Haunted Places in scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire



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    Saltmarshe Hall

    Saltmarshe, East Riding of Yorkshire

    10.9 miles from scunthorpe, UK-J3

    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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    Lady Le Gros

    Beverley, England

    20.6 miles from scunthorpe, UK-J3

    A Victorian gentleman, said to be the former landlord, was playful and had a habit of appearing and disappearing. Since a new landlady took over the pub, it is said that a psychic was brought here and laid his spirit (as well as others) to rest. Sadly, it was bulldozed in ...


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    Bradley Wood

    scunthorpe, North East Lincolnshire

    21.7 miles from scunthorpe, UK-J3

    Supposedly, a solemn looking woman (known as "The Black Lady") is seen here. She is reported to sometimes show up on camera. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)


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    Conisborough Castle

    Conisbrough, England

    24.6 miles from scunthorpe, UK-J3

    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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    Pontefract Castle

    Pontefract, England

    27.9 miles from scunthorpe, UK-J3

    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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    York Guild Hall

    York, York

    31.5 miles from scunthorpe, UK-J3

    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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    RAF Metheringham

    scunthorpe, Lincolnshire

    33.2 miles from scunthorpe, UK-J3

    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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    Renishaw Hall

    Renishaw, Derbyshire

    34.2 miles from scunthorpe, UK-J3

    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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    Wakefield Kirkgate Railway Station

    Wakefield, West Yorkshire

    35 miles from scunthorpe, UK-J3

    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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    The Manor Castle

    Sheffield, England

    35.4 miles from scunthorpe, UK-J3

    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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    Temple Newsam

    Leeds, West Yorkshire

    35.9 miles from scunthorpe, UK-J3

    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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    The National Emergency Services Museum

    Sheffield, South Yorkshire

    36.4 miles from scunthorpe, UK-J3

    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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    Pleasley Vale Mills

    Pleasley Vale, Nottinghamshire

    36.5 miles from scunthorpe, UK-J3

    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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    Pomegranate Theatre

    Chesterfield, England

    39.8 miles from scunthorpe, UK-J3

    The ghost of a lady in grey has been seen. Nothing is known about her. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)


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    RAF East Kirby

    East Kirkby, Lincolnshire

    40.6 miles from scunthorpe, UK-J3

    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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    Annesley Hall

    scunthorpe, Nottinghamshire

    43.5 miles from scunthorpe, UK-J3

    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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    Nunnington Hall

    scunthorpe, North Yorkshire

    45.1 miles from scunthorpe, UK-J3

    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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    Bolling Hall

    Bradford, West Yorkshire

    46.6 miles from scunthorpe, UK-J3

    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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    The Galleries of Justice

    The Shire Hall High Pavement, Nottinghamshire

    48.2 miles from scunthorpe, UK-J3

    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

    48.5 miles from scunthorpe, UK-J3

    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 Grand Pavilion

    Matlock Bath, Derbyshire

    49.4 miles from scunthorpe, UK-J3

    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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    Scarborough Castle

    scunthorpe, England

    49.8 miles from scunthorpe, UK-J3

    The beheaded ghost of Piers Gaveston is reported here. He is said to lunge at visitors and has a very malicious behavior. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)


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    Winnats Pass

    scunthorpe, England

    50.2 miles from scunthorpe, UK-J3

    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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    Busby Stoop Inn

    scunthorpe, North Yorkshire

    54 miles from scunthorpe, UK-J3

    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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    East Riddlesden Hall

    Riddlesden, West Yorkshire

    54.2 miles from scunthorpe, UK-J3

    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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    Parkside Social Club

    Haworth, England

    55.9 miles from scunthorpe, UK-J3

    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

    56.1 miles from scunthorpe, UK-J3

    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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    Elvaston Castle

    scunthorpe, Derbyshire

    56.8 miles from scunthorpe, UK-J3

    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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    The Jorrocks

    Derby, Derby

    57 miles from scunthorpe, UK-J3

    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

    57.2 miles from scunthorpe, UK-J3

    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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    Tissington Hall

    Tissington, Derbyshire

    57.4 miles from scunthorpe, UK-J3

    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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    Old Silent Inn

    Stanbury, England

    57.7 miles from scunthorpe, UK-J3

    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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    Oldham Coliseum Theatre

    Oldham, Greater Manchester

    59.9 miles from scunthorpe, UK-J3

    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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    Shrigley Hall Hotel, Golf and Country Club

    scunthorpe, Cheshire East

    62 miles from scunthorpe, UK-J3

    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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    Alton Towers

    scunthorpe, Staffordshire

    65.6 miles from scunthorpe, UK-J3

    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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    Tutbury Castle

    Tutbury, Staffordshire

    66 miles from scunthorpe, UK-J3

    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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    Kiplin Hall

    scunthorpe, North Yorkshire

    66.3 miles from scunthorpe, UK-J3

    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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    Belgrave Hall

    Leicester, Leicester

    66.8 miles from scunthorpe, UK-J3

    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

    68.6 miles from scunthorpe, UK-J3

    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 Pot and Glass

    Stockton-on-Tees, England

    70.2 miles from scunthorpe, UK-J3

    Staff and visitors say that a friendly ghost is here, but not much is known about it. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)


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    Sandringham House

    scunthorpe, Norfolk

    70.9 miles from scunthorpe, UK-J3

    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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    Thornaby Centre

    Thornaby, England

    71.2 miles from scunthorpe, UK-J3

    The ghost of an airman is said to be here; some of the electrical equipment acts up by itself as if someone is controlling it. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)


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    Preston Hall - Stockton-on-Tees

    Stockton-on-Tees, England

    71.4 miles from scunthorpe, UK-J3

    The ghost of a highwayman, a woman walking her dog, and most commonly, a grey lady have been seen. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)


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    Castle Rising

    scunthorpe, Norfolk

    71.6 miles from scunthorpe, UK-J3

    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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    Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery

    Peterborough, Peterborough

    71.9 miles from scunthorpe, UK-J3

    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

    71.9 miles from scunthorpe, UK-J3

    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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    The Green Dragon

    Stockton-on-Tees, England

    72.9 miles from scunthorpe, UK-J3

    Activity is common in the cellar; staff feels as if they are not alone and sometimes report being touched. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)


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    Gladstone Pottery Museum

    Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent

    73.8 miles from scunthorpe, UK-J3

    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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    Blackwell Grange Hotel

    Darlington, Darlington

    74.3 miles from scunthorpe, UK-J3

    A painting was acquired of a woman in a tartan outfit. The woman in the painting is said to have been attached to the painting and now haunts this building as revenge for husband's slaughter. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)


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    Darlington Civic Theatre

    Darlington, England

    74.5 miles from scunthorpe, UK-J3

    Ghosts ranging from stagehands, former managers, and crying children have been reported here all throughout the theatre. Recently, a photograph captured two ghosts sitting in the distance lending to the belief that there's more ghosts here than previously thought! (Submitted by Chris Berglund)


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