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0Shrigley Hall Hotel, Golf and Country Club
Rainow, Cheshire East
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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Stockport Workhouse
Stockport, Greater Manchester
9.2 miles from Rainow, UK-Z7
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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The Lion and Swan
Congleton, Cheshire East
10.3 miles from Rainow, UK-Z7
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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Winnats Pass
Rainow, England
11.7 miles from Rainow, UK-Z7
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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Tatton Old Hall
Rainow, Cheshire East
12.8 miles from Rainow, UK-Z7
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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Ordsall Hall
Salford, Greater Manchester
15.5 miles from Rainow, UK-Z7
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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The Old Hall Hotel
Sandbach, Cheshire East
15.6 miles from Rainow, UK-Z7
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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Royal Exchange Theatre
Manchester, Greater Manchester
15.6 miles from Rainow, UK-Z7
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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Oldham Coliseum Theatre
Oldham, Greater Manchester
18 miles from Rainow, UK-Z7
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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The Greengate Brewery
Middleton, Greater Manchester
18.4 miles from Rainow, UK-Z7
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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Hartford Hall
Hartford, Cheshire West and Chester
19.6 miles from Rainow, UK-Z7
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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Tissington Hall
Tissington, Derbyshire
20.1 miles from Rainow, UK-Z7
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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Gladstone Pottery Museum
Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent
20.7 miles from Rainow, UK-Z7
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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Alton Towers
Rainow, Staffordshire
21.7 miles from Rainow, UK-Z7
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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The Grand Pavilion
Matlock Bath, Derbyshire
23.7 miles from Rainow, UK-Z7
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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Ye Olde Man and Scythe
Bolton, Lancashire
25.3 miles from Rainow, UK-Z7
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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The National Emergency Services Museum
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
25.6 miles from Rainow, UK-Z7
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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Hack Green Nuclear Bunker
Rainow, Cheshire East
26.1 miles from Rainow, UK-Z7
Several apparitions are seen here, primarily, people who thought to be current workers, but disappear in an instant. Old phones are known to ring, but the phone's service has been disconnected entirely! In the theater, forces touch and grab visitors; overwhelming energy is known to make people sick or cause ...
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Hall i' th' Wood
Bolton, Greater Manchester
26.3 miles from Rainow, UK-Z7
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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Pomegranate Theatre
Chesterfield, England
26.8 miles from Rainow, UK-Z7
The ghost of a lady in grey has been seen. Nothing is known about her. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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The Manor Castle
Sheffield, England
26.8 miles from Rainow, UK-Z7
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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Smithills Hall
Bolton, Greater Manchester
27.3 miles from Rainow, UK-Z7
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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Royal Court Theatre
Bacup, Lancashire
29.3 miles from Rainow, UK-Z7
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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Combermere Abbey
Combermere, England
30.2 miles from Rainow, UK-Z7
In 1891, one of the most famous ghost photos was captured in the library. It is believed that the ghost of Lord Combermere was captured sitting in his chair (while skeptics believe it might've been the exposure capturing someone who sat in the chair). (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Renishaw Hall
Renishaw, Derbyshire
30.2 miles from Rainow, UK-Z7
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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The Stork Inn
Billinge, England
30.3 miles from Rainow, UK-Z7
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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Rowton Moor
Christleton, Cheshire West and Chester
32.3 miles from Rainow, UK-Z7
In 1645, the Battle of Rowton Heath claimed the lives of countless. Royalist leader, Lord Bernand Stewart, died in the conflict and has been seen on horseback ever since. William Lawes, a court musician who also died in the battle, is still said to play his music. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Ancient High House
Stafford, Staffordshire
33 miles from Rainow, UK-Z7
William Marson, a former worker here from the mid-nineteenth century, is seen in the shop room of the museum. He is said to wear an apron and a bowler cap. A man is seen walking up the stairs and EMF detectors will usually spike when his spirit is present. In ...
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The Swan Hotel
Stafford, Staffordshire
33 miles from Rainow, UK-Z7
Similar to the Swan Hotel in Lavenham, a jilted bride took her own life and now haunts here. She's reportedly seen in her white gown and has a reputation for even scaring employees away. Poltergeist activity is also reported and could very well be related to the burial site that ...
