Gloucestershire is home to some of the most haunted locations in England, with its castles, prisons, and manors steeped in chilling history and ghostly legends. Among these, Berkeley Castle stands out as a hotspot for supernatural occurrences. Visitors and historians alike have reported unexplained sounds, ghostly apparitions, and strange sensations within its ancient walls. The castle’s turbulent past, marked by battles and betrayals, seems to have left a lingering spectral presence.
Gloucester Prison also draws attention for its phantom tales. Once a place of confinement and misery, the prison reportedly hosts restless spirits of former inmates. Numerous accounts describe eerie noises, shadowy figures, and moments of sudden coldness that defy rational explanation.
In addition to these, several old manors around the county are known for their paranormal activity, each with unique stories of hauntings that add to Gloucestershire’s reputation as a region rich in ghostly folklore. These stories have been compiled in a new book dedicated to uncovering the chilling mysteries that continue to fascinate both locals and visitors.