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0Delapre Abbey
Northampton, Northamptonshire
15.1 miles from byfield, UK-J1
In the fifteenth century, the Battle of Northampton took place here. Along with the ghosts of deceased soldiers, nuns are also reported here. In the cellar, objects move and voices are heard. The enery responsible for it isn't said to be a good one. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Brownsover Hall Hotel
Rugby, Warwickshire
15.7 miles from byfield, UK-J1
A rather cruel man nicknamed 'One-Handed Boughton’ continued his reign of terror even after his death. His ghost was so vicious, a team of clergymen attempted to exorcise his spirit, but he only returned later on. Footsteps, groaning, growling, and other unusual noises are still heard. Mysterious figures have also ...
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Warwick Castle
Warwick, Warwickshire
16.8 miles from byfield, UK-J1
Sir Fulke Greville, a poet, playwright, and later, Commissioner of Treasury, restored this castle to the condition that it currently remains in, but was murdered by his servant after an argument ensued. Greville died here and has been seen in his former study room, sometimes standing in the shadows watching ...
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The Holt Hotel
byfield, Oxfordshire
17.3 miles from byfield, UK-J1
A highwayman named Claude Duval occupied this building and killed the former landlord. In Room 3, guests feel as if they are being watched and beds shake by themselves. Sometimes, heavy footsteps are heard walking down the hall. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Ettington Park Hotel
Alderminster, Warwickshire
17.4 miles from byfield, UK-J1
A woman named Lady Emma is seen in a white dress floating through walls. In the library, a man has been seen accompanied by a dog, and a Victorian woman has been seen throughout. A monk, an army officer, and two children who drowned are also reported here. (Submitted by Chris ...
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Ettington Park Hotel
byfield, Warwickshire
17.5 miles from byfield, UK-J1
This location was used as the set for the 1963 horror film The Haunting, but the location itself has more to offer. Reports of several Victorian-era ghosts are seen including that of a woman, a servant, and former occupants Edward Shirley, as well as two of the Shirley children who ...
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Coombe Abbey Hotel
byfield, Warwickshire
18.7 miles from byfield, UK-J1
A hooded monk is seen, thought to be Abbott Geoffrey; Geoffrey was murdered in 1345 (perhaps he's the poltergeist also reported in the kitchen). A young woman named Matilda also has a history with this house. She had become pregnant by the master of the house, yet he refused to ...
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The Bell Hotel
Winslow, Buckinghamshire
21.6 miles from byfield, UK-J1
The former owner of the hotel, Angelina, was pushed down the stairs by her lover when he learned she was pregnant. She is still here, as are two other spirits that can't seem to cross over. The first is the spirit of a little girl looking for her family, the ...
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Coundon Court
byfield, England
22.4 miles from byfield, UK-J1
A nanny fell to her death here and had been seen by staff members on the staircase by the library. The founder of the academy, George Singer, has also been seen from time to time looking out the window. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Macdonald Bear Hotel
Woodstock, Oxfordshire
22.7 miles from byfield, UK-J1
A mother named Elizabeth, and her son, Christopher, are seen here; Christopher is quite playful with the guests. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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University of Oxford
Oxford, England
28.4 miles from byfield, UK-J1
Oxford is the second-oldest surviving university in the world, dating back to 1096. The most commonly reported ghost is that of a former master named Obadiah Walker, seen in the front quad. King Charles I, beheaded in his prime, is seen at Christ Church College, as has one of his ...
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Oxford Castle
Oxford, Oxfordshire
28.7 miles from byfield, UK-J1
Full-bodied shadows and faces have appeared on camera here. A woman is seen at the castle mound, white mist is seen by the stairs, and footsteps are commonly heard. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Woburn Abbey
byfield, England
29.9 miles from byfield, UK-J1
The Abbot of Woburn denounced the king and was hanged for his opinion; he was seen standing beside the old tree from which he hanged, yet, is no longer thought to be there. In the Butler's Pantry, a strange brown blur is seen (said to resemble a monk). Duchess Mary ...
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The Guildhall
Leicester, Leicester
32.6 miles from byfield, UK-J1
The library is known for the White Lady (who is also said to move furniture around). In the courtyard, a ghostly cat and dog are seen, a cavalier is reported, and the spirit of a policeman has made his presence known. Burglar alarms are also known to go off for ...
