The Ancient Ram Inn is one of the most famous haunted buildings in Britain, and with good reason. The former inn has reported several ghostly sightings over the years which includes witches, and demonic entities. The owners of the building host an open house from time to time and visitors can explore the ancient hallways and decide for themselves if the place lives up to the hype. Amazingly, the feeling of strange presence and an oppressive force is reported even today by intrepid ghost hunters.
The Pende Hill is a mystic beauty. Located to Lancashire's east, the hill lies near the Burnley, Nelson, Colne, Clitheroe and Padiham towns. Standing at a height of 557 meters (1,827 feet) above sea level, the hill is the source of Borough of Pendle's name. Falling in the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the hill is a vast carpet of greenery and natural wonder. The hill was notorious for the witchcraft that took place in the 17th century when the Pendle Witches trial was unearthed. However, the hill still manages to surprise every onlooker all thanks to its astounding splendor.
Cannock Chase Forest is a great place to soak in some of the fresh air of the English countryside. Besides being reputed as a land covered with beautiful pine trees, this forest is also rich in mining and military history. The Cannock Chase Forest is also a popular events venue owing to its amazing scenic beauty. While the natural beauty is undisputed, the forests have also gained some reputation thanks to some mysterious sightings of wildlife.
The Tay Railway Bridge is a 19th Century bridge and is one of the most iconic sights in the city of Dundee. The bridge replaced the old bridge, which collapsed in 1879, known as the Tay Bridge Disaster. While the current structure is admirable to look at, paranormal enthusiasts visit the bridge on the anniversary of the disaster to catch a glimpse of the ghostly train, which apparently still makes it rounds, following the trajectory of its crash.
900 ans d'histoire sont inscrits dans les murs à tourelles épais de la tour de Londres. Initialement construite en tant que forteresse par Guillaume le Conquérant en 1066, la tour de Londres a été agrandie au fil des ans par plusieurs monarques. Sa partie la plus unique et également la plus ancienne, la Tour Blanche, date de 1078 et symbolisait la suprématie normande. Bien qu’ayant servi de résidence royale et d’armurerie, elle est célèbre pour avoir été une prison et le site de nombreuses exécutions, en particulier d’Anne Boleyn et Catherine Howard. Elizabeth I, Sir Walter Raleigh et le prince Edward V figurent parmi les autres personnalités célèbres à y avoir été emprisonnées. Les histoires de trahison, de complots et d’espionnage sont monnaie courante dans ces murs historiques, avec d’innombrables secrets qui n’attendent qu’à être découverts. Les corbeaux y sont également une curiosité et l’on dit qu’ils protègent la couronne britannique. De nos jours, la tour de Londres est un musée et elle abrite les fabuleux joyaux de la couronne. Des visites du châteaux sont proposées par les Yeoman Warders, aussi communément appelés les Beefeaters.
The Langham, London, has been delighting guests with enchanting hospitality since it opened as Europe’s first grand hotel in 1865. Now the hotel has relaunched after an extensive restoration, exuding a graceful and timeless elegance, blending a sense of the past with the style of today. You will surely be captivated by the exciting new look. The hotel will charm and bewitch you from