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0Stradey Castle
Llanelli, Carmarthenshire
3.5 miles from Sylen, UK-X7
A multitude of ghost stories emerge from here including that of a female ghost with origins from the 19th century, to a mother who went mad after learning that children were killed in the Crimean War. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Parc Howard Museum
Llanelli, Carmarthenshire
3.5 miles from Sylen, UK-X7
A nurse and a soldier have been seen and heard here. Another reported being is that of a man who hid in the chimney to avoid being caught with a maid; he died inside and is thought to still be here. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Stradey Wood
Llanelli, Carmarthenshire
3.5 miles from Sylen, UK-X7
A runner who was hit by a car is said to still be here, dressed in old-timey clothes. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Thomas Arms
Llanelli, Wales
3.8 miles from Sylen, UK-X7
The ghost of a guest named Colin may be responsible for manipulating objects. CCTV actually caught a misty figure in one of the waiting rooms. Other than that, the cellar gives off a vicious feeling, and Room 6 has a reputation for giving off the feeling that you aren't alone ...
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St. Elli Parish Church
Llanelli, Carmarthenshire
3.9 miles from Sylen, UK-X7
A ghostly horse-drawn carriage is said to start out its route here before disappearing as it drives away. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Llanelly House
Llanelli, Carmarthenshire
3.9 miles from Sylen, UK-X7
A woman is reportedly seen here; it is also said that some people will hear her playing an organ. A former maid is also said to be here. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Bryn Terrace
Llanelli, Carmarthenshire
4.6 miles from Sylen, UK-X7
The ghost of a sea captain has been spotted here for quite some time. He is believed to be a malevolent spirit. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Kidwelly Castle
Kidwelly, Wales
6.3 miles from Sylen, UK-X7
Gwenllian ferch Gruffydd, who was the former wife of Prince Gruffydd ap Rhys, was beheaded and is seen wandering the grounds. Threatening voices are also heard in the prison. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Pembrey Woods
Pembrey, Carmarthenshire
7.7 miles from Sylen, UK-X7
A group of robbers called "hatchet men" would lure locals and sailors into the woods before slaughtering them and emptying their pockets. The ghosts of the hatchet men as well as some officers from the local RAF base are seen in this forest, usually as shadows. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Aberglasney Garden
Sylen, Carmarthenshire
10.5 miles from Sylen, UK-X7
The most active room is the Blue Room; inside, five maids were asphyxiated by a stove that was left on to assist with the drying of plaster. Visitors have been touched by invisible hands and sometimes see the faces of the women thought to have died in here. A fugitive ...
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Dinefwr Castle (Newton House)
Sylen, Carmarthenshire
11.1 miles from Sylen, UK-X7
The 'White Lady' is seen here; she is believed to be the ghost of Lady Elinor Cavendish, a woman forced into a marriage which she attempted to escape from. It is said that her suitor caught up to her here and murdered her where she has been seen ever since. ...
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Dylan Thomas Boathouse
Laugharne, Wales
13 miles from Sylen, UK-X7
The ghost said to be here isn't that of famous poet, Dylan Thomas, but rather his mother-in-law, Florence. Florence died here in 1958 and has been reported upstairs. The sounds of chairs being moved around are common, pictures swap around, and lights turn themselves on and off. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Oystermouth Castle
The Mumbles, Wales
13.1 miles from Sylen, UK-X7
A woman in a white robe is seen; her presence is very unsettling to all alike. She is believed to have been whipped to death. Others who faced being tortured to death may still be here as well. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Castle Hotel
Neath, Wales
16 miles from Sylen, UK-X7
A chambermaid who hung herself in 1885 is still seen here. In the cellar, staff and visitors believe a wolf can be heard howling. In Room 16, poltergeist activity is common and said to be blamed on a guest who died in the room. A cavalier and Edwardian boy have ...
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Craig-y-Nos Castle
Sylen, Powys
21 miles from Sylen, UK-X7
The former owner, Adelina Patti, is commonly reported here, as are her second husband, Nicolini, and the composer, Rossini. The Top Children's Ward is the most active; it was once a recovery center for children with tuberculosis, however, many never recovered. Children are seen and heard giggling, and objects are ...
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Margam Castle
Sylen, Neath Port Talbot
22.2 miles from Sylen, UK-X7
On the castle's staircase, former groundskeeper Robert Scott is seen; it is said that he is generally angry about his murder. Other activity includes a blacksmith who has been spotted randomly, and the sound of children running around and screaming. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Abbey Works
Sylen, Wales
22.5 miles from Sylen, UK-X7
This land was formed as an abbey but was forced to dissolve under Henry VIII. One monk put curse on the property saying that anyone who destroys the remains of the surrounding 20 foot wall would suffer... And so far, no one has been tempted to do so. The remains ...
