Haunted Places in burton overy, Leicestershire



  • 0

    The Guildhall

    Leicester, Leicester

    7.4 miles from burton overy, UK-H5

    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 ...


    Read more »
  • 0

    Belgrave Hall

    Leicester, Leicester

    8.3 miles from burton overy, UK-H5

    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 ...


    Read more »
  • 0

    Brownsover Hall Hotel

    Rugby, Warwickshire

    16.1 miles from burton overy, UK-H5

    A rather cruel man nicknamed 'One-Handed Boughton’ continued his reign of terror even after his death. His ghost was so vicious, a team of clergymen attempted to exorcise his spirit, but he only returned later on. Footsteps, groaning, growling, and other unusual noises are still heard. Mysterious figures have also ...


    Read more »
  • 0

    Coombe Abbey Hotel

    burton overy, Warwickshire

    20.1 miles from burton overy, UK-H5

    A hooded monk is seen, thought to be Abbott Geoffrey; Geoffrey was murdered in 1345 (perhaps he's the poltergeist also reported in the kitchen). A young woman named Matilda also has a history with this house. She had become pregnant by the master of the house, yet he refused to ...


    Read more »
  • 0

    The Talbot Hotel

    Oundle, Northamptonshire

    23.1 miles from burton overy, UK-H5

    A lady in black is known to appear and vanish by the staircase. She is rumored to be Mary, Queen of Scots. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)


    Read more »
  • 0

    Delapre Abbey

    Northampton, Northamptonshire

    24 miles from burton overy, UK-H5

    In the fifteenth century, the Battle of Northampton took place here. Along with the ghosts of deceased soldiers, nuns are also reported here. In the cellar, objects move and voices are heard. The enery responsible for it isn't said to be a good one. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)


    Read more »
  • 0

    Coundon Court

    burton overy, England

    24.8 miles from burton overy, UK-H5

    A nanny fell to her death here and had been seen by staff members on the staircase by the library. The founder of the academy, George Singer, has also been seen from time to time looking out the window. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)


    Read more »
  • 0

    Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem

    Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

    27.2 miles from burton overy, UK-H5

    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 ...


    Read more »
  • 0

    The Galleries of Justice

    The Shire Hall High Pavement, Nottinghamshire

    27.2 miles from burton overy, UK-H5

    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 ...


    Read more »
  • 0

    Elvaston Castle

    burton overy, Derbyshire

    28 miles from burton overy, UK-H5

    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


    Read more »

  • Historic Haunted America
    Michael Norman
  • 0

    Tamworth Castle

    burton overy,

    29.6 miles from burton overy, UK-H5

    The ghost of nun (called The Black Lady) has commonly been photographed in full apparition form. Another ghost, called The White Lady, is said to haunt the battlements which she threw herself from. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)


    Read more »
  • 0

    Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery

    Peterborough, Peterborough

    31.6 miles from burton overy, UK-H5

    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 ...


    Read more »
  • 0

    Warwick Castle

    Warwick, Warwickshire

    31.6 miles from burton overy, UK-H5

    Sir Fulke Greville, a poet, playwright, and later, Commissioner of Treasury, restored this castle to the condition that it currently remains in, but was murdered by his servant after an argument ensued. Greville died here and has been seen in his former study room, sometimes standing in the shadows watching ...


    Read more »
  • 0

    Peterborough Museum

    Peterborough, Peterborough

    31.7 miles from burton overy, UK-H5

    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, ...


    Read more »
  • 0

    The Jorrocks

    Derby, Derby

    31.7 miles from burton overy, UK-H5

    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)


    Read more »
  • 0

    Kimbolton School

    Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire

    31.9 miles from burton overy, UK-H5

    The ghost of Catherine of Aragon is seen here, having it once been her home. She is usually seen walking in the hall. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)


    Read more »
  • 0

    Derby Gaol

    Derby, Derby

    32.1 miles from burton overy, UK-H5

    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 ...


    Read more »
  • 0

    Pype Hayes Hall

    Birmingham, England

    34.1 miles from burton overy, UK-H5

    This home has a history of tragedy ranging from a lovers' suicide pact, to a man who died of heartbreak when he found out about his wife's affair; the woman in the pact and the heartbroken man are both reported here. One strange report involves a man in a black ...


