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Kennall Vale Nature Reserve
Ponsanooth, Cornwall
This location was once a gunpowder works, but now is a woodlands covered in moss. One particular incident here involved an explosion that killed a man who is still reportedly seen here. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Wheal Coates
Gwennap, Cornwall
6.8 miles from Gwennap, UK-C6
Wheal Coates was once a tin mine, but now the area is long abandoned and falling apart. The mine shaft is said to be haunted by former miners who died there. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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The Angel Hotel
Helston, Cornwall
9.3 miles from Gwennap, UK-C6
A woman named Nellie [or Nelly] is seen wandering on the top floor. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Pengersick Castle
Gwennap, Cornwall
12.2 miles from Gwennap, UK-C6
A plethora of spirits occupy this location. Among them is a lady who is seen looking out the window before walking to a bed and falling on it in, writhing in pain (she was believed to have been poisoned). A monk has been seen by the forest and garden, a ...
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Bochym Manor
Gwennap, Cornwall
12.4 miles from Gwennap, UK-C6
The two main ghosts that are reported here include "The Short Pink Lady" and another spirit who is reported by one of the bedroom windows. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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The Dolphin Tavern
Penzance, Cornwall
17.6 miles from Gwennap, UK-C6
Three ghosts are said to reside here: the first is an old sea captain who is known as George; he roams around upstairs and down the corridors. The second is that of a Victorian woman who meanders about. Lastly is a young man who many guests have awoken, but disappears ...
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Chapel Street
Penzance, Cornwall
17.6 miles from Gwennap, UK-C6
An elderly woman who was accidentally shot to death is seen close to where she was murdered. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Ship Inn
Mousehole, Cornwall
18.9 miles from Gwennap, UK-C6
The ghost of a man has been seen walking down the corridors as if on a ship crashing through waves. Unattended objects also have a knack to move around. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Roche Rock
Roche, Cornwall
19.7 miles from Gwennap, UK-C6
According to legend, a crook named Jan Tregeagle was murdered and came back from the dead to avenge his lost property (which he still failed to secure). Eventually he was banished and it is claimed that he resides here in the abandoned church. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Prideaux Place
Padstow, Cornwall
24.5 miles from Gwennap, UK-C6
The most common activity here is said to be that of a boy who is said to run around in the kitchen and pantry. Several women of various colour outfit are seen on the staircase and the morning room. The upstairs landing is said to be home of the Green ...
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The Molesworth Arms Hotel
Wadebridge, Cornwall
25.3 miles from Gwennap, UK-C6
According to legend, every New Year's Eve, a phantom coachman pulls up to this hotel. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Bodmin Jail
Bodmin, Cornwall
26.3 miles from Gwennap, UK-C6
The ghost of Selina Wadge is seen here holding the handkerchief which she held onto even after she was hanged. It is said that on the third floor, pregnant women become very emotional; this is thought to be Selina's presence. Other prisoners who have died here are reported and felt, ...
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Jamaica Inn
Gwennap, Cornwall
35.6 miles from Gwennap, UK-C6
A man who was murdered here is thought to still remain by the bar; some people have seen him sitting outside on one of the walls while others have heard his footsteps. Other ghosts, including that of an excecuted smuggler named Jack Travellis, the disembodied conversation of two people speaking ...
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The Wellington Hotel
Boscastle, Cornwall
38.7 miles from Gwennap, UK-C6
Guests have reported seeing a coachman, a little girl, and an elderly woman in the hotel; Room 9 is said to have the most activity. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Finnygook Inn
Gwennap, Cornwall
39.6 miles from Gwennap, UK-C6
A man named Silas Finny used to call this place his when he was still alive. Since his death, his ghost is still reported here. His ghost is so common that the inn was named in his honor (Gook translates from Cornish to ghost). (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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The Weary Friar
Gwennap, Cornwall
41.5 miles from Gwennap, UK-C6
A phantom is said to appear on the stairs. Chandeliers swing and other objects move by themselves. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Plymouth Gin Distillery
Plymouth, Plymouth
46.6 miles from Gwennap, UK-C6
Many ghosts have been picked up by psychic mediums. This includes: A woman and a child, a man with burns, and a man who had fallen all in the still room, numerous murders in the stock room, and a woman who had been stabbed to death in the Ladies' restroom. (Submitted ...
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Minerva Inn
Plymouth, Plymouth
46.7 miles from Gwennap, UK-C6
A tunnel system inside of here was used to send customers to the docks where they were placed on warships. A variety of ghostly women have been seen here including a woman with Elizabethan garb. Another spirit is said to be that of an angry man who yells at guests, ...
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Tudor Rose
Plymouth, Plymouth
46.7 miles from Gwennap, UK-C6
Poltergeist activity is common here. Guests and employees report hearing footsteps in the upper rooms despite no one occupying them, as well as seeing figures that vanish quickly. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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B3212
Gwennap, Devon
54.7 miles from Gwennap, UK-C6
After a motorcyclist died near this patch of road in the 1920's it is said that he will sometimes prevent accidents from occurring by taking control of the car or motorcycle (usually, the driver will see his pair of hands steering). There is also a belief that the hands are ...
