Haunted Places in Kingsthorpe, Northamptonshire



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    Delapre Abbey

    Northampton, Northamptonshire

    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

    18 miles from Kingsthorpe, 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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    The Bell Hotel

    Winslow, Buckinghamshire

    21.4 miles from Kingsthorpe, 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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    Kimbolton School

    Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire

    21.9 miles from Kingsthorpe, 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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    Woburn Abbey

    Kingsthorpe, England

    22.5 miles from Kingsthorpe, 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 Talbot Hotel

    Oundle, Northamptonshire

    24.2 miles from Kingsthorpe, 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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    Coombe Abbey Hotel

    Kingsthorpe, Warwickshire

    24.3 miles from Kingsthorpe, 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 Guildhall

    Leicester, Leicester

    28.4 miles from Kingsthorpe, 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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    The Holt Hotel

    Kingsthorpe, Oxfordshire

    28.9 miles from Kingsthorpe, 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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    Warwick Castle

    Warwick, Warwickshire

    29 miles from Kingsthorpe, 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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    Belgrave Hall

    Leicester, Leicester

    29.8 miles from Kingsthorpe, 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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    Coundon Court

    Kingsthorpe, England

    29.9 miles from Kingsthorpe, 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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    Ettington Park Hotel

    Alderminster, Warwickshire

    32.4 miles from Kingsthorpe, 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

    Kingsthorpe, Warwickshire

    32.5 miles from Kingsthorpe, 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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    Macdonald Bear Hotel

    Woodstock, Oxfordshire

    33.9 miles from Kingsthorpe, 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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    Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery

    Peterborough, Peterborough

    35.4 miles from Kingsthorpe, 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

    35.4 miles from Kingsthorpe, 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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    Wysing Arts Centre

    Kingsthorpe, Cambridgeshire

    35.4 miles from Kingsthorpe, 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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    Minsden Chapel

    Kingsthorpe, Hertfordshire

    36.1 miles from Kingsthorpe, 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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    Old Ferry Boat Inn

    Kingsthorpe, England

    37 miles from Kingsthorpe, 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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    University of Oxford

    Oxford, England

    37.3 miles from Kingsthorpe, 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

    37.7 miles from Kingsthorpe, 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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    Brocket Arms

    Kingsthorpe, Hertfordshire

    39.2 miles from Kingsthorpe, 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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    The Hellfire Caves

    West Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

    42 miles from Kingsthorpe, 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

    Kingsthorpe, Buckinghamshire

    42 miles from Kingsthorpe, 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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    Saracens Head Inn

    Amersham, Buckinghamshire

    42.2 miles from Kingsthorpe, 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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    Tamworth Castle

    Kingsthorpe,

    42.7 miles from Kingsthorpe, 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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    Pype Hayes Hall

    Birmingham, England

    42.8 miles from Kingsthorpe, 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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    University of Cambridge

    Cambridge, England

    43.1 miles from Kingsthorpe, UK-J1

    The University of Cambridge dates back to 1209 and has been ranked as one of the best universities in the world. With quite a history, it should be no surprise that Cambridge has had its share of paranormal reports. In the Old Master's Lodge, Henry Butts took his own life ...


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    New Alexandra Theatre

    Birmingham, England

    45 miles from Kingsthorpe, 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

    45.1 miles from Kingsthorpe, 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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    Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre

    Birmingham, England

    46.5 miles from Kingsthorpe, 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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    The Feathers Inn

    Wadesmill, Hertfordshire

    46.6 miles from Kingsthorpe, UK-J1

    A little girl who was run over by a stagecoach is seen here. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)


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    Brightstone Road

    Rubery, England

    48.1 miles from Kingsthorpe, 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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    Elvaston Castle

    Kingsthorpe, Derbyshire

    49 miles from Kingsthorpe, 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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    Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem

    Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

    49.5 miles from Kingsthorpe, UK-J1

    Claiming to be England's oldest pub, glasses have been smashed by themselves, the scent of perfume fills the air (when no one is around), and a variety of ghosts have been reported here ranging from soldiers to evil entities. People who use the underground tunnels will sometimes report feeling violently ...


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    The Galleries of Justice

    The Shire Hall High Pavement, Nottinghamshire

    49.5 miles from Kingsthorpe, UK-J1

    In the Entrance Hall, the spirits of a soldier, a lady, and a Victorian gentleman are seen. In the court, knocking is heard and shadows are seen. In the Cell Corridor, odd noises such as footsteps, keys rattling, and doors slamming are heard. The laundry room is known for random ...


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    Ye Olde Black Cross

    Bromsgrove, Worcestershire

    49.5 miles from Kingsthorpe, 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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    Cross Keys Hotel

    Saffron Walden, Essex

    50.8 miles from Kingsthorpe, UK-J1

    A ghostly woman believed to be Oliver Cromwell's mistress has been seen here. The apparition of a ghostly soldier is more commonly seen and heard in the corridors of the hotel. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)


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    Ickenham tube station

    Ickenham, Greater London

    51.4 miles from Kingsthorpe, UK-J1

    A woman wearing a red scarf fell onto the track and was electrocuted to death in the 1950's. People have reported seeing her here, recognizing her by her scarf. Submitted by Chris Berglund


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    The Jorrocks

    Derby, Derby

    52.5 miles from Kingsthorpe, UK-J1

    Once the George Inn and Lafferty's Pub, a woman's skull is still here and said to come with poltergeist activity (when the skull was sent to be examined, similar activity followed in that location). (Submitted by Chris Berglund)


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    Derby Gaol

    Derby, Derby

    52.7 miles from Kingsthorpe, UK-J1

    In case you want to see the most activity, visit between October and December for a peak in occurrences. Around this time, you might see full-bodied apparitions in the corridors, become mysterously sick within the cells, feel suffocated, uneasy, and watched, all while encountering a variety of sinister ghosts including ...


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    The Station Hotel

    Dudley, West Midlands

    52.8 miles from Kingsthorpe, 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

    53 miles from Kingsthorpe, 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

    53 miles from Kingsthorpe, 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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    Preston Manor

    Wembley, Greater London

    53.6 miles from Kingsthorpe, UK-J1

    A wrongly excommunicated nun, nicknamed "The White Lady", haunted here from the 16th century until the late 19th century demanding a Christian burial. a skeleton was uncovered while doing work on the house and was thought to belong to her; since the discovery, the apparitions of her ceased. A woman ...


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    Tutbury Castle

    Tutbury, Staffordshire

    53.6 miles from Kingsthorpe, 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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    Mill Street

    Prestbury, Gloucestershire

    53.9 miles from Kingsthorpe, 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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    Avenue House

    London, Greater London

    54.2 miles from Kingsthorpe, UK-J1

    The spirits said to remain here are a woman who wanders around the premise (believed to be the former governess), a bitter man who can be found in the Turret Room, and a child who was locked in the cellar. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)


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    Windsor Castle

    Windsor, Windsor and Maidenhead

    54.4 miles from Kingsthorpe, UK-J1

    The ghosts of Henry VIII (seen wandering in the halls), Anne Boleyn (seen in the Dean's Cloister looking out the window), Queen Elizabeth I (usually wearing all black), King George III (usually seen throughout, looking out of the windows), and Queen Victoria (seen throughout) have all been reported here. (Submitted by ...


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