    Read more »
  • 0

    Tutbury Castle

    Tutbury, Staffordshire

    35.3 miles from burton overy, UK-H5

    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)


    Read more »
  • 0

    Annesley Hall

    burton overy, Nottinghamshire

    36 miles from burton overy, UK-H5

    Two ghosts named Elizabeth and William are said to be here. A ghostly fog has also appeared in photographs. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)


    Read more »
  • 0

    Aston Hall

    Birmingham, England

    37.4 miles from burton overy, UK-H5

    A woman who was locked upstairs (either by a jealous who caught her having an affair or by her father who caught her trying to elope) where she spent the rest of her days. Guests have reported her as well a young man who hung himself on the property. The ...


    Read more »
  • 0

    New Alexandra Theatre

    Birmingham, England

    38.4 miles from burton overy, UK-H5

    Leon Salberg, once a manager to this locale, died in this building and has been seen here ever since. A former head of the wardrobe department, a man in a top hat, a grey lady, a stage manager who jangles his keys, and entity who drains from electrical equipment have ...


    Read more »
  • 0

    Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre

    Birmingham, England

    39.4 miles from burton overy, UK-H5

    Security footage caught a grey phantom that staff and security believed was responsible for triggering a burglary alarm. Crying has also been heard and the ghost of a ward sister was also seen. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)


    Read more »
  • 0

    Ettington Park Hotel

    Alderminster, Warwickshire

    40.7 miles from burton overy, UK-H5

    A woman named Lady Emma is seen in a white dress floating through walls. In the library, a man has been seen accompanied by a dog, and a Victorian woman has been seen throughout. A monk, an army officer, and two children who drowned are also reported here. (Submitted by Chris ...


    Read more »
  • 0

    Ettington Park Hotel

    burton overy, Warwickshire

    40.8 miles from burton overy, UK-H5

    This location was used as the set for the 1963 horror film The Haunting, but the location itself has more to offer. Reports of several Victorian-era ghosts are seen including that of a woman, a servant, and former occupants Edward Shirley, as well as two of the Shirley children who ...


    Read more »
  • 0

    Pleasley Vale Mills

    Pleasley Vale, Nottinghamshire

    43.3 miles from burton overy, UK-H5

    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 ...


    Read more »
  • 0

    The Bell Hotel

    Winslow, Buckinghamshire

    43.5 miles from burton overy, UK-H5

    The former owner of the hotel, Angelina, was pushed down the stairs by her lover when he learned she was pregnant. She is still here, as are two other spirits that can't seem to cross over. The first is the spirit of a little girl looking for her family, the ...


    Read more »
  • 0

    Cannock Chase

    burton overy, England

    43.5 miles from burton overy, UK-H5

    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)


    Read more »
  • 0

    Woburn Abbey

    burton overy, England

    43.8 miles from burton overy, UK-H5

    The Abbot of Woburn denounced the king and was hanged for his opinion; he was seen standing beside the old tree from which he hanged, yet, is no longer thought to be there. In the Butler's Pantry, a strange brown blur is seen (said to resemble a monk). Duchess Mary ...


    Read more »
  • 0

    Brightstone Road

    Rubery, England

    43.9 miles from burton overy, UK-H5

    Screams are sometimes heard early in the morning. A crying boy has also been seen. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)


    Read more »

  • Haunted Schools
    Allan S. Mott
  • 0

    Old Ferry Boat Inn

    burton overy, England

    44.3 miles from burton overy, UK-H5

    A woman named Juliet Tewsley hung herself on March 17th, 1050 after suffering from a case of a bad broken heart. She is said to return every March 17th on the eve of her suicide. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)


    Read more »
  • 0

    The Grand Pavilion

    Matlock Bath, Derbyshire

    44.8 miles from burton overy, UK-H5

    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)


    Read more »
  • 0

    The Station Hotel

    Dudley, West Midlands

    45.4 miles from burton overy, UK-H5

    A female servant named Elizabeth was murdered by the hotel manager; she is the most commonly seen ghost here. A writer who knew of Elizabeth's murder, two children, and a man sitting in Room 214 have also been picked up here. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)


    Read more »
  • 0

    Dudley Castle

    Dudley, England

    45.5 miles from burton overy, UK-H5

    A woman called 'The Grey Lady' died from grief after her daughter's death. She has been seen throughout and a photograph recently surfaced believing they had caught her image. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)


    Read more »
  • 0

    Dudley Castle

    Dudley, West Midlands

    45.5 miles from burton overy, UK-H5

    The most famous ghost here is the Grey Lady. Dorothy Beaumont, thought to be the aforementioned phantom, died during childbirth and demanded to be buried next to her child and that her husband not attend the funeral. However, neither of her wishes were granted and she still wanders about, sometimes ...


