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Weald and Downland Open Air Museum
merston, West Sussex
6.3 miles from merston, UK-P6
A medieval village used to occupy this site until the air museum was put here. The shadows of former residents are seen in the halls, and a woman is reported to walk building to building. Poltergeist activity in the hall house is also a very common occurrence. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Amberley Castle
Arundel, West Sussex
8.3 miles from merston, UK-P6
This castle dates back to 1103. Over the centuries, it was close to falling into ruin, but was restored in 1893. In the Herstmonceux Room, a woman who became pregnant (and was shunned by her family) is reported. She is said to have leapt to her death from the battlements ...
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Arundel Castle
Arundel, England
8.3 miles from merston, UK-P6
Four main spirits are said to reside here: The first Earl of Arundel (who once oversaw this castle), a young woman who killed herself by jumping from one of the towers, The Blue Man who is usually located in the library (believed to be a Cavalier under the rule of ...
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The Verdley Woods
merston, West Sussex
14.3 miles from merston, UK-P6
It is said that the last wild bear in England was killed here and now haunts the forest. Shadows are seen and guests sometimes feel like they are being watched. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Wymering Manor
Portsmouth, Portsmouth
15.2 miles from merston, UK-P6
With the structure dating back many centuries, the building gives off an overall weird feeling. A lady in a violet dreess once appeared to the owner to deliver news of a relative's death; a choir of nuns can be heard singing throughout the house; the panelled room gives off a ...
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Portchester Castle
Portchester, England
16.7 miles from merston, UK-P6
A monk in black has been reported outside of the walls, as well as a horseman galloping along. The ghost of the White Lady (believed to be that of Charlotte White) is also seen; Charlotte's child drowned in the surrounding moat, so her spirit is said to have a negative ...
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The Trooper Inn
merston, Hampshire
18.4 miles from merston, UK-P6
A soldier from the first World War died nearby. He is seen inside and outside of this building. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Bramber Castle
merston, West Sussex
18.8 miles from merston, UK-P6
A former family that lived in this castle was said to have been overthrown, locked away in here, and then starved to death at the order of King John I. Ragged and skinny spirits are seen here ranging from children to adults. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Arreton Manor
Arreton, Isle of Wight
24.4 miles from merston, UK-P6
The biggest haunting here is the family tragedy within this home. Two brothers were both killed from the duel, a father was smothered to death by his son, only to throw his sister to her death when she caught him in the act of the murder. These spirits and more ...
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The Crown Hotel
Alton, Hampshire
25.3 miles from merston, UK-P6
In the lounge bar is a painting of John Gould. People have reported seeing him throughout, as well as his sister in Room 3. In the cellar, a man named Patrick is said to be protective of his alcohol and scares staff who try to touch it. A dog is ...
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Appuldurcombe House
Wroxall, Isle of Wight
25.9 miles from merston, UK-P6
Dancing shadows are seen within the cellar, the room itself giving off a feeling of dread. Two boys are seen on this property and said to have been victims of a gunpowder explosion. Monks, a young woman, and a laughing boy are also seen here. Submitted by Chris Berglund
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The Kings Arms and Royal Hotel Godalming
Godalming, Surrey
26.1 miles from merston, UK-P6
The ghost of Peter the Great is said to kick his boots off early in the morning hours. Objects are also thrown around. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Castle Lodge
Newport, Isle of Wight
26.5 miles from merston, UK-P6
An often-spotted ghost here is a teenaged girl in the attic and nursery. Visitors will also experience a chill or the feeling of being watched in certain areas. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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The Catacombs
Southampton, Southampton
29.8 miles from merston, UK-P6
Below where the All Saints Church in Southampton used to stand, is a 'City of the Dead'. Hundreds of people were laid to rest here, but those who walk through here report feeling uneasy or as if they are being watched. Some people say that they actually walk on the ...
