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…
Place: The Bursledon Brickworks Location: Swanwick, Hampshire Country: United Kingdom Building Type: Industrial Museum Staff and visitors have reported ghostly figures in old work uniforms appearing near the kiln and disappearing without a trace. The sound of machinery starting on its own, footsteps echoing in locked rooms, and tools moving unaided…
Place: Titchfield Abbey Location: Titchfield, Hampshire Country: United Kingdom Building Type: Ruined Abbey Once home to Premonstratensian canons, this ruined abbey is haunted by monks seen praying or walking silently across the cloisters. A phantom procession has reportedly been witnessed, complete with candlelight, moving from the refectory to the altar at…
Place: Arreton Manor Location: Isle of Wight, Hampshire Country: United Kingdom Building Type: Historic Manor House Haunted by the ghost of Annabel, a young girl murdered by her brother for inheritance. Her spirit reportedly weeps in the nursery, and the sound of crying is often heard at twilight. Her small figure…
Place: The George Hotel Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire Country: United Kingdom Building Type: Hotel Staff have long reported the presence of a naval officer who appears at the bar and vanishes when approached. TVs turn on and off by themselves, unexplained tapping comes from inside locked cupboards, and a heavy presence is…
Place: Bramshill House Location: Hook, Hampshire Country: United Kingdom Building Type: Stately Home This Jacobean mansion is said to be haunted by a ‘Grey Lady’ believed to be a former bride trapped in a chest during a game of hide and seek. Her sobs echo through the halls, and her shadowy…
Place: Royal Clarence Yard Location: Gosport, Hampshire Country: United Kingdom Building Type: Naval Yard Once a major supply yard for the Royal Navy, this site is haunted by dockworkers and sailors. Apparitions have been spotted in old uniforms, and strange lights move across the quay at night. Witnesses describe hearing shouted…
