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Moresby Hall
cockermouth, Cumbria
11 miles from cockermouth, UK-C9
It is said that this location was built on the site of a graveyard and/or near a pagan temple; the tunnels beneath are said to be haunted in connection with this. The ghost of Anne De Moresby is said to be here as well as that of a cavalier seen ...
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Dalston Hall
Dalston, Cumbria
19.9 miles from cockermouth, UK-C9
A fog-like being with long fingernails is reported in the cellar; while not harmful, he is known for scaring people. Also in the cellar is a handyman; he's not a mean person, but very well built. In room 4, a sad woman, named Emily, can be seen looking out the ...
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Muncaster Castle
cockermouth, Cumbria
21.6 miles from cockermouth, UK-C9
Tom Fool is always heard, but never seen. He was a beloved jester until his death, but is said to have a reputation of conspiracy and murder. Staff attribute the more sinister occurrences to him. The Muncaster Boggle, or the White Lady, is seen in the gardens; she is said ...
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Comlongon Castle
cockermouth, Scotland
23.8 miles from cockermouth, UK-C9
Lady Marion Carruthers fell to her death in a case or either suicide or murder. At the point where she landed, no grass would grow, a feeling of sorrow was felt, and Lady Marion was seen crying. She has now been seen throughout the castle and is said to appear ...
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Brougham Hall
Brougham, Cumbria
24.7 miles from cockermouth, UK-C9
The hall and grounds are reportedly haunted by sounds of soldiers battling in the middle night, world war soldiers marching and various people who were employed at the property including a woman called Emily and a boy who died there. Henry Brougham who lived there in the nineteenth century was ...
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A75 Road
cockermouth, Dumfries and Galloway
25.4 miles from cockermouth, UK-C9
Numerous ghosts are reported along this road usually in the forms of shadows, people who jump into the middle of traffic, or cars stopped on the side of the road which vanish when others stop to offer help. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Pan Am Flight 103 Crash Site
Lockerbie, Dumfries and Galloway
31 miles from cockermouth, UK-C9
In 1988, a bomb went off on Pan Am Flight 103 and resulted in the deaths of 270 people. Some of victims still remain at the site, usually seen in peripheral vision and a sad presence is felt. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Appleby Castle and Keep
Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria
35 miles from cockermouth, UK-C9
The Keep is the oldest building still in existence today and little has changed in over 900 years. It is one of the few remaining intact Norman Keeps in Great Britain. This castle has a rich and varied history. It has been held by the Kings of Scotland and England. Parts ...
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Levens Hall
cockermouth, Cumbria
36.4 miles from cockermouth, UK-C9
The most commonly reported ghosts include that of a gypsy who cursed the building's grounds and that of a dog who many visitors mistake for being alive. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Morecambe Winter Gardens
Morecambe, Lancashire
45.4 miles from cockermouth, UK-C9
In the main auditorium, people have been pushed, slapped, and harrassed by someone who isn't there. In the dressing romo, a failed actress is heard muttering and commonly is said to have a moody energy. The cellar has the highest amount of psychic energy here; people have had sudden mood ...
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Three Mariners
Lancaster, England
47.9 miles from cockermouth, UK-C9
A female spirit is said to occupy the ladies' toilets; a man murdered somewhere in the 16th or 17th century is also seen here. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Lancaster Castle
Lancaster, England
48 miles from cockermouth, UK-C9
Lancaster Castle was used as a prison for accused witches and heretics before meeting their fate by execution. On the premise, the ghosts of an elderly lady, a middle-aged woman, a monk, and child running about have all been reported. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Grand Theatre, Lancaster
Lancaster, England
48.1 miles from cockermouth, UK-C9
A lady in grey, believed to be Sarag Siddons, is seen here. In her lifetime, Siddons played Lady Macbeth here, but after death she might be the one that is reportedly seen throughout. A male spirit named Harald is also believed to be here. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Tan Hill Inn
cockermouth, North Yorkshire
49.8 miles from cockermouth, UK-C9
A ghost of former manager named Mrs. Peacock will interfere whenever people start brawls. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Thurnham Hall
cockermouth, England
51.8 miles from cockermouth, UK-C9
A lady in green is seen inside and in the garden; this is said to be the former homeowner, Elizabeth Dalton. A cavalier and poltergeist activity is also reported. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Lord Crewe Arms Hotel
cockermouth, Northumberland
53.1 miles from cockermouth, UK-C9
The spirit of Dorothy Forster is said to be here, whose brother, Tom Forster, was part of the 1715 Jacobite Rebellion. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Ancient Unicorn Inn
Bowes, County Durham
54.6 miles from cockermouth, UK-C9
Two young lovers share the same grave nearby; the boy died after getting ill and the girl died heartbroken. Both of them are seen by their burial place. A young boy in the cellar and a bearded man are also seen here. The ghosts are mischievous, but it a good ...
