Where is the most haunted place in the UK? The towns where things go bump in the night come witching hour, when creaky floorboards may signal something more sinister and spectral visitors are encountered over late-night pints in historic taverns. According to Dataintelo, global ghost tourism spending reached $2.9 billion (around £2.2 billion) in 2025 – and many towns and villages benefit from this intriguing sub-category of dark tourism. Additionally, a YouGov survey revealed that 38 per cent of Britons believe that ghosts could exist – with 20 per cent open to the idea that you can communicate with the dead. As we look to expand our horizons on our adventures, it’s easier than ever to do so beyond the realm of the living. In the southeast, ghost hunters flock to the ancient city of Canterbury, where the slain 12th-century Archbishop Thomas Becket is said to wander the cathedral and the olde-world pubs surrounding it each have their own ghoulish tales. In Bodmin, it’s more a case of things that go slam in the night, as mysterious sounds are heard in the famous jail – not far from where the legendary Beast of Bodmin Moor is said to roam. Meanwhile, the Welsh medieval walled town of Conwy is steeped in ghostly lore; we’re unsure if we’d like to encounter the hooded monks who float through the castle. From towns where you may spot eerie figures passing through crumbling battlements to bucolic villages where the mood shifts after sunset, this is the ultimate UK bucket list for fans of all things paranormal.
What is the most haunted village in Britain?
The Kent village of Pluckley is widely recognised as the most haunted village in England, and more widely the most haunted place in the UK. The charming countryside hideout is said to be home to up to 16 ghosts who haunt places including St Nicholas’s Church, Dicky Buss’s Lane and The Black Horse Inn.