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0Bay Horse Inn
Ashburton, Devon
3.8 miles from Widdecombe, UK-D4
The upper floor of this public house is believed to be haunted by several young children. Staff have reported hearing babies crying, running footsteps and ghostly laughter. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Monks Retreat
Widdecombe, Devon
7.4 miles from Widdecombe, UK-D4
A friendly monk is reported to be here. His presence is usually a sign that danger is near and can be prevented. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Three Crowns Hotel
Chagford, England
7.5 miles from Widdecombe, UK-D4
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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The Old Church House Inn
Widdecombe, Devon
8 miles from Widdecombe, UK-D4
A phantom monk is said to be here. Footsteps, keys rattling, voices, breathing, and loud banging noises can be heard here. One account that took place in Room 1 involved a phantom arm pointing towards a nearby church. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Church House Inn
Widdecombe, Devon
8 miles from Widdecombe, UK-D4
In Room 1, a woman said she saw a disembodied hand pointing toward the nearby church. Other activity involves a monk's apparition, the sound of keys jangling, footsteps, and voices of unseen people. Submitted by Chris Berglund
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Dartington Hall
Dartington Hall, Devon
9.2 miles from Widdecombe, UK-D4
Among the figures people claim to see are a lady in white (usually in the garden), two other women in one of the bedrooms, and a horseman outside of the building. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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B3212
Widdecombe, Devon
10.3 miles from Widdecombe, UK-D4
After a motorcyclist died near this patch of road in the 1920's it is said that he will sometimes prevent accidents from occurring by taking control of the car or motorcycle (usually, the driver will see his pair of hands steering). There is also a belief that the hands are ...
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Berry Pomeroy Castle
Widdecombe, Devon
10.9 miles from Widdecombe, UK-D4
Be on the look-out for Margaret Pomeroy (also known as the White Lady). She was held captive in these dungeons and starved to death; she likes to wave at tourists. The Blue Lady is said to the daughter of one of the former Norman Lords who became pregnant after being ...
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The Oxenham Arms
South Zeal, Devon
12 miles from Widdecombe, UK-D4
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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Tors Hotel
Widdecombe, Devon
12.9 miles from Widdecombe, UK-D4
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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Watermans Arms
Widdecombe, Devon
13 miles from Widdecombe, UK-D4
A woman in grey holding keys (known as Emily) is spotted here from time to time. She usually looks distressed or gloomy. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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The Ley Arms
Widdecombe, Devon
13.6 miles from Widdecombe, UK-D4
A negative presence is usually felt in the restaurant area and by the toilets. Doors will sometimes open and slam by themselves and the scent of cigarette smoke can also be picked up. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Okehampton Castle
Widdecombe, Devon
14.6 miles from Widdecombe, UK-D4
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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The Cowick Barton
Exeter, Devon
14.8 miles from Widdecombe, UK-D4
A friendly monk is reported here, but the guests don't mind him. Another figure dressed as a Royalist soldier has been seen in different bedrooms. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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The White Hart Hotel
Okehampton, Devon
14.9 miles from Widdecombe, UK-D4
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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The Highwayman Inn
Widdecombe, Devon
15 miles from Widdecombe, UK-D4
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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Powderham Castle
Widdecombe, England
15.8 miles from Widdecombe, UK-D4
A mother and her child were walled up alive and are still felt here. A Grey Lady walks between the castle and the church; her appearance is said to be a bad omen. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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The Well House
Exeter, Devon
16 miles from Widdecombe, UK-D4
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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Exeter Cathedral
Exeter, Devon
16 miles from Widdecombe, UK-D4
A monk and a nun are thought to have fallen in love and then chose to commit suicide to remain together. Both spirits are seen here, long after their deaths in circa 1400. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Well House Tavern
Exeter, Devon
16 miles from Widdecombe, UK-D4
It is said that a monk and a nun engaging in a love affair killed themselves at this location. Robed figures are seen, perfume scents are picked up, and alarms are known to go off by themselves. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Rougemont Castle
Exeter, Devon
16.2 miles from Widdecombe, UK-D4
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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Churston Court
Widdecombe, Torbay
16.2 miles from Widdecombe, UK-D4
Monks are seen here walking around the grounds and even through the walls. One monk in particular is said to be in the kitchen. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Exmouth Rugby Club
Exmouth, England
17.2 miles from Widdecombe, UK-D4
CCTV caught a bar bell ringing by itself. Guests and workers have also noticed muffled voices despite the building being empty. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Royal Castle Hotel
Dartmouth, England
17.8 miles from Widdecombe, UK-D4
At night, the sound of James II exile can be heard. Guests will hear the sounds of horses on cobblestone followed by people exiting or entering a stagecoach, the door of the coach slamming, and then the carriage will take off, followed by three bell chimes. Other spirits reported here ...
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Dartmouth Castle
Dartmouth, Devon
18.6 miles from Widdecombe, UK-D4
The ghosts of several men (positive and negative energies) are reported in the Victorian gun gallery and the old tower. Also in the tower, a young lady is reported as well as a child. Poltergeist activity has been reported in various areas, loud banging noises are heard, and emotions can ...
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Minerva Inn
Plymouth, Plymouth
20.1 miles from Widdecombe, UK-D4
A tunnel system inside of here was used to send customers to the docks where they were placed on warships. A variety of ghostly women have been seen here including a woman with Elizabethan garb. Another spirit is said to be that of an angry man who yells at guests, ...