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Ramada Crawley Gatwick
Crawley, West Sussex
31.3 miles from merston, UK-P6
A night watchman was murdered by drinking poisoned wine; he is responsible for playing with lights or unlocking the broom closet by itself. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Zurich Municipal
Farnborough, Hampshire
31.6 miles from merston, UK-P6
Poltergeist activity is reported throughout. The location was once a monastery in the 14th century, but used to torture monks. Monks can be heard screaming and chanting in here. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Salisbury A30
Hook, Hampshire
33.8 miles from merston, UK-P6
A highwayman named William Boulter was hung for crimes. He is said to be seen along portions of the road. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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The Angel and Blue Pig
Lymington, Hampshire
35.5 miles from merston, UK-P6
One man said he awoke to see a girl covered in blood who disappeared soon after. A coach driver and tall, grey-haired figure in the bar are more commonly reported. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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South Hill Park
Bracknell, England
39.9 miles from merston, UK-P6
A fire in the 19th century took the lives of two children. They are reported throughout the property. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Michelham Priory
merston, East Sussex
41.3 miles from merston, UK-P6
It's common to catch something on film here. The Grey Lady is said to be by the moat where her child drowned. The former owner, Thomas Sackville, also has a reputation here; unfortunately, his reputation involves the torture of another ghost named Rosie (who is at the top of the ...
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Oakhurst Grange School
Caterham, Surrey
41.9 miles from merston, UK-P6
A private prep school for boys and girls ages 4-11 it seems unremarkable. however the building itself experienced several odd events after the late 1990's. The attic was renovated into a large art studio after years of neglect and there were several reports of students and faculty a like ...
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Three Legged Cross
Warfield, England
42.7 miles from merston, UK-P6
Now closed, a gypsy was said to have cursed the pub; not long after, the owner fell ill and died. The gypsy herself is seen wandering around nearby. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Hellingly Hospital
merston, England
44 miles from merston, UK-P6
Before it finally closed in the mid 1990's, Hellingly Hospital was a psychiatric center. More than 100 years later, the site is since abandoned and is a popular spot for exploration; however, some people find more than they wanted. Other than the overall eerie feeling given off, people report feeling ...
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Hampton Court
East Molesey, Greater London
44 miles from merston, UK-P6
The ghost of Catherine Howard is reported here, sometimes heard screaming, and a woman in grey, believed to be Sybil Penn has also been seen here. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Watlington House
Reading, England
45.1 miles from merston, UK-P6
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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Hever Castle
merston, Kent
45.1 miles from merston, UK-P6
Anne Boleyn is seen in the gardens and by the bridge crossing the River Eden. An angry spirit also lurks here banging on the walls and throwing objects around. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Ye Olde George Inn
Christchurch, Dorset
45.9 miles from merston, UK-P6
During renovations at the oldest pub in the town, workers found the skeleton and clothing of a woman. Ever since, staff and diners alike have reported a grey lady haunting the main bar area and upper floor of the old public house. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Windsor Castle
Windsor, Windsor and Maidenhead
46.4 miles from merston, UK-P6
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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Pevensey Castle
Pevensey, East Sussex
46.6 miles from merston, UK-P6
A Lady in Grey is thought to be Lady Joan Pelham who died while protecting the castle from invaders. She wanders the castle as does another woman, except wearing white. Monks, Roman soldiers, and a man with a dog have also been seen. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Green Dragon Public House
Alderbury, Wiltshire
46.7 miles from merston, UK-P6
There are rumours of a secret passage connecting the public house to the church, and staff have reportedly seen the apparition of a cleric monk in the basement walking through walls. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Heathrow Airport
Longford, Greater London
46.7 miles from merston, UK-P6
A plane accident in 1948 killed almost all of the 22 on board; one passenger who died will approach people asking if they have seen his briefcase before vanishing. He is also said to walk the runways. Submitted by Chris Berglund
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The Ostrich
Slough, Slough
47 miles from merston, UK-P6
The murders in this inn was the basis for Sweeney Todd; wealthy travelers were stripped of all useful items, then a level would open up a trapdoor where the victim would fall into a boiling pot of fat where they would die. Most of the activity is upstairs where the ...