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Belgrave Hall
Leicester, Leicester
34.4 miles from byfield, UK-J1
A team of investigators claim that multiple spirits reside here including a Victorian woman usually seen on the staircase or by the garden, a man in one of the upstairs rooms (who is apparently a very negative force), a child and a chef that both died of Tuberculosis, and a ...
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Pype Hayes Hall
Birmingham, England
34.8 miles from byfield, UK-J1
This home has a history of tragedy ranging from a lovers' suicide pact, to a man who died of heartbreak when he found out about his wife's affair; the woman in the pact and the heartbroken man are both reported here. One strange report involves a man in a black ...
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New Alexandra Theatre
Birmingham, England
35.4 miles from byfield, UK-J1
Leon Salberg, once a manager to this locale, died in this building and has been seen here ever since. A former head of the wardrobe department, a man in a top hat, a grey lady, a stage manager who jangles his keys, and entity who drains from electrical equipment have ...
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Aston Hall
Birmingham, England
36.1 miles from byfield, UK-J1
A woman who was locked upstairs (either by a jealous who caught her having an affair or by her father who caught her trying to elope) where she spent the rest of her days. Guests have reported her as well a young man who hung himself on the property. The ...
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Brightstone Road
Rubery, England
36.7 miles from byfield, UK-J1
Screams are sometimes heard early in the morning. A crying boy has also been seen. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Kimbolton School
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
36.9 miles from byfield, UK-J1
The ghost of Catherine of Aragon is seen here, having it once been her home. She is usually seen walking in the hall. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre
Birmingham, England
36.9 miles from byfield, UK-J1
Security footage caught a grey phantom that staff and security believed was responsible for triggering a burglary alarm. Crying has also been heard and the ghost of a ward sister was also seen. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Ye Olde Black Cross
Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
37 miles from byfield, UK-J1
A cavalier has been reported in the bar and lounge. Sometimes, objects are thrown around. Room 2 is said to be the most active site here. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Tamworth Castle
byfield,
37.7 miles from byfield, UK-J1
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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Mill Street
Prestbury, Gloucestershire
38.6 miles from byfield, UK-J1
A headless horsemen is seen riding down this street. He was knocked off of his horse, interrogated for his political connections, then beheaded. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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The Talbot Hotel
Oundle, Northamptonshire
38.9 miles from byfield, UK-J1
A lady in black is known to appear and vanish by the staircase. She is rumored to be Mary, Queen of Scots. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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The Hellfire Caves
West Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
40.4 miles from byfield, UK-J1
A man named Paul Whitehead was once the secretary to the Hellfire Club. After his death in 1774, he wanted his heart to be placed in an urn which was on display until it was stolen. He seen wandering around, supposedly looking for his heart. A ghost of a teenager ...
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The George and Dragon Hotel
byfield, Buckinghamshire
40.5 miles from byfield, UK-J1
A spirit who has since become known as "The White Lady" has been seen here. She is believed to have killed by a former lover and her footsteps can heard throughout the location. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Jolly Tar Inn and Public House
byfield, Swindon
42.7 miles from byfield, UK-J1
Guests and staff alike have encountered the apparition of a tall man who haunts the establishment. Other strange activity reported hear includes ghostly laughter and strange noises. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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The Station Hotel
Dudley, West Midlands
42.9 miles from byfield, UK-J1
A female servant named Elizabeth was murdered by the hotel manager; she is the most commonly seen ghost here. A writer who knew of Elizabeth's murder, two children, and a man sitting in Room 214 have also been picked up here. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Dudley Castle
Dudley, England
43 miles from byfield, UK-J1
A woman called 'The Grey Lady' died from grief after her daughter's death. She has been seen throughout and a photograph recently surfaced believing they had caught her image. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Dudley Castle
Dudley, West Midlands
43.1 miles from byfield, UK-J1
The most famous ghost here is the Grey Lady. Dorothy Beaumont, thought to be the aforementioned phantom, died during childbirth and demanded to be buried next to her child and that her husband not attend the funeral. However, neither of her wishes were granted and she still wanders about, sometimes ...