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A4076
Johnston, Wales
35.9 miles from Sylen, UK-X7
Motorists have been forced to slam their brakes when shadowy figures dart across the raod. Shadows have also been seen standing on the side of the road; many accidents have occurred on this stretch so its history has reason for these sighting. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Miskin Manor
Sylen, Wales
37.6 miles from Sylen, UK-X7
In the Oak Room, a man who is thought to be the former 'Lord of the Manor' is seen. Two females are reported: the first is a little girl who occupies the garden and one of the bedrooms, the second is a woman in the bar and drawing room. She ...
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Llancaiach Fawr Manor
Trelewis, Merthyr Tydfil
37.8 miles from Sylen, UK-X7
The most commonly encountered occupant here is "Mattie", a former housekeeper from the 19th century, said to still be in the room in which she died. A Little boy is also said to be here, tugging on visitor's clothing. The ghosts here also make a common appearance on video or ...
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Sinai House
Lynton, Devon
38.1 miles from Sylen, UK-X7
45 different ghosts are here. Outside of the property is a tree that was once used to hang witches; some people who walk near the tree begin to feel emotionally distraught without knowing the knowledge of it. Inside of the premises, monks, soldiers, dark, malevolent shadows, and other full-bodied apparitions ...
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Castell Coch
Tongwynlais, Wales
41.2 miles from Sylen, UK-X7
A lady in white is seen here, thought to be the wife of the Third Marquis of Bute; however, her spirit has supposedly been reported before her time. Some believe it is a woman who is looking for her child. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Caerphilly Castle
Caerphilly, Caerphilly
41.7 miles from Sylen, UK-X7
The spirit of Alice of Angouleme, called 'The Green Lady', was caught in an affair and died having learned the news that her lover had been executed. She is still seen throughout the castle still mourning her lost love. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Tretower Court and Castle
Tretower, Powys
42.7 miles from Sylen, UK-X7
A woman is seen in Room 2; she is believed to Mary Anne Vaughan, still waiting for her husband, Roger, to come home. Submitted by Chris Berglund
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Llandaff Cathedral
Cardiff, Wales
43.7 miles from Sylen, UK-X7
Llandaff itself is said to be an unusually active suicide spot. Some of the ghosts wander around this place in the form of shadows. Ghostly monks, soldiers, and children have also been seen. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Braunton Inn
Braunton, Devon
44.6 miles from Sylen, UK-X7
The spirit of a man named Barnard remains here. Not much is known about him. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Nanteos Mansion
Dyffryn Paith, Ceredigion
45.1 miles from Sylen, UK-X7
In the nearby forest, listen for a harp player; this said to come from the ghost of a man named Gruffydd Evans. A man seen near the lake (believed to be David Rowland, having drowned here in 1899); he waves his arms as if he is herding animals. Inside, many ...
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Cardiff Castle
Cardiff, Wales
45.5 miles from Sylen, UK-X7
Items in the stockroom and heavy furniture have moved on their own. The Second Marquis of Bute died here and is seen in the chapel wearing a red coat. The apparition of his wife, Sophia, has been seen floating on the castle grounds. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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The National Museum Cardiff
Cardiff, Cymru
45.6 miles from Sylen, UK-X7
Lord Ninian Edward Crichton-Stuart died tragically in battle during World War I; he is said to be here, generally more often near election nights. The museum architect, Dunbar Smith, had his ashes interred here, but due to renovations, the remains were moved. Smith now haunts the corridors and causes a ...
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Guildhall Building
Barnstaple, Devon
45.8 miles from Sylen, UK-X7
This historic building is uses as both council offices and as a function hall. Staff have reported sighting two long dead council members wandering the premises after hours. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Baskerville Hall
Sylen, Powys
48.6 miles from Sylen, UK-X7
A figure known as "The White Lady" is seen in the rose garden and an unidentified man is spotted on the main staircase. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Thatched Inn
Sylen, Devon
50.1 miles from Sylen, UK-X7
During the evening at this restaurant and pub, staff and customers have reported hearing disembodied footsteps and the clinking of glasses when there is no one around. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Skirrid Mountain Inn
Sylen, Monmouthshire
51.2 miles from Sylen, UK-X7
The Skirrid Mountain Inn is the oldest Welsh pub (built over 900 years ago). Once a court where people were condemned, the judge himself (referred to as 'The Hanging Judge') is believed to be on the upper floors wandering; the hangman who worked alongside the judge is believed to still ...