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Tudor Rose
Plymouth, Plymouth
20.2 miles from Widdecombe, UK-D4
Poltergeist activity is common here. Guests and employees report hearing footsteps in the upper rooms despite no one occupying them, as well as seeing figures that vanish quickly. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Plymouth Gin Distillery
Plymouth, Plymouth
20.2 miles from Widdecombe, UK-D4
Many ghosts have been picked up by psychic mediums. This includes: A woman and a child, a man with burns, and a man who had fallen all in the still room, numerous murders in the stock room, and a woman who had been stabbed to death in the Ladies' restroom. (Submitted ...
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Pilchard Inn
Widdecombe, England
20.2 miles from Widdecombe, UK-D4
A smuggler named Tom Crocker made this island his safe haven for some time. After his death centuries later (on the porch of this location), he is said to wander around the island (especially around the anniversary of his death). (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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The Weary Friar
Widdecombe, Cornwall
23.4 miles from Widdecombe, UK-D4
A phantom is said to appear on the stairs. Chandeliers swing and other objects move by themselves. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Fisherman's Cot Inn
Widdecombe, Devon
23.7 miles from Widdecombe, UK-D4
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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Trout Inn
Widdecombe, Devon
23.8 miles from Widdecombe, UK-D4
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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Kennaway House
Sidmouth, England
25.7 miles from Widdecombe, UK-D4
A young girl named Charlotte is reported here. Occurences became so frequent, one room is now called the Charlotte Room (where she is frequently seen). She is said to also move heavy objects and give guests the sense of not being alone. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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New Look
Sidmouth, England
25.9 miles from Widdecombe, UK-D4
A medium was called here after employees kept experiencing items falling off of their racks, noises were unaccounted for, and voices were heard. Some people reported seeing a Victorian granny inside of here. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Sidholme Hotel
Sidmouth, England
25.9 miles from Widdecombe, UK-D4
A Victorian woman recently was caught on photograph. She is said to be the wife of the owner from 142 years ago. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Finnygook Inn
Widdecombe, Cornwall
26 miles from Widdecombe, UK-D4
A man named Silas Finny used to call this place his when he was still alive. Since his death, his ghost is still reported here. His ghost is so common that the inn was named in his honor (Gook translates from Cornish to ghost). (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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The Devil's Stone Inn
Shebbear, Devon
27.4 miles from Widdecombe, UK-D4
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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New Look Boutique Store
Sidmouth, England
27.5 miles from Widdecombe, UK-D4
This boutique store in this quaint seaside town is reportedly haunted by the apparition of a woman named Gladys, a former tenant of the building. Staff reportedly heard loud noises, disembodied footsteps and whispering noises. I myself visited this store after the local newspaper ran an article, and experienced the ...
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Jamaica Inn
Widdecombe, Cornwall
33.7 miles from Widdecombe, UK-D4
A man who was murdered here is thought to still remain by the bar; some people have seen him sitting outside on one of the walls while others have heard his footsteps. Other ghosts, including that of an excecuted smuggler named Jack Travellis, the disembodied conversation of two people speaking ...
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The Stables Bed and Breakfast
Kilmington, Devon
36.3 miles from Widdecombe, UK-D4
I stayed in this historic barn conversion which was a former stable back in the eighteenth century, and experienced a great deal of paranormal activity. Throughout the night, I thought I heard sounds similar to the whinnying of a horse, even though there were none present. I also heard disembodied ...
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Thatched Inn
Widdecombe, Devon
36.8 miles from Widdecombe, UK-D4
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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Guildhall Building
Barnstaple, Devon
37.3 miles from Widdecombe, UK-D4
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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Braunton Inn
Braunton, Devon
39.1 miles from Widdecombe, UK-D4
The spirit of a man named Barnard remains here. Not much is known about him. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Royal Lion Hotel
Lyme Regis, Dorset
39.5 miles from Widdecombe, UK-D4
This historic inn dates back to the early seventeenth century, and is believed by many to be haunted. Witnesses have reported a ghostly most that materialises in the hotel hallways and the sounds of disembodied footsteps. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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The Wellington Hotel
Boscastle, Cornwall
40 miles from Widdecombe, UK-D4
Guests have reported seeing a coachman, a little girl, and an elderly woman in the hotel; Room 9 is said to have the most activity. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Bodmin Jail
Bodmin, Cornwall
41.3 miles from Widdecombe, UK-D4
The ghost of Selina Wadge is seen here holding the handkerchief which she held onto even after she was hanged. It is said that on the third floor, pregnant women become very emotional; this is thought to be Selina's presence. Other prisoners who have died here are reported and felt, ...
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The Choughs Hotel
Chard, Somerset
42.1 miles from Widdecombe, UK-D4
An inscription by the fireplace has a reputation for being unphotographable using flash; anyone who attempts to will have the camera malfunction, photo show up blurry, or not even show up at all. Upstairs, a knight has been seen, by the fireplace, an evil-looking old man has been spotted, and ...
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Taunton Castle
Taunton, Somerset
43.4 miles from Widdecombe, UK-D4
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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Bettiscombe Manor
Widdecombe, England
44.3 miles from Widdecombe, UK-D4
A businessman named Azariah Pinney had a slave who requested to be buried back in his homeland; after the death, Pinney didn't satisfy the demands and opted to have the slave buried at the local cemetery. Unfortunately, a terrible scream would roar through until the body was taken back to ...
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Clock House Inn
Widdecombe, Dorset
44.4 miles from Widdecombe, UK-D4
There are reports of various people sighting the apparition of a friendly young woman standing on the car park of the sixteenth century inn. Witnesses say she appears to have no legs. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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