objects are moved around, and faucets turn on and off by themselves. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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A4076
Johnston, Wales
60.4 miles from Aberystwyth, UK-X6
Motorists have been forced to slam their brakes when shadowy figures dart across the raod. Shadows have also been seen standing on the side of the road; many accidents have occurred on this stretch so its history has reason for these sighting. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Plas Mawr
Conwy, Conwy
60.5 miles from Aberystwyth, UK-X6
The pregnant housewife of the former owner fell down a staircase and succumbed to her injuries. The doctor attending to her, named Charles, tried to escape the premise before her husband returned, but his means of escape led to become trapped in a chimney where he suffocated. She and Charles ...
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Margam Castle
Aberystwyth, Neath Port Talbot
60.8 miles from Aberystwyth, UK-X6
On the castle's staircase, former groundskeeper Robert Scott is seen; it is said that he is generally angry about his murder. Other activity includes a blacksmith who has been spotted randomly, and the sound of children running around and screaming. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Llancaiach Fawr Manor
Trelewis, Merthyr Tydfil
61.9 miles from Aberystwyth, UK-X6
The most commonly encountered occupant here is "Mattie", a former housekeeper from the 19th century, said to still be in the room in which she died. A Little boy is also said to be here, tugging on visitor's clothing. The ghosts here also make a common appearance on video or ...
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Abbey Works
Aberystwyth, Wales
62.1 miles from Aberystwyth, UK-X6
This land was formed as an abbey but was forced to dissolve under Henry VIII. One monk put curse on the property saying that anyone who destroys the remains of the surrounding 20 foot wall would suffer... And so far, no one has been tempted to do so. The remains ...
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Gwrych Castle
Aberystwyth, Wales
62.8 miles from Aberystwyth, UK-X6
Shadows and light anomalies are seen; a vortex is also here and has been photographed. EVP's and off EMF readings are also common. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Bodelwyddan Castle Hotel
Bodelwyddan, Denbighshire
62.9 miles from Aberystwyth, UK-X6
The most famous ghost here is that of the Blue Lady (she likes to rattle dishes and pans). Guests feel as if they are being followed, shadows, soldiers, a Victorian woman are seen, EVPs pick up voices, guests have been touched despite being alone, and EMF reading fluctuate fast. (Submitted by ...
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Bodelwyddan Castle
Bodelwyddan, Denbighshire
62.9 miles from Aberystwyth, UK-X6
A Victorian woman is reported in the sculpture gallery, shadows are reported in the corridors, and soldier is known to also wander around. It is common to pick up orbs or light activity on camera. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Bull Hotel
Abergele, Conwy
63.2 miles from Aberystwyth, UK-X6
A young man dressed in leather supposedly died in a motorcycle accident not too far from here; he is seen throughout. A monk believed to have slipped and died from his injuries also is reported, as is a woman. Unusual smells, cold spots, shadows, and unexplained noises are normal here. (Submitted ...
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The Penrhyn Old Hall
Penrhyn Bay, Conwy
63.4 miles from Aberystwyth, UK-X6
The most common place for activity is in the Baronial Hall and the upper floor; a monk is said to haunt these rooms. Other ghosts that are seen here include a girl in the stairway, a soldier in the function room (as well as a ill-tempered man), an old lady ...
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Pensarn Coast
Aberystwyth, Conwy
63.9 miles from Aberystwyth, UK-X6
A ghost ship is reported to still sail along the Abergele coastline. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Plas Teg
Aberystwyth, Flintshire
64.6 miles from Aberystwyth, UK-X6
Many legends of death, murder, and suicide surround Plas Teg, but perhaps the most famous surrounds the Woman in White. While the identity of the ghost is often disputed between a woman who drowned or a woman who fell off of a horse, the figure (wearing white), is seen wandering ...
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South Stack Lighthouse
Aberystwyth, Isle of Anglesey
66.9 miles from Aberystwyth, UK-X6
A former lighthouse keeper died after he sustained injuries from a storm. He is heard banging on the doors and windows, objects are said to move at his hand, some have seen him looking into the window. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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