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Saracens Head Inn
Amersham, Buckinghamshire
43.5 miles from byfield, UK-J1
A 17th century woman is said to remain here as is the ghost of another figure, yet to be identified. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Minsden Chapel
byfield, Hertfordshire
45.1 miles from byfield, UK-J1
The ruins of this chapel are home to a phantom monk who said to ring bells (which do not exist anymore) and that of a nun who was murdered in a nearby tunnel system. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Harrow Inn
Wanborough, Swindon
47 miles from byfield, UK-J1
People have reported hearing the sounds of a spectral horse and coaches crashing outside the inn, and seeing a worried man in period clothing rushing through the inn as if searching for something. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Brocket Arms
byfield, Hertfordshire
47 miles from byfield, UK-J1
A priest who was either tried and hanged or, rather, committed suicide is said to haunt here. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Drakelow Tunnels
Cookley, Worcestershire
47.1 miles from byfield, UK-J1
Once used for war, the tunnels became used as a nuclear bunker. Shadows with a dark mass are seen and ectoplasmic mist is shows up in pictures. Six deaths are said to have happened down here and they could possibly be the spirits people encounter. In the canteen area, a ...
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The Planks Auction Rooms
Swindon, Swindon
48.3 miles from byfield, UK-J1
These historic auction rooms have been converted to apartments, but alleged hauntings have been reported ever since there conversion. Tenants have reported loud crashes and bangs when there is no one around, and a pale face that peers from the upper floor windows before vanishing. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Clifton Hotel and Brewery
Swindon, Swindon
48.5 miles from byfield, UK-J1
This hotel and brewery is haunted by a poltergeist who likes to throw glasses and break sherry bottles. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Wysing Arts Centre
byfield, Cambridgeshire
49.3 miles from byfield, UK-J1
Once a home to another family before being turned into an art museum, one of the former homeowners is said to reside here. The original house is said to have burned down and killed the entire family. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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The Check Inn
byfield, Swindon
49.4 miles from byfield, UK-J1
Staff and customers at this old pub have reported seeing apparitions in period clothing wandering through the bar area that vanish suddenly when approached. Various visitors have reported experiencing the vision of a man in a powdered wig writing poetry. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Chiseldon House Hotel
Chiseldon, Swindon
49.9 miles from byfield, UK-J1
There are reports of a poltergeist haunting this historic hotel, including pictures that move by themselves and the sound of a cannon being fired emanating from the downstairs kitchen. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Four Crosses Inn
Four Crosses, Staffordshire
50.1 miles from byfield, UK-J1
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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Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery
Peterborough, Peterborough
50.2 miles from byfield, UK-J1
Before it was a museum, this was a World War I hospital. An Australian named Thomas Hunter has been seen here since hours after his passing in 1916; he is usually on the staircase. In the cellar, a hooded figure slams doors and throws objects. Some five other ghosts are ...
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Peterborough Museum
Peterborough, Peterborough
50.2 miles from byfield, UK-J1
With a trip here, you might find yourself face to face with Thomas Hunter, who died during World War I. A sword in the gallery is to have a Roman soldier attached to it; another dark presence is on the first floor by recreation or period shops. Objects are thrown, ...
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Elvaston Castle
byfield, Derbyshire
50.6 miles from byfield, UK-J1
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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Watlington House
Reading, England
50.7 miles from byfield, UK-J1
Former occupant, Captain Edward Purvis is said to remain here. Sometimes he is seen throughout here; an investigation or two won't hurt to find out if he's alone or not. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Cannock Chase
byfield, England
51.3 miles from byfield, UK-J1
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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Old Hankerton Vicarage
byfield, Wiltshire
51.4 miles from byfield, UK-J1
A former resident of the early twentieth century vicarage reportedly saw a disembodied pair of legs dressed in grey flannel trousers wandering through the property before vanishing on several occasions. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Tutbury Castle
Tutbury, Staffordshire
51.6 miles from byfield, UK-J1
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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Old Ferry Boat Inn
byfield, England
51.9 miles from byfield, UK-J1
A woman named Juliet Tewsley hung herself on March 17th, 1050 after suffering from a case of a bad broken heart. She is said to return every March 17th on the eve of her suicide. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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