Whether you’re a thrill-seeker, a dedicated ghost hunter, or just looking to get into the spooky spirit of the season, these six haunted hotspots are must-visits:
Chislehurst Caves
Venture into the labyrinthine tunnels of Chislehurst Caves, spanning over six hectares and reaching depths of up to 30 metres beneath homes and woodlands.
Druid Maze, Chislehurst Maze (Image: Chislehurst Caves)
A guided, lamp-lit tour is the only way to explore this maze, but beware—it’s not for the faint-hearted or those with a fear of the dark, confined spaces, or eerie mannequins.
Visitors have reported strange mists in photographs and the eerie sounds of children and dogs echoing through the tunnels.
Hall Place, Dartford
The 17th-century Hall Place is an ideal setting for ghostly encounters, with its grand hall, minstrel’s gallery, winding corridors, and shadowy cellars.
Haunted by legends like The White Lady of the Tower, who gazes out of windows, and the ominous Black Prince, this historic site has spooked many.
Although the house itself is currently closed, the Tudor gallery and historic gardens are open, offering a chance for a spectral sighting from the grounds.
The Queen’s House, Greenwich
This former royal residence, built between 1616 and 1635, is steeped in history and ghost stories.
(Image: Emma Fradgley)
It’s known as a favourite of Elizabeth I, as well as Henry VII and Henry VIII. In 1966, a famous photograph captured ghostly figures ascending the Tulip Staircase, and guests have since reported sightings of apparitions in old-fashioned clothing.
The Queen’s House remains a chilling destination for paranormal enthusiasts.
Greenwich Foot Tunnel
Beneath the River Thames, the Greenwich Foot Tunnel connects the north and south banks, a vital passage since its opening in 1902.
Although thousands walk through it daily, some believe they are not alone.
A sighting of a Victorian-dressed couple, vanishing as others approach, was reported by a reviewer on Haunted Places.
Perhaps you’ll catch a glimpse of them during your next crossing.
Blackwall Tunnel
This well-travelled road tunnel beneath the River Thames in east London might seem mundane at first glance, but its history is far from ordinary.
The Blackwall Tunnel, originally a grand passage for Victorian Londoners, is now infamous for sightings of a phantom hitchhiker.
Drivers have encountered a man who asks for a ride to see his girlfriend, only to disappear before reaching the other side—rumoured to be the spirit of a motorcyclist who perished in 1960.
Dartford Library
Since its opening in 1916, Dartford Central Library has been a hub of paranormal reports.
In 2007, TV’s Most Haunted investigated the site, experiencing what they believed to be poltergeist activity.
Visitors have claimed that books mysteriously fall from shelves, and staff members have reported the unsettling sensation of their clothes being tugged by unseen hands.
Could it be the lingering spirits of those who once sought refuge in its quiet halls?
