Haunted Britain : a Guide to Supernatural Sites Frequented By Ghosts, Witches, Poltergeists and Other Mysterious Beings

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The ghosts of Lady Margaret Pomeroy, who supposedly starved to death in the castle’s dungeons, and two Pomeroy brothers who leapt from the castle’s ramparts rather than be caught by their enemies, are said to haunt the site. Despite her ethereal appearance, Harold could feel the depth of her anguish, almost as if it reached out from the past, piercing the veil of time. It is said that one evening, after drinking, she fell asleep and her pipe dropped onto her clothing, within moments she was consumed by the flames. So yes, there are reportedly several ghost lurking in the shadows of Jack the Ripper's London and, despite the fact they seem relatively harmless, their antics certainly have the ability to send a shiver down the spine and a chill to the marrow!

One of the most compelling cases on Uncanny was that of Ken – now a scientist – who described a haunting at his university (giving rise to the series’ catchphrase: “Bloody hell, Ken”). On its Paranormal Night events expect sightings of floating orbs are ‘abundant’ - you have been warned.A sceptic would argue that the more time we spend in our houses, the more likely we are to be haunted by them. He watched in horror as shadowy figures materialized, their translucence making them nearly indistinguishable from the dark. Apparently, they love to lurk in doorways and levitate objects – while the murdered gamekeeper screams with rage, and an old blacksmith roams the grounds.

Girls Aloud in 2006, where the girls visited the house as their first location, where they claimed to have experienced paranormal activity. There are many stories of supernatural encounters from those who have spent time on Pendle Hill, and a number of television programmes have been filmed there. Britain's landscapes are enchanting, with their lush green pastures, rugged cliffs, and ancient landmarks. This captivating anthology combines both the factual and the fantastical, taking you on an unforgettable journey through the isles' most haunted locations. I have never felt fear like it before or since and, I can honestly say, I couldn't get out of there quick enough.More alarming were the times when they would wake up in the early hours, roll over and find his spectral form lying alongside them! It’s no surprise then that tales of hauntings at Blickling Hall centre on her as one of history’s most famous figures. But as I drove up the drive I did meet Andy Jones, the owner, who was on his way to pick his kids up from school. There are brooding mountains, the mist-shrouded heights of which are said to be the abodes of native Gods and Goddesses; and secluded, picturesque churches and chapels, inside which long ago saints and holymen once knelt in peaceful contemplation.

Not to worry, I thought, I'll head for St Briavell's (pronounced Brevells) youth hostel, in the heart of the Forest of Dean. The fear is exhilarating, but – at a time when we feel intense existentialist anxiety – it’s like a buffer zone between us and death, that idea that there might be something more out there.So having tried to get inside a smattering of haunted houses, finding myself locked out of Littledean Jail (intriguing concept that, to be locked out of a jail) I headed for St Briavel's Castle on the off chance that, since it is a Youth Hostel, it might just be open.