Ghostly Castles in England

Shropshire "owns" many destinations where ghosts and unexplained supernatural phenomena have appeared. Therefore, this place is voted by many tourists as the scariest or most terrifying destination in England.

Shrewbury Castle

Locals often tell visitors about an evil ghost called Bloody Jack - who has haunted this historic castle since the 12th century. Jack is known as a serial killer whose victims include at least 8 young women.

Cannock Chase Forest

Cannock Chase Forest is a destination with a lot of scary stories. Locals believe that this ancient forest is haunted by the black-eyed girls from the 19th century. They are described as short girls with dark, cold, soulless eyes. Many visitors to the forest have said that they have encountered these girls. Some have also encountered the ghost of a skinny man.

White Ladies Priory

About 13 km from Wolverhampton are the ruins of an old monastery whose builders are still unknown. It is called White Ladies Priory after the white-robed nuns. Visitors to this eerie site often report hearing prayers and sometimes seeing white-robed nuns lurking in the crumbling walls.

Condover Hall, Shrewsbury
Condover Hall is a large mansion built in the Anglo-Saxon period. Today, it is a museum on the outskirts of the village of Condover. Legend has it that a bloody handprint of Lord Knyvett, the owner of the house, was found on the wall of the staircase leading to the basement. Many sources say that he was stabbed at the top of the stairs by his butler. The butler was later sentenced to death but always claimed innocence. The bloody fingerprint is said to have reappeared no matter how thoroughly it was washed away, and the brick containing the fingerprint had to be removed.

Ludlow Castle

The famous ghost of this castle is called Marion La Bruyere. Many visitors have seen this ghost walking around the castle. If you visit on the anniversary of Marion's death, you may even hear her screaming.

Prince Rupert Hotel

This is the most haunted hotel in Shrewsbury. Guests often complain of their pillows disappearing, only to find them in the elevator. Others have reported seeing ghosts in their photos.

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