    Read more »
  • 0

    Four Crosses Inn

    Four Crosses, Staffordshire

    45.6 miles from burton overy, UK-H5

    Ghosts of children are seen and heard. In the washrooms, a woman and a soldier are seen. Objects move by themselves (even if they are too heavy for a human to carry). (Submitted by Chris Berglund)


    Read more »
  • 0

    Tissington Hall

    Tissington, Derbyshire

    46.4 miles from burton overy, UK-H5

    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 ...


    Read more »
  • 0

    The Holt Hotel

    burton overy, Oxfordshire

    46.6 miles from burton overy, UK-H5

    A highwayman named Claude Duval occupied this building and killed the former landlord. In Room 3, guests feel as if they are being watched and beds shake by themselves. Sometimes, heavy footsteps are heard walking down the hall. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)


    Read more »
  • 0

    Alton Towers

    burton overy, Staffordshire

    47.2 miles from burton overy, UK-H5

    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 ...


    Read more »
  • 0

    Wysing Arts Centre

    burton overy, Cambridgeshire

    47.4 miles from burton overy, UK-H5

    Once a home to another family before being turned into an art museum, one of the former homeowners is said to reside here. The original house is said to have burned down and killed the entire family. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)


    Read more »
  • 0

    Ye Olde Black Cross

    Bromsgrove, Worcestershire

    47.7 miles from burton overy, UK-H5

    A cavalier has been reported in the bar and lounge. Sometimes, objects are thrown around. Room 2 is said to be the most active site here. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)


    Read more »
  • 0

    RAF Metheringham

    burton overy, Lincolnshire

    47.9 miles from burton overy, UK-H5

    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 ...


    Read more »
  • 0

    Pomegranate Theatre

    Chesterfield, England

    49.5 miles from burton overy, UK-H5

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


    Read more »
  • 0

    The Swan Hotel

    Stafford, Staffordshire

    49.6 miles from burton overy, UK-H5

    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 ...


    Read more »
  • 0

    Ancient High House

    Stafford, Staffordshire

    49.6 miles from burton overy, UK-H5

    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 ...


    Read more »
  • 0

    Macdonald Bear Hotel

    Woodstock, Oxfordshire

    51.9 miles from burton overy, UK-H5

    A mother named Elizabeth, and her son, Christopher, are seen here; Christopher is quite playful with the guests. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)


    Read more »
  • 0

    Renishaw Hall

    Renishaw, Derbyshire

    52.8 miles from burton overy, UK-H5

    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)


    Read more »
  • 0

    University of Cambridge

    Cambridge, England

    53.3 miles from burton overy, UK-H5

    The University of Cambridge dates back to 1209 and has been ranked as one of the best universities in the world. With quite a history, it should be no surprise that Cambridge has had its share of paranormal reports. In the Old Master's Lodge, Henry Butts took his own life ...


    Read more »
  • 0

    Drakelow Tunnels

    Cookley, Worcestershire

    54.1 miles from burton overy, UK-H5

    Once used for war, the tunnels became used as a nuclear bunker. Shadows with a dark mass are seen and ectoplasmic mist is shows up in pictures. Six deaths are said to have happened down here and they could possibly be the spirits people encounter. In the canteen area, a ...


    Read more »
  • 0

    Minsden Chapel

    burton overy, Hertfordshire

    55.3 miles from burton overy, UK-H5

    The ruins of this chapel are home to a phantom monk who said to ring bells (which do not exist anymore) and that of a nun who was murdered in a nearby tunnel system. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)


    Read more »

  • Haunted Battlefields of the South
    Thomas Freese Bryan Bush


» Cemeteries near burton overy, UK-H5

» Find museums in burton overy, UK-H5