Haunted York - The Old White Swan, Goodramgate

A group of friendly spirits frequent this timber framed 16th century establishment that is made up of an eclectic mix of nine different buildings. Speculation has it that this was a secret meeting place for papists planning thier escape to France, which might explain why furniture, and in particular chairs, are often found re-arranged in a circle overnight. A previous landlord of the inn is on record saying that in a room closed to the public furniture would whirl around in the air before crashing down in a big heap. Other accounts talk of muffled voices, footsteps and a fire which re-lights itself.

Haunted Essex - Mistley: Thorn Hotel

There are a few reports of a ghostly serving girl who once worked at the hotel who still walks along the corridors. A boy is also seen at the rear of the building - during a fight, he was pushed under a horse in the stable which trampled him to death. Finally, Matthew Hopkins is said to make the occasional appearance.

Haunted York - The Olde Starre lnn, Stonegate

The Olde Starre Inn dates back to the time of Henry VIII and has several different ghostly tales attached to it. It is said that the cellars of the building date back to the 10th century and that they were used to house wounded Royalist soldiers who had fought at the battle of nearby Marston Moor. Their dying screams are still said to ring around the empty rooms of the building in the dead of night. Visitors of the canine variety are more likely to sense the ghosts of two black cats who are said to haunt here after being bricked up alive in the pillar between the door and the main bar. There is also the spirit of an old lady who has been glimpsed climbing the stairs, although she can only be seen by children.

Haunted York - The York Arms, Low Petergate

A sprightly spook has scared many a guest in the gent's toilet here by suddenly appearing and disappearing, her identity is unknown but it has been suggested that she may be the same ghost that haunts the Theatre Royal nearby. On one occasion a former landlord became so frustrated by the ghost that he threw a loaded paint brush at it, the assault produced no effect but left a paint smear on the wall! There is also a poltergeist that annoyingly locks doors, throws cutlery and kitchen equipment around, and generally makes a nuisance of itself.

Haunted York - The Punch Bowl, Stonegate

Two ghosts are known to haunt this inn that was said to be a house of ill repute in the past. The first ghost dates from more recent times, that of a 19th century landlord who perished in a fire, but the second is a reminder of the building's more colourful past. Legend has it that on a cold winter's night a man seeking company called at the house. After imbibing copious amounts of alcohol, he began to harass one of the girls who rejected his advances. He subsequently pursued her around the building, finally strangling her in a drunken rage, and her desperate spirit is said to re-enact her last moments, still running from room to room, trying to evade her assailant.

Haunted York - The Cock & Bottle, Skeldergate

George Villiers, the second Duke of Buckingham, who lived during the reign of Charles II is the saucy spirit who haunts this public house. Villiers was made immortally infamous as the hero of the nursery rhyme 'Georgie Porgie' which refers to his downfall in parliament in 1673. He makes his presence known mostly to women and has been described as 'a shadowy figure with long flowing hair and embroidered clothing'. On one occasion he was caught spying on a former landlady in the shower and has been known to stroke or even fondle young ladies!

Londonderry The River Inn

The ghost of a woman walks from the rest rooms to the front door.

Ireland Dobbin's Inn hotel

Built in the 13th century. But the ghost dates back to the 16th century. Maude, the Mayors wife, owned the house and fell in love with a handsome captain stationed at the barracks. her husband put them both to death and the lovers are still around today.

Edinburgh The Last Drop Tavern

This is where the public hangings used to take place. - A little girl in Medievel clothing haunts the Tavern. She likes to play tricks on the staff.

Dumfries The Globe Inn

Built in 1610 and was host to the first Burns supper in 1819. Burns had a daughter with a barmaid called Anna Park. The baby died. Anna Park is said to haunt the Inn.

Wales, The Salutation Inn

Dates back to the 14th century. Two Celtic warrior died here and still haunt the Inn. It is also said that Prince Llewellyn walks between the stable and the bar.

Haunted Oxford - The Trout Inn

The Tout Inn, Oxford, is 700 years old. It is haunted by the White Lady aka Rosamund the fair. Rosamund was a nun loved by Henry II and hidden away in a secret garden. She was killed by Henrys wife, Elanor of Aquitaine.

Haunted Herefordshire The New Inn

The New Inn, Pembridge, was once a 14th century farmhouse. The ghost of a young girl is said to gaze out of the window waiting for her lover to return from battle. Another ghost is a red coated soldier carrying a sword.

Ghost Sighting Winchester The Brushmakers Arms

There was once a guset called Mr.Chicken who carried all his money around with him and slept with it under his pillow. He was robbed and murdered at the Inn. Heis shadowy figure haunts the Brushmakers Arms - looking for his lost fortune.

Ghost Sighting Warwickshire The Griffin Inn

The Griffin Inn, Nuneaton dates back to 1654. The Ghost of a victorian woman, wearing a veil, is said to haunt the Inn

Ghost Sighting Lancashire Bolton Ye Olde Man and Scythe Inn

The Ye Olde Man and Scythe Inn in Bolton dates back to 1636. The Earl of Derby was beheaded outside the pub during the civil war 1651. Some say the Earl is still around.

Ghost Sighting York The Snickleway Inn

There are several ghosts haunting the premises. An old man is seen entering the pub through the old back door which is blocked up. He sits down and then disappears in thin air. The stairs are haunted by a ghost of a four year old girl who was killed by a brewer's dray. There is also the ghost of a young nun.

Ghost Sighting Cumbria Kirkstone Pass Inn

Kirkstone Pass Inn lies between Ullswater and Windermere. The Inn is said to be haunted by a 17th century coachman. He hangs about the bar as if reluctant to continue on his journey.

Haunted London The George Inn

The George Inn in Southwark has the Ghost of a former landlady - Miss Murray. She kept the pub for 50 years in the early 20th century and has since been seen floating around the rooms.

Ghost Sighting Norfolk The old hall inn

The 17th century Old hall inn was formerly a farmhouse. A woman dressed in Grey has been sitting on a window ledge and a drop in temperature has been recorded.