British people simply adore horror. This nation is full of intriguing haunted spots known for ghostly apparitions and urban legends that tell stories of supernatural happenings. Now as the Halloween season approaches, the number of visitors who would like to explore those eerie places and take part in ghost tours increases.
If you’re among those horror enthusiasts who can’t wait to uncover the mysteries of the United Kingdom, then consider visiting the following 5 haunted places in the country:
1. Napoleons Casino in Leeds
The city of Leeds in West Yorkshire has become an especially popular spot for people who have a fascination with the supernatural. While most horror explorers are well aware of spooky places in Leeds, such as Armley Mills, Kirkstall Abbey, and Temple Newsam, not many people know that Napoleons Casino, an entertainment venue in Leeds, also has a reputation for being haunted.
According to the urban legend, there’s one particular spirit that frequently wanders around the casino, around the area where he lost everything. Believe it or not, some gamblers are so confused by this legend that sometimes they refuse to play at a place where they have a sensation of being watched and instead switch to online jackpot slots that offer thrilling experiences without ghostly figures.
2. Blickling Hall, Norwich
Perhaps not surprisingly, one of the houses in Britain where the most famous queens of England once walked is now considered the most haunted one. Blickling Hall in Norwich was Anne Boleyn’s home, whose intriguing life has inspired numerous books and movies. It seems like after the tragic end to her life, Anne Boleyn’s spirit never truly left Blickling Hall.
According to the legend, every year on May 19th, the day of her death when King Henry VIII ordered Anne Boleyn to be beheaded, her ghost visits Blickling Hall. But her ghost isn’t the only one in this house — visitors have also noticed the ghost of Henry Hobart, the owner of this place in the 1600s. If you enjoy history and would like to witness extraordinary situations, this house is indeed a place for your interests.
3. Hampton Court Palace, Richmond
Hampton Court Palace is one of the most interesting places in the history of the United Kingdom. This palace was the home of King Henry VIII. However, the visitors have claimed that it’s haunted by the ghost of Henry VIII, as well as the two of his wives, Jane Seymour and Katherine Howard, who were beheaded on Henry’s demands, similar to Anne Boleyn.
It turns out that the ghosts of these two women are still in Hampton Court Palace and it’s common for visitors to hear Katherine’s dreadful screaming. This, in turn, means that this haunted location isn’t suitable for the faint-hearted. Still, if you want to explore British history and enjoy a spooky adventure as an extra benefit, you should definitely go for it.
4. Chillingham Castle, Northumberland
Chillingham Castle was built in the 12th century and is considered to be the most haunted historic castle in Britain. It is said that lots of ghosts visit this castle and some of them are angry but some can be friendly. One of the most known ghosts of Chillingham Castle is the White Pantry Ghost, who, according to the story, locked a footman inside the pantry. Another ghost is the Blue Boy that haunts the Pink Room of the castle and the people have claimed to see his blue halo.
5. Pendle Hill, Lancashire
The last but definitely not the least mysterious place in the United Kingdom is Pendle Hill — a significant historical place in Lancashire, often associated with witch trials. People say that this land is haunted by the women who were killed as witches, accusing them of witchcraft in the 17th century when lots of women would get punished unfairly.
Local people who live in Lancashire have reported that ghosts of those witches still hunt the villages around Pendle Hill. Not only residents but some visitors also claim that they felt strangled while being there.
Final Thoughts
Overall, those are some of the few haunted places you should visit if you happen to be in the United Kingdom. Most of these locations are especially attractive for tourists who are fascinated by history and would love to discover and explore haunted places to experience paranormal events.
So, if you’re one of those people who plans a trip to the United Kingdom and are not afraid of new exciting, and a bit scary experiences, mark those 5 places to visit to make your adventure even more fulfilling.
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