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0Bolling Hall
Bradford, West Yorkshire
8.9 miles from kirkheaton, UK-G8
It is said that the ghost of an elderly woman appeared to a sleeping Earl who had plans of massacring the town of Bradford; her presence convinced him to call off the mass killing. People report drastic emotional changes throughout the hall, coins fall from the ceiling, people feel breathing ...
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Wakefield Kirkgate Railway Station
Wakefield, West Yorkshire
10.2 miles from kirkheaton, UK-G8
The ghost of a woman in a Victorian dress has been seen wandering the area between Platform 1 and 2. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Temple Newsam
Leeds, West Yorkshire
14.5 miles from kirkheaton, UK-G8
The reports here include am Edwardian-era figure who walks through walls, a child that can be seen and heard upstairs, and various shadows seen throughout the building. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Parkside Social Club
Haworth, England
15.3 miles from kirkheaton, UK-G8
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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The Black Bull
Haworth, West Yorkshire
15.5 miles from kirkheaton, UK-G8
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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Old Silent Inn
Stanbury, England
16.5 miles from kirkheaton, UK-G8
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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East Riddlesden Hall
Riddlesden, West Yorkshire
16.7 miles from kirkheaton, UK-G8
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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Oldham Coliseum Theatre
Oldham, Greater Manchester
17.1 miles from kirkheaton, UK-G8
In 1947, actor Harold Norman was accidentally stabbed to death during a performance of Macbeth; he is said to have returned here in the afterlife. After the death of worker Carl Paulsen, a ghost resembling him started appearing, as well. Objects are known to move or fall down. (Submitted by Chris ...
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Pontefract Castle
Pontefract, England
17.8 miles from kirkheaton, UK-G8
After 5pm, a monk is seen walking from what was the kitchen towards the Queen's tower. A little, raggedly girl is also thought to be here. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Royal Court Theatre
Bacup, Lancashire
19.4 miles from kirkheaton, UK-G8
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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The Greengate Brewery
Middleton, Greater Manchester
19.5 miles from kirkheaton, UK-G8
Many workers have died here as a result of falling into the vats and drowning. The most commonly seen ghosts include a woman who sits at a table in the boardroom, a woman in a brown dress in the kitchen, and a figure in a brown cloak. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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The National Emergency Services Museum
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
21.2 miles from kirkheaton, UK-G8
Upstairs, a child will cling onto people; another spirit named Brian is heard in this area and a black fog is sometimes seen. A vicious spirit named Cain used to occupy a cell here; he is said to choke visitor, cause the temperature to drop, and smell of disinfectant. Another ...
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Winnats Pass
kirkheaton, England
21.5 miles from kirkheaton, UK-G8
A soon-to-be-married couple made a stop around, but were robbed and killed by a group of miners. The couple have been reported along the pass seeking help. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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The Manor Castle
Sheffield, England
22.7 miles from kirkheaton, UK-G8
A white figure has been seen here since the 1980's. He is described as wearing "wearing gaiters and a plumed hat" by the owner's daughter. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Conisborough Castle
Conisbrough, England
23.8 miles from kirkheaton, UK-G8
The White Lady is seen near the ledge in which she fell to her death; a phantom monk has also been seen wandering about. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Royal Exchange Theatre
Manchester, Greater Manchester
24 miles from kirkheaton, UK-G8
Actor / director James Manxwell is reportedly still here since his death in 1995; he had a close association with being involved with shows put on since the mid-1970's. A Victorian woman is also seen here and is said to have "a passion to drink". (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Stockport Workhouse
Stockport, Greater Manchester
24.5 miles from kirkheaton, UK-G8
Now permanently closed, this building once used to be a hospital. One ghost that has shown up in photograph is that of a doctor with a mask over his face. Many other ghosts are reported including a woman who was either a nurse or a nun, and some darker energy ...
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Ordsall Hall
Salford, Greater Manchester
25.6 miles from kirkheaton, UK-G8
The most well-known ghost is that of the White Lady; while her identity is often disputed, it is agreed that she died in a tragic and heartbroken manner. The ghost cams here, as well pictures from visitors, capture many full-bodied apparitions. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Tynedale Farm
Newchurch-in-Pendle, Lancashire
25.8 miles from kirkheaton, UK-G8
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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Lower Well Head Farm
kirkheaton, Lancashire
26.2 miles from kirkheaton, UK-G8
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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Shrigley Hall Hotel, Golf and Country Club
kirkheaton, Cheshire East
27.3 miles from kirkheaton, UK-G8
An apparition is seen walking into the bathroom. In the middle of the night, guests here banging and other strange noises. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Pendle Hill
kirkheaton, England
27.6 miles from kirkheaton, UK-G8
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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Hall i' th' Wood
Bolton, Greater Manchester
28.3 miles from kirkheaton, UK-G8
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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Ye Olde Man and Scythe
Bolton, Lancashire
28.8 miles from kirkheaton, UK-G8
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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Renishaw Hall
Renishaw, Derbyshire
28.9 miles from kirkheaton, UK-G8
One of the first floor bedrooms is the site of a 'Phantom Kisser', or a man who will awaken sleeping women by kissing them. An older woman in blue has also been reported here. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Smithills Hall
Bolton, Greater Manchester
29.8 miles from kirkheaton, UK-G8
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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Pomegranate Theatre
Chesterfield, England
31.3 miles from kirkheaton, UK-G8
The ghost of a lady in grey has been seen. Nothing is known about her. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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York Guild Hall
York, York
34 miles from kirkheaton, UK-G8
The ancient City of York is famed for being one of (if not the) most haunted cities in Europe . York Guild Hall is one of York’s most historic and haunted locations, with its tales of ghostly black monks, dis-incarnate voices and shadowy figures. The York Guild Hall was built ...