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Wimbledon Common
London, England
48 miles from merston, UK-P6
Jerry Abershaw, nicknamed "The Laughing Highwayman", was known to terrorize this area before his hanging. He is seen on horseback riding through the common. The spirit of an escaped convict is also said to haunt this area. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Salisbury Cathedral
Salisbury, Wiltshire
49.4 miles from merston, UK-P6
A man named Lord Stourton was hanged for murder and buried here. Occasionally, people claim to see the noose he was hung with over his grave. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Debenhams' Department Store
Salisbury, Wiltshire
49.4 miles from merston, UK-P6
The headless apparition of the Duke of Buckingham has been seen here. He was executed back in the fifteenth century. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Haunch of Venison
Wiltshire, Salisbury, Wiltshire
49.5 miles from merston, UK-P6
A woman in white has been spotted here. Objects are also reported to move by themselves. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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St. Thomas and St. Edmund Church
Salisbury, Wiltshire
49.5 miles from merston, UK-P6
A distressed woman in grey has been reported. She is said to disappear when talked to. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Barnes Common
London, Greater London
50 miles from merston, UK-P6
This cemetery is overrun by foliage and has been a victim of vandalism. If you come here at night, take caution; if you don't run into a hooligan, you might encounter the spirit of a nun that hovers around. Another legend involved an imp that would attack people in the ...
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Caesar's Nightclub
London, Greater London
50.4 miles from merston, UK-P6
Now demolished (April 2015), the nightclub was once owned by a demonologist. The ghost of a woman named Ruth was commonly reported here, accompanied by the sound of footsteps and doors opening and closing by themselves. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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St Nicholas Chiswick
London, England
50.8 miles from merston, UK-P6
Mary Fauconburg and Frances Rich, the daughter of Oliver Cromwell, are said to haunt this location. After Cromwell's death, his body was disinterred and beheaded publicly. The daughters are said to have bribed a guard to have his remains placed here, but his body is currently in an unmarked grave. ...
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The Old Thatch
merston, Dorset
52 miles from merston, UK-P6
This quaint old public house is notorious for its ghost; the apparition of an old lady who has been sitting in a rocking chair on the ground floor. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Stockwell tube station
London, Greater London
52.5 miles from merston, UK-P6
A very sociable workman is said to approach people, but disappear suddenly. He is thought to be the ghost of a man who died at this station in the 1950's. Submitted by Chris Berglund
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Ickenham tube station
Ickenham, Greater London
53 miles from merston, UK-P6
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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Kensington Palace
London, Greater London
53.2 miles from merston, UK-P6
The ghost of King George II is said to stand on the roof, although some people have heard his voice throughout the building. A man wearing white period clothing is reported in the courtyard and an elderly woman believed to be Queen Victoria's aunt is also seen here. Submitted by Chris ...
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Chislehurst Caves
Chislehurst, Greater London
53.3 miles from merston, UK-P6
A strange mist will appear in many photos despite no reason. Sounds of children and dogs barking also come from within. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Vauxhall station
London, Greater London
53.3 miles from merston, UK-P6
A tall woman in brown clothing is seen in the tunnels. She is said to be seven feet tall. Submitted by Chris Berglund
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Grosvenor Hotel
London, Greater London
53.4 miles from merston, UK-P6
A hooded monk is seen in the cellar, usually within one's peripheral vision; he is said to vanish when guests turn their heads to get a look at him. A woman named the 'Grey Lady' is also seen in the corridors; she is believed to have been a nun who ...
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The Grenadier
London, Greater London
53.5 miles from merston, UK-P6
The ghost of a murdered officer is said to remain here. Other people say that there's an evil energy here who throws objects around. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Hyde Park Corner tube station
London, Greater London
53.7 miles from merston, UK-P6
A disembodied face has been seen here and might be the same ghost that gives people the feeling of being watched. Electrical breakers have been turned off and on by unknown forces and the temperature has suddenly dropped at times. Submitted by Chris Berglund
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Stonehenge
merston, Wiltshire
53.7 miles from merston, UK-P6
One of the most iconic monuments in the world, Stonehenge is believed to have been a cemetery and sacrificial site back in 3000 BC. Video has emerged of a white figure walking through here which gives more idea to the speculation that this place is haunted. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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