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0The Talbot Hotel
Oundle, Northamptonshire
13.3 miles from preston, UK-L4
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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Belgrave Hall
Leicester, Leicester
17.6 miles from preston, UK-L4
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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The Guildhall
Leicester, Leicester
17.8 miles from preston, UK-L4
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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Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery
Peterborough, Peterborough
19.8 miles from preston, UK-L4
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
19.9 miles from preston, UK-L4
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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Kimbolton School
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
25.2 miles from preston, UK-L4
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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Brownsover Hall Hotel
Rugby, Warwickshire
26.8 miles from preston, UK-L4
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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Delapre Abbey
Northampton, Northamptonshire
26.9 miles from preston, UK-L4
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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The Galleries of Justice
The Shire Hall High Pavement, Nottinghamshire
30.1 miles from preston, UK-L4
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 Trip to Jerusalem
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
30.2 miles from preston, UK-L4
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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Coombe Abbey Hotel
preston, Warwickshire
31.8 miles from preston, UK-L4
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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Old Ferry Boat Inn
preston, England
34.8 miles from preston, UK-L4
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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Elvaston Castle
preston, Derbyshire
34.9 miles from preston, UK-L4
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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Coundon Court
preston, England
36.7 miles from preston, UK-L4
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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The Jorrocks
Derby, Derby
38.9 miles from preston, UK-L4
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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Annesley Hall
preston, Nottinghamshire
39.1 miles from preston, UK-L4
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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Derby Gaol
Derby, Derby
39.3 miles from preston, UK-L4
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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Wysing Arts Centre
preston, Cambridgeshire
39.7 miles from preston, UK-L4
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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RAF Metheringham
preston, Lincolnshire
40.2 miles from preston, UK-L4
A young woman is often reported on the side of the road trying to get help. She'll often get into the vehicle of the driver (if permitted), but vanish before she reaches her destination (as well as leave behind a foul odour). She is believed to be a young woman ...
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Tamworth Castle
preston,
41.2 miles from preston, UK-L4
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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Warwick Castle
Warwick, Warwickshire
42.8 miles from preston, UK-L4
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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Woburn Abbey
preston, England
42.9 miles from preston, UK-L4
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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University of Cambridge
Cambridge, England
44.4 miles from preston, UK-L4
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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Tutbury Castle
Tutbury, Staffordshire
44.5 miles from preston, UK-L4
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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Pleasley Vale Mills
Pleasley Vale, Nottinghamshire
45.2 miles from preston, UK-L4
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 Bell Hotel
Winslow, Buckinghamshire
46.1 miles from preston, UK-L4
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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Pype Hayes Hall
Birmingham, England
46.1 miles from preston, UK-L4
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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RAF East Kirby
East Kirkby, Lincolnshire
47.8 miles from preston, UK-L4
The control tower has the most activity; people report hearing footsteps and feeling like they aren't alone. Numerous accidents have taken place here and those victims might be the ones responsible. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Aston Hall
Birmingham, England
49.5 miles from preston, UK-L4
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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The Grand Pavilion
Matlock Bath, Derbyshire
50.3 miles from preston, UK-L4
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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New Alexandra Theatre
Birmingham, England
50.5 miles from preston, UK-L4
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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Ettington Park Hotel
Alderminster, Warwickshire
50.9 miles from preston, UK-L4
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
preston, Warwickshire
51 miles from preston, UK-L4
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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Castle Rising
preston, Norfolk
51.4 miles from preston, UK-L4
Former French royalty, Queen Isabella, was thought to be responsible for the death of King Edward II (see: Berkeley Castle). After his death, she lived the rest of her life here and was said to have gone mad. People have heard screaming and maniacal laughter. Apparitions and mist have also ...
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Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre
Birmingham, England
51.5 miles from preston, UK-L4
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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Minsden Chapel
preston, Hertfordshire
51.6 miles from preston, UK-L4
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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Pomegranate Theatre
Chesterfield, England
52.9 miles from preston, UK-L4
The ghost of a lady in grey has been seen. Nothing is known about her. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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The Holt Hotel
preston, Oxfordshire
53.4 miles from preston, UK-L4
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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Tissington Hall
Tissington, Derbyshire
53.6 miles from preston, UK-L4
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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Sandringham House
preston, Norfolk
53.8 miles from preston, UK-L4
Poltergeist activity is reported here; books fly off of shelves, blankets are pulled, footsteps are heard, cold blasts of air are felt, lights turn off and on, and a wheezing noise is heard. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Cannock Chase
preston, England
54.5 miles from preston, UK-L4
In the 1980's, there was an unusually high number of sightings related to 'black-eyed children', or children with eyes as black as coal. Recently, a girl with this description is being reported here. Some believe the children to be demonic. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Renishaw Hall
Renishaw, Derbyshire
55.1 miles from preston, UK-L4
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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Alton Towers
preston, Staffordshire
55.8 miles from preston, UK-L4
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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Brightstone Road
Rubery, England
56 miles from preston, UK-L4
Screams are sometimes heard early in the morning. A crying boy has also been seen. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Brocket Arms
preston, Hertfordshire
56 miles from preston, UK-L4
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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Cross Keys Hotel
Saffron Walden, Essex
56.7 miles from preston, UK-L4
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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Four Crosses Inn
Four Crosses, Staffordshire
57 miles from preston, UK-L4
Ghosts of children are seen and heard. In the washrooms, a woman and a soldier are seen. Objects move by themselves (even if they are too heavy for a human to carry). (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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The Station Hotel
Dudley, West Midlands
57.4 miles from preston, UK-L4
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
57.5 miles from preston, UK-L4
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
57.6 miles from preston, UK-L4
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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