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Tatton Old Hall
kirkheaton, Cheshire East
34.3 miles from kirkheaton, UK-G8
Females should beware the spirit of a poacher named Tom, said to have a nasty reputation as a drunk and cruel person; he usually will target female guests and employees. A woman named "The Matriarch" is seen accompanied by a young girl, and in the spinning room, crying is frequently ...
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Samlesbury Hall
Samlesbury, Lancashire
35.2 miles from kirkheaton, UK-G8
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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Samlesbury Hall
kirkheaton, Lancashire
35.2 miles from kirkheaton, UK-G8
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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The Grand Pavilion
Matlock Bath, Derbyshire
37.3 miles from kirkheaton, UK-G8
The wide variety of activity ranges from children who are seen or heard running down the halls, a woman seen peering out of the upper windows, a man walking his dog, two workers who were killed in the creation of this building, and various poltergeist phenomenon. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Saltmarshe Hall
Saltmarshe, East Riding of Yorkshire
37.7 miles from kirkheaton, UK-G8
From the early 19th century to mid-1970s, one family owned this estate, but all died off (some were known for their eccentric behaviours). The cellar and servant's quarters are where most ghost hunters hear noises, pick up EMF readings, or witness full-bodied apparitions. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Pleasley Vale Mills
Pleasley Vale, Nottinghamshire
38.8 miles from kirkheaton, UK-G8
Once used to make silk, the mills have since been replaced with an office. In the dye room, people reported the ghost of an abusive supervisor who is said to have murdered a woman who would often appear in Mill 1's top floor. Mood swings, nausea, and disorientation are reported ...
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The Lion and Swan
Congleton, Cheshire East
39.1 miles from kirkheaton, UK-G8
In Room 20 and the rooms by it, guests have awoken to freezing conditions and hear scratching and banging. In the cellar, a child is heard crying. Some guests will experience a sense of dread out of nowhere. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Chingle Hall
kirkheaton, Lancashire
40.2 miles from kirkheaton, UK-G8
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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Tissington Hall
Tissington, Derbyshire
40.2 miles from kirkheaton, UK-G8
A woman named Wilhemina caught on fire and died in Room 4. Guests have awaken to see her shadow at the foot of the bed, usually describing her as very unwelcoming. Her presence is accompanied by humming and a lavender scent. A male presence is also thought to be in ...
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The Stork Inn
Billinge, England
41.2 miles from kirkheaton, UK-G8
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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Busby Stoop Inn
kirkheaton, North Yorkshire
41.6 miles from kirkheaton, UK-G8
Thomas Busby was hanged for his crimes, but always loved his seat at this location. After his death, anyone who sits in this chair meets an untimely and always tragic death; the chair has been hung on the wall to prevent anyone from accidentally sitting in it. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Hartford Hall
Hartford, Cheshire West and Chester
43.5 miles from kirkheaton, UK-G8
Before being converted into a hotel, it was a nunnery. Either here or at a local abbey was the site in which a nun was bricked behind a wall; she's here and terrifies the visitors. One guest reported seeing a smoke-like figure holding a Bible. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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The Old Hall Hotel
Sandbach, Cheshire East
43.6 miles from kirkheaton, UK-G8
The site of this building was once a manor that was destroyed in fire; numerous guests awaken early in the morning because they have a sensation that the hotel is burning down. Two preteen prostitutes have been heard giggling and move objects around. In the Bar and Lounge, keep an ...
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Annesley Hall
kirkheaton, Nottinghamshire
45 miles from kirkheaton, UK-G8
Two ghosts named Elizabeth and William are said to be here. A ghostly fog has also appeared in photographs. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Alton Towers
kirkheaton, Staffordshire
46.2 miles from kirkheaton, UK-G8
The most active spot is in the area of 'Hex' where a woman in a Victorian dress is seen and where objects are tossed at guests. The music room is said to have a larger man in it whose footsteps can be heard and the corridors of the building are ...
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Knowsley Hall
Knowsley, Merseyside
47.6 miles from kirkheaton, UK-G8
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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Gladstone Pottery Museum
Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent
48.7 miles from kirkheaton, UK-G8
When visiting here, be sure to go to the Colour Room where poltergeist activity is a common occurence; those who rearrange the pots will encounter a barrage of objects being thrown. An elderly man believed to have died here still roams the grounds and footsteps are common in desolate areas ...
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Nunnington Hall
kirkheaton, North Yorkshire
49.3 miles from kirkheaton, UK-G8
A very strict mother loved her son, but locked her stepson in the attic. The stepson eventually disappeared (either escaping or being murdered), and soon the other child fell to his death. The heartbroken mother soon lost her sanity and long after her death, she and the two children are ...
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Croxteth Hall
Liverpool, Merseyside
49.7 miles from kirkheaton, UK-G8
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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Thurnham Hall
kirkheaton, England
50 miles from kirkheaton, UK-G8
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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Kiplin Hall
kirkheaton, North Yorkshire
50.3 miles from kirkheaton, UK-G8
It would seem as if every room here has some form of activity. In the library, an upset girl is seen; in the alcove, a vicar or priest likes to appear; in the tunnels, a nurse frequently shows up (said to be the most commonly seen ghost here). Temperature drops, ...
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Derby Gaol
Derby, Derby
51.1 miles from kirkheaton, UK-G8
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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