Place: The Vyne Location: Sherborne St John, Hampshire Country: United Kingdom Building Type: Historic Manor House A spectral monk in brown robes is said to wander the corridors and chapel, thought to be a remnant of the Tudor chapel built on site. Guests report the sensation of being watched, unexplained whispers…
Place: Netley Abbey Location: Netley, Hampshire Country: United Kingdom Building Type: Ruined Abbey A ghostly monk has been seen walking the cloisters of the ruined abbey, especially at dusk. Legend has it he was bricked into a wall while alive for violating monastic vows. His cries have reportedly been heard echoing…
Place: The Dolphin Hotel Location: Southampton, Hampshire Country: United Kingdom Building Type: Historic Hotel This centuries-old coaching inn is believed to be haunted by several spirits. The most famous is that of a woman in a long white dress who drifts through walls and disappears down hallways. Guests have reported objects…
Place: Portchester Castle Location: Portchester, Hampshire Country: United Kingdom Building Type: Medieval Castle Portchester Castle is said to be haunted by the spirit of a Roman soldier who guards the ancient walls. Numerous witnesses describe seeing a figure in armor walking the battlements. Other hauntings include shadowy figures in the keep,…
Place: Hurst Castle Location: Lymington, Hampshire Country: United Kingdom Building Type: Coastal Fortress Built by Henry VIII, Hurst Castle is haunted by the spirit of a soldier who died under mysterious circumstances. Visitors have reported hearing footsteps in the lighthouse, voices whispering warnings, and sudden cold blasts of air in sealed…
Place: Winchester Cathedral Location: Winchester, Hampshire Country: United Kingdom Building Type: Cathedral Several apparitions are said to haunt this ancient cathedral, including a hooded monk who disappears into the stonework and the ghost of a weeping woman seen kneeling by the font. Choir members have heard phantom organ music playing at…
Place: Beaulieu Abbey Location: Beaulieu, Hampshire Country: United Kingdom Building Type: Former Abbey The former abbey is home to the ‘Dark Monk’, a shadowy figure seen gliding across the grounds. He is believed to be a monk punished for blasphemy, doomed to wander in silence. Visitors feel an oppressive presence in…
Place: The Red Lion Hotel Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire Country: United Kingdom Building Type: Hotel One of Hampshires oldest inns, the Red Lion is haunted by a chambermaid murdered in the 18th century. She reportedly appears in mirrors and has been seen walking the upper floors. Guests have awoken to the sound…
Place: Royal Victoria Country Park Hospital Chapel Location: Netley, Hampshire Country: United Kingdom Building Type: Former Military Hospital Chapel This former military hospital site is haunted by the ghosts of soldiers and nurses from the First World War. Ghostly screams and the clatter of gurneys have been heard, especially near the…
Place: Chawton House Location: Alton, Hampshire Country: United Kingdom Building Type: Manor House The former residence of Jane Austens brother is haunted by a veiled lady often seen near the library. It’s said she is a heartbroken former resident who died awaiting a lover who never returned. Cold spots, the sound…
