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The Chequers Inn
Smarden, Kent
8.2 miles from benenden, 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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Maltman's Hill
Smarden, Kent
9.4 miles from benenden, 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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The Mermaid Inn
Rye, East Sussex
9.5 miles from benenden, UK-G5
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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Dering Wood - Screaming Woods
Smarden, Kent
9.8 miles from benenden, 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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Village Brickworks
benenden, Kent
10.1 miles from benenden, 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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Dering Arms
Pluckley, Kent
10.3 miles from benenden, 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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Fright Corner
benenden, Kent
10.5 miles from benenden, 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
benenden, Kent
10.5 miles from benenden, 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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Blacksmith Arms
benenden, Kent
10.9 miles from benenden, 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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Elvey Farm
benenden, Kent
11.2 miles from benenden, 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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Schoolmaster's Hanging Site
benenden, Kent
11.3 miles from benenden, 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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Parish Church of St Nicholas
benenden, Kent
11.4 miles from benenden, 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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Black Horse
benenden, Kent
11.4 miles from benenden, 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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Hastings Castle
Hastings, England
13.4 miles from benenden, UK-G5
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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Leeds Castle
Broomfield, England
13.9 miles from benenden, 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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Charing
Charing, England
14.4 miles from benenden, 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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Boys Hall
Willesborough, Kent
14.8 miles from benenden, UK-G5
A woman who lost her lover in a duel is seen wandering around. A stable master, named Thomas, and a ghost called "John the Drunk" are also here. Be warned before you come here: some people have been grabbed by unseen hands or hear scratching noises. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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The Walnut Tree
Aldington, Kent
15.9 miles from benenden, UK-G5
George Ransley, a criminal, is said to haunt here. Another haunting involves a group of smugglers who killed one of their members and hid the body in a well; the sound of the body being dragged and dropped can be heard. Submitted by Chris Berglund
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Hellingly Hospital
benenden, England
17.6 miles from benenden, 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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Larkfield Priory Hotel
benenden, Kent
18.3 miles from benenden, 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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Pevensey Castle
Pevensey, East Sussex
19.3 miles from benenden, 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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Blue Bell Hill
benenden, Kent
19.8 miles from benenden, 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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Michelham Priory
benenden, East Sussex
20.7 miles from benenden, 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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The Woolpack Inn
Chilham, Kent
21.3 miles from benenden, UK-G5
The ghost is that of the Grey Lady; she roams the building, but is known for being quite friendly. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Hever Castle
benenden, Kent
22.1 miles from benenden, 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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Fort Amherst
Chatham, Medway
23.4 miles from benenden, 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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Rochester Castle
Rochester, England
23.7 miles from benenden, 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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Chatham Historic Dockyard
Chatham, Medway
23.8 miles from benenden, 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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Coalhouse Fort
East Tilbury, Essex
29.4 miles from benenden, 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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Dartford Library
Dartford, Kent
31.4 miles from benenden, 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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Dover Castle
Dover, Kent
32.6 miles from benenden, UK-G5
CCTV footage recently caught a blurred figure by the castle's gate. This could possibly be the ghost of a drummer boy who was murdered and decapitated while running an errand; sometimes he is heard drumming. A woman in red and a cavalier have been seen in the old keep, and ...
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Hall Place, Kent
Dartford, England
33 miles from benenden, 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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Oakhurst Grange School
Caterham, Surrey
33.3 miles from benenden, 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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Chislehurst Caves
Chislehurst, Greater London
33.5 miles from benenden, 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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Ramada Crawley Gatwick
Crawley, West Sussex
33.9 miles from benenden, 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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Palace Theatre, Westcliff-on-Sea
Southend-on-Sea, England
34.4 miles from benenden, UK-G5
The former manager, George, hung himself after he found out he was in dire straits financially. He is reported here as is the smell of tobacco and the feeling of someone your shoulder. A woman in white has also been seen. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Reculver Towers and Roman Fort
Reculver, England
35.1 miles from benenden, UK-G5
Roman soldiers who once patrolled fort are still seen patrolling it. The skeletons of children that were uncovered could explain the sounds of crying that emulates from here. Dark, hooded figures have also been seen; odds are that a bulk of the activity that goes on here hasn't even been ...
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The Queen's House, Greenwich
London, Greater London
39.1 miles from benenden, 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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Becontree tube station
Dagenham, Greater London
39.2 miles from benenden, 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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Greenwich Foot Tunnel
London, Greater London
39.5 miles from benenden, 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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The Anchor
Canewdon, Essex
39.8 miles from benenden, UK-G5
Objects are reported to fly around and the scent of perfume is picked up. The activity is thought to be caused by a ghost named Sarah who was murdered after being caught in a marital affair. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Brookside Theatre
Romford, Greater London
40.2 miles from benenden, UK-G5
The theatre itself was only opened in 2012, but the building has existed since the 1950's. Security footage of poltergeist activity has brought to light the possibility that this place is haunted. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Blackwall Tunnel
benenden, Greater London
40.3 miles from benenden, 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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Bramber Castle
benenden, West Sussex
40.8 miles from benenden, UK-G5
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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Caesar's Nightclub
London, Greater London
40.8 miles from benenden, 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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Ellington Park
Ramsgate, Kent
40.9 miles from benenden, UK-G5
The site of the rookery was once a manor where the wife of the owner stabbed her husband to death. It is said that she is seen running away from someone. Submitted by Chris Berglund
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Town of Ramsgate - The Wapping Old Stairs
London, England
41.9 miles from benenden, 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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The Bow Bells
London, Greater London
42.1 miles from benenden, 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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Stockwell tube station
London, Greater London
42.2 miles from benenden, 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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Kennington tube station
London, Greater London
42.5 miles from benenden, 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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