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Pilchard Inn
Gwennap, England
56.2 miles from Gwennap, UK-C6
A smuggler named Tom Crocker made this island his safe haven for some time. After his death centuries later (on the porch of this location), he is said to wander around the island (especially around the anniversary of his death). (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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The Highwayman Inn
Gwennap, Devon
58.2 miles from Gwennap, UK-C6
The ghost of a man named Sam has been reported wearing green and a feathered cap. He is said to have died in a battle somewhere around it. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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The Devil's Stone Inn
Shebbear, Devon
61 miles from Gwennap, UK-C6
A playful girl, around aged 7, and a man with a grey beard have both been seen here. A coachman is also reported to wander around the restaurant area. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Okehampton Castle
Gwennap, Devon
62.1 miles from Gwennap, UK-C6
A famous legend here surrounds a woman named Mary Howard. While Mary was a well-to-do woman, in the afterlife, she has been confused with a woman named Lady Frances Howard, who murdered four of her husbands. It is said that Mary is carried in a carriage made of bone and ...
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The White Hart Hotel
Okehampton, Devon
62.6 miles from Gwennap, UK-C6
The voice of a child name Peter can be heard at times. He is said to play with other children who come and visit. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Tors Hotel
Gwennap, Devon
63.7 miles from Gwennap, UK-C6
This family run hotel is haunted by an angry poltergeist that slams doors on the upper floors of the building. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Bay Horse Inn
Ashburton, Devon
65.4 miles from Gwennap, UK-C6
The upper floor of this public house is believed to be haunted by several young children. Staff have reported hearing babies crying, running footsteps and ghostly laughter. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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The Oxenham Arms
South Zeal, Devon
65.4 miles from Gwennap, UK-C6
Two figures are reported here: a monk and a lady. Footsteps and a dragging noise are also reported here. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Three Crowns Hotel
Chagford, England
66.3 miles from Gwennap, UK-C6
The spirit of Sidney Godolphin is allegedly here. He is said to wander the premise and even manifest right in front of people, then retreats by walking through a wall. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Dartington Hall
Dartington Hall, Devon
66.9 miles from Gwennap, UK-C6
Among the figures people claim to see are a lady in white (usually in the garden), two other women in one of the bedrooms, and a horseman outside of the building. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Watermans Arms
Gwennap, Devon
67.1 miles from Gwennap, UK-C6
A woman in grey holding keys (known as Emily) is spotted here from time to time. She usually looks distressed or gloomy. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Monks Retreat
Gwennap, Devon
67.6 miles from Gwennap, UK-C6
A friendly monk is reported to be here. His presence is usually a sign that danger is near and can be prevented. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Thatched Inn
Gwennap, Devon
68.4 miles from Gwennap, UK-C6
During the evening at this restaurant and pub, staff and customers have reported hearing disembodied footsteps and the clinking of glasses when there is no one around. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Braunton Inn
Braunton, Devon
75.9 miles from Gwennap, UK-C6
The spirit of a man named Barnard remains here. Not much is known about him. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Guildhall Building
Barnstaple, Devon
76.9 miles from Gwennap, UK-C6
This historic building is uses as both council offices and as a function hall. Staff have reported sighting two long dead council members wandering the premises after hours. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Sinai House
Lynton, Devon
91 miles from Gwennap, UK-C6
45 different ghosts are here. Outside of the property is a tree that was once used to hang witches; some people who walk near the tree begin to feel emotionally distraught without knowing the knowledge of it. Inside of the premises, monks, soldiers, dark, malevolent shadows, and other full-bodied apparitions ...
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Oystermouth Castle
The Mumbles, Wales
106.8 miles from Gwennap, UK-C6
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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Pembrey Woods
Pembrey, Carmarthenshire
108.6 miles from Gwennap, UK-C6
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
109.7 miles from Gwennap, UK-C6
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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Llanelly House
Llanelli, Carmarthenshire
110.4 miles from Gwennap, UK-C6
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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St. Elli Parish Church
Llanelli, Carmarthenshire
110.4 miles from Gwennap, UK-C6
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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Abbey Works
Gwennap, Wales
110.5 miles from Gwennap, UK-C6
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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Thomas Arms
Llanelli, Wales
110.5 miles from Gwennap, UK-C6
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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Stradey Castle
Llanelli, Carmarthenshire
110.5 miles from Gwennap, UK-C6
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
110.6 miles from Gwennap, UK-C6
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
110.8 miles from Gwennap, UK-C6
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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Margam Castle
Gwennap, Neath Port Talbot
112.2 miles from Gwennap, UK-C6
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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Castle Hotel
Neath, Wales
116.2 miles from Gwennap, UK-C6
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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