The United Kingdom is a vast land with evergreen landscapes and a grandeur history. Believe it or not, some things may not be what they seem. From century-old castles to towns with cryptic histories, you will be fascinated by some of the stories from these places in the United Kingdom.

Sure, haunted houses and villages are endemic to movies and fictional books. But it will surprise you that there are real-life haunted places in the United Kingdom. One of the prides of the UK is its rich history and the long line of spooky and paranormal activities.

If you’re planning on visiting the tremendous British kingdom, here are a few haunted places that may delight you. Be careful, though, don’t go running around during a half or full moon. You’ll never know what you might find.

1. Aston Hall, Birmingham

Like many other rack buildings, Aston Hall was built in 1603 and was quickly inhabited by a ruthless man named Sir Thomas Holte. Sir Thomas was the first tenant of this historical building. Sir Thomas was a brutal man. Elizabeth Mary was his daughter.

During her youthful years, she fell in love with a servant boy known as Francis in the mansion. After a while of hiding their young love, her father got to know of their affair.

In a rage, Sir Thomas locked up Mary for 16 years. The servant boy was punished, and due to her absence o, he killed himself.

According to historians, Sir Thomas didn’t feel guilty because he had a lot of wealth and was under the king’s protection. To this day, Mary’s ghosts still haunt the shivering towers and have been nicknamed “The Grey Lady.”

Currently, Aston Hall is under the ownership of the Birmingham Museum trust, and it’s open to the public during summer. The building is adjacent to the native football club villa park, Aston Villa football

1. Pendle Hill, Lancashire

Pendle Hill is known as one of the most haunted places to visit in the UK. In the early 17th century, it was a common practice to execute anyone accused of witchcraft. Whether there was solid proof or not.

That was the case with the supposed ten witches of Lancashire. In 1612, ten women were hanged in Lancaster castle, and since then, locals have been petrified.

Alice Nutter was part of the women who were executed. However, she exhibited strange behavior that promoted the locals to believe she killed Henry Mitton. If you’re going for a tour, check out this castle and wonder about its mysteries. Its environs are also a great place for cycling.

3.   Tower of London

The Tower of London was built in the early 11th century by William the conqueror to leverage his status as the King of England. It became a royal palace. Along the line, it turned into a house where the gruesome scenes occurred.

One of the most notable executions were the three queens: Anne Boleyn, Catherine Howard, and Lady Jane Grey. The tower houses thirteen ghosts of people executed. If you happen to stop by, pay attention to the ghost of the monks within.

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