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Tutbury Castle
Tutbury, Staffordshire
33.2 miles from Rainow, UK-Z7
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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Speke Hall
Liverpool, Merseyside
33.5 miles from Rainow, UK-Z7
There are ghosts that reside here including the White Lady, a ghost gardener from the 19th century, a priest, and a cavalier known to interact with visitors. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Knowsley Hall
Knowsley, Merseyside
33.5 miles from Rainow, UK-Z7
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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Derby Gaol
Derby, Derby
34.5 miles from Rainow, UK-Z7
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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Chester Walls
Chester, England
34.6 miles from Rainow, UK-Z7
A Roman soldier was murdered by the parents of his lover. Since his death, he has been reported between the ampitheatre and Newgate. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Thorntons PLC
Chester, England
34.6 miles from Rainow, UK-Z7
A jilted bride named Sarah hung herself in this building. She would throw objects around and give guests and staff the sense of being watched. However, activity here might have stopped after one psychic has claimed to have crossed Sarah into the afterlife to be reunited with her lover. (Submitted by ...
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Ye Olde Kings Head
Chester, Cheshire West and Chester
34.7 miles from Rainow, UK-Z7
Children are heard running around; it is said that they were murdered by their father who was caught in the middle of a love affair. Items are thrown at guests and employees, doors open and close by themselves, lights turn off and on by themselves; there's a reputation that at ...
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The Pied Bull
Chester, Cheshire West and Chester
34.7 miles from Rainow, UK-Z7
The cellar is haunted by a man who stumbled down a staircase while holding a knife. Staff members refuse to go down alone because they feel his presence. Ghostly chambermaids are also seen here, still attending to their work. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Chez Jules
Chester, Cheshire
34.7 miles from Rainow, UK-Z7
Formerly the Old Fire Station, tales of a figure named 'Fireman Jack' reported a man dressed as a firefighter with a mustache, often smiling at the other firefighters. The site is now that of a French restaurant. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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George and Dragon
Chester, England
34.7 miles from Rainow, UK-Z7
It is said that the ghost of a Roman soldier wanders around here, as the building was supposedly built on a Roman burial ground. Footsteps can be heard as if a group of people are marching, even late at night. Most of the activity is believed to come from Room ...
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The Jorrocks
Derby, Derby
34.9 miles from Rainow, UK-Z7
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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Stanley Palace
Chester, Cheshire West and Chester
34.9 miles from Rainow, UK-Z7
The ghost of a woman named Elizabeth is said to manifest in old-fashion clothes. Other spirits include a man dressed in a World War II uniform, a lady with grey hair who is usually found around the piano, and a little girl who is thought to have died on the ...
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Pleasley Vale Mills
Pleasley Vale, Nottinghamshire
35.7 miles from Rainow, UK-Z7
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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Croxteth Hall
Liverpool, Merseyside
35.8 miles from Rainow, UK-Z7
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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Wakefield Kirkgate Railway Station
Wakefield, West Yorkshire
36.2 miles from Rainow, UK-Z7
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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Bolling Hall
Bradford, West Yorkshire
36.8 miles from Rainow, UK-Z7
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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Annesley Hall
Rainow, Nottinghamshire
37 miles from Rainow, UK-Z7
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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Newsham Park Hospital
Liverpool, Merseyside
37 miles from Rainow, UK-Z7
Newsham Park Hospital used to be an orphanage before it housed the sick. It now lays abandoned, but photographs and investigations have picked up the presence of a child upstairs. The building is said to have an oppressive atmosphere and visitors should expect the sounds of someone running or dragging ...
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Cannock Chase
Rainow, England
37.3 miles from Rainow, UK-Z7
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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Conisborough Castle
Conisbrough, England
37.3 miles from Rainow, UK-Z7
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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The Gaumont Cinema
Liverpool, Merseyside
37.4 miles from Rainow, UK-Z7
A woman who died during a game of bingo is said to remain here hoping to claim her reward and a man who hanged himself behind the screen is also reported. Bizarre shadows and lights are a common sight here. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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