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Mains Hall
Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire
58.2 miles from cockermouth, UK-C9
In Room 10, the ghost of a large man is seen and accompanied by the sense of depression. A tall woman is also seen around the beds, and sometimes feel as if someone is sitting on the bed with them. A little girl and a woman are also reported. Submitted by ...
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Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Blackpool, Blackpool
61.6 miles from cockermouth, UK-C9
A ghost named "Cloggy" (named because of the sound his clogs make) haunts the ghost train. The ice rink is known to have the sounds of people ice skating on it despite being empty, a little girl is seen in Sir Hiram Maxim’s Gift Shop who moves objects, and the ...
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Jedburgh Castle
Jedburgh, Scottish Borders
64 miles from cockermouth, UK-C9
The ghost of former prisoner Edwin McArthur is said to threaten visitors and invokes a sense of dread. Other former prisoners may be here as well. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Jedburgh Castle
Jedburgh, Scottish Borders
64 miles from cockermouth, UK-C9
The jail is known to have a high level of paranormal activity where former prisoners still cry out and make contact with visitors. A piper can also be seen or heard playing outside of the castle on the battlefield. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Chingle Hall
cockermouth, Lancashire
64.8 miles from cockermouth, UK-C9
Site to many strange phenomenon, including spontaneously catching on fire without reason, at least 16 ghosts are said to be found here (including a group of monks, various children, a cavalier, a chimney sweep, and someone known as "The Dizzy Man"). Objects are known to move by themselves, noises can ...
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Lytham Hall
cockermouth, England
65.5 miles from cockermouth, UK-C9
The former owner, Cuthbert Clifton, is seen and heard stamping around his old grounds. A horse named Witch is also reportedly seen here. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Castle Rushen
Castletown,
66.5 miles from cockermouth, UK-C9
A woman has been seen in the towers and empty spaces within this property. A child is sometimes seen as well. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Dryburgh Abbey Hotel
Newtown Saint Boswells, Scottish Borders
68.8 miles from cockermouth, UK-C9
A woman who drowned herself in the nearby river is said to haunt here. In the ruins of the nearby abbey, monks can also be heard chanting. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Samlesbury Hall
cockermouth, Lancashire
69.5 miles from cockermouth, UK-C9
The main spirit here is that of Dorothy Southworth, referred to as the White Lady, seen in the corridors and halls. The bloodstains of an executed priest also reappear in the same place even though he died in the 16th century. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Samlesbury Hall
Samlesbury, Lancashire
69.5 miles from cockermouth, UK-C9
The ghost of Dorothy Southworth, nicknamed The White Lady, roams this location and is said to slap visitors on the back of the head. Many photographs have also captured disembodied faces. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Pendle Hill
cockermouth, England
69.6 miles from cockermouth, UK-C9
Pendel Hill is the equivalent of Salem, Massachusetts. Villagers fell ill and milk went sour leading everyone to believe that this was the work of witches. Accusations flew and (possibly) innocent people were hanged. Since then, strange people have appeared in photos and some guests have been strangled by an ...
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Lower Well Head Farm
cockermouth, Lancashire
71.2 miles from cockermouth, UK-C9
This was the site of a series of witch trials in 1612. 10 mysterious murders resulted in the conviction and torture of around a dozen people who still remain here. Dark figures are seen outside; inside, people have reported hearing the sounds of something being dragged. A little girl is ...