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The Devil's Stone Inn
Shebbear, Devon
60.7 miles from Sylen, UK-X7
A playful girl, around aged 7, and a man with a grey beard have both been seen here. A coachman is also reported to wander around the restaurant area. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Maesmawr Hall Hotel
Sylen, Powys
62.2 miles from Sylen, UK-X7
An ancient, nearby Roman road was said to be the site of a ghostly army marching by. An Elizabethan housekeeper has been seen and strange light anomalies are also common. The current owner has reported strange banging noises and unexplained voices. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Gregynog Hall
Tregynon, Powys
66.6 miles from Sylen, UK-X7
This estate has been present since the twelfth century, but the building, as it is today, was built in the 1840s. While it is a popular tourist site, many guests and employees have seen a woman on the top floor; she is believed to have been a nurse in the ...
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Trout Inn
Sylen, Devon
67 miles from Sylen, UK-X7
This thatched cottage has been converted to an inn, and is believed to be haunted by a hovering shade that has been known to materialise in the closets of guests. A former owner recalls having witnessed this apparition on several occasions when the building was a private residence. (Submitted by Callum ...
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Fisherman's Cot Inn
Sylen, Devon
67 miles from Sylen, UK-X7
This historic inn is notorious for the ghostly laughter of a young woman that has been heard by guests. There are also reports of a headless horseman riding past the inn at a certain time every night. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Taunton Castle
Taunton, Somerset
67.6 miles from Sylen, UK-X7
James Scott, an illegitimate heir to the throne, overthrew this castle in 1685, but only a month later, a retaliation cost him his life as well as most of his soldiers. Many were hung on the gallows, other were forced to become slaves, but doubtless, it is said many of ...
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The White Hart Hotel
Okehampton, Devon
69.5 miles from Sylen, UK-X7
The voice of a child name Peter can be heard at times. He is said to play with other children who come and visit. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Okehampton Castle
Sylen, Devon
70 miles from Sylen, UK-X7
A famous legend here surrounds a woman named Mary Howard. While Mary was a well-to-do woman, in the afterlife, she has been confused with a woman named Lady Frances Howard, who murdered four of her husbands. It is said that Mary is carried in a carriage made of bone and ...
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Tors Hotel
Sylen, Devon
70.7 miles from Sylen, UK-X7
This family run hotel is haunted by an angry poltergeist that slams doors on the upper floors of the building. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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The Oxenham Arms
South Zeal, Devon
70.9 miles from Sylen, UK-X7
Two figures are reported here: a monk and a lady. Footsteps and a dragging noise are also reported here. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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The Highwayman Inn
Sylen, Devon
72.4 miles from Sylen, UK-X7
The ghost of a man named Sam has been reported wearing green and a feathered cap. He is said to have died in a battle somewhere around it. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Wookey Hole Caves / Wookey Hole Mill
Wookey Hole, Somerset
73.1 miles from Sylen, UK-X7
Both the caves and the nearby mill have had their share of tragedy. In the caves, a skeleton from the 11th century was uncovered and is thought to have belonged to a witch who still haunts the cave; a diver also lost life in here in 1949. In the mill, ...
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Ludlow Castle
Ludlow, Shropshire
74.8 miles from Sylen, UK-X7
A woman named Marion La Bruyere would lower a rope for her lover; one night, her lover betrayed her. He and his army used this rope to storm the castle, but La Bruyere slit his throat, then killed herself by jumping from the tower. she is screaming as if she ...
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Feathers Hotel
Ludlow, Shropshire
75 miles from Sylen, UK-X7
One guests in room 211 was dragged out of bed and later found herself drenched in water. In rooms 232 and 233, a man and his dog are seen. One rumored ghost involved a naked woman walking the streets who only appears to men. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Three Crowns Hotel
Chagford, England
75 miles from Sylen, UK-X7
The spirit of Sidney Godolphin is allegedly here. He is said to wander the premise and even manifest right in front of people, then retreats by walking through a wall. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Rougemont Castle
Exeter, Devon
75.1 miles from Sylen, UK-X7
This site used to be a prison; the last execution was of three witches, hanged in the 1680s. Some of those executed here are said to be restless in the afterlife and have been reported to disturb guests' hospitality here. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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The Well House
Exeter, Devon
75.3 miles from Sylen, UK-X7
People claim to spot women in black gowns who suddenly vanish. The odor of perfume, lights flickering, and alarms going off are also common activity here. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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