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Tynedale Farm
Newchurch-in-Pendle, Lancashire
71.6 miles from cockermouth, UK-C9
The house here was owned by a descendant of Alice Nutter, executed in the 1612 witch trials. Phantom monks are reported here as well as that of a servant girl who travels between here and Lower Wellhead farm. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Culzean Castle
cockermouth, South Ayrshire
74.2 miles from cockermouth, UK-C9
Many ghosts are reported here including a piper that can be heard playing outside, a woman in ball gown, a man who fell to his death near the cliffs, and screams coming from the Black Vaults. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Thirlestane Castle
Lauder, Scotland
76.8 miles from cockermouth, UK-C9
One of the Dukes who occupied here is still reported to haunt the location. It is believed to be John Maitland. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Old Silent Inn
Stanbury, England
79.5 miles from cockermouth, UK-C9
A former landlady's presence is reported here. She is said to have been an avid lover of the wild cats, ringing a bell to let them know that food was ready. The ringing of the bell is still heard to some. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Dalzell House
Motherwell, North Lanarkshire
80.3 miles from cockermouth, UK-C9
Three women are said to haunt here. The first is the Green Lady found in the south wing, the second is the White Lady who wanders around the whole building, and the last one is believed to be a nurse from World War I. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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The Black Bull
Haworth, West Yorkshire
80.6 miles from cockermouth, UK-C9
A poltergeist has a reputation to throw glasses around. Two people in period clothing are also seen here. Submitted by Chris Berglund
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East Riddlesden Hall
Riddlesden, West Yorkshire
80.6 miles from cockermouth, UK-C9
The Grey Lady occupies a chamber named after her; another spirit named the Blue Lady is thought to have drowned in the pond. Shadows are a commonly witnessed phenomenon, objects vanish and reappear, and people never feel alone. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Parkside Social Club
Haworth, England
80.8 miles from cockermouth, UK-C9
A Victorian girl has been seen and heard running up and down the stairs. She is said to frequent the pool room which is why some people avoid it. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Royal Court Theatre
Bacup, Lancashire
81.4 miles from cockermouth, UK-C9
An apparition has been photographed here numerous times and is believed to be a woman named Norah; another woman named Kitty is also seen. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Smithills Hall
Bolton, Greater Manchester
81.9 miles from cockermouth, UK-C9
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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Chillingham Castle
Chillingham, Northumberland
82.4 miles from cockermouth, UK-C9
Shadows have been seen in the courtyard, one ghost in the chamber is unseen, but gives off an eerie feeling, a conversation between two unseen men carries on in the chapel, and in the 'Inner Pantry', a woman in white approaches people begging for water, but vanishes soon after. (Submitted by ...
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Hall i' th' Wood
Bolton, Greater Manchester
82.7 miles from cockermouth, UK-C9
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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Dalhousie Castle Hotel
cockermouth, Midlothian
83.2 miles from cockermouth, UK-C9
The two main ghosts are that of Lady Catherine (The Grey Lady), and Alexander Ramsay of Dalhousie. Ramsay was imprisoned here and left to starve; some say he survived two weeks merely by eating bits of grain that fell through the cracks. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Ye Olde Man and Scythe
Bolton, Lancashire
83.9 miles from cockermouth, UK-C9
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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The Stork Inn
Billinge, England
84.7 miles from cockermouth, UK-C9
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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Croxteth Hall
Liverpool, Merseyside
86.6 miles from cockermouth, UK-C9
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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Leasowe Castle
cockermouth, England
86.8 miles from cockermouth, UK-C9
A man and his son were locked away in here; to face an easier death than starvation, the man killed his son, then himself. The pair are seen together in the room in which they perished. Another ghost is said to be someone who started to appear after a fire ...
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Knowsley Hall
Knowsley, Merseyside
87.4 miles from cockermouth, UK-C9
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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Newsham Park Hospital
Liverpool, Merseyside
87.7 miles from cockermouth, UK-C9
Newsham Park Hospital used to be an orphanage before it housed the sick. It now lays abandoned, but photographs and investigations have picked up the presence of a child upstairs. The building is said to have an oppressive atmosphere and visitors should expect the sounds of someone running or dragging ...
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Queen's Park, Glasgow
Glasgow, Glasgow City
88.3 miles from cockermouth, UK-C9
On May 13th, 1568, the Battle of Langside (which is said to have been the beginning of the Marian civil war) took place here. With about 10,000 soldiers fighting, the casualties ranged at about 300, but many soldiers are still seen here. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Royal Court Theatre
Liverpool, England
88.3 miles from cockermouth, UK-C9
A caretaker named Les slipped on the icy roof and broke his leg, later dying of exposure to the cold. Whenever unaccountable events occur, figures show up in photographs, noises are heard, or something is seen, the saying is: "It must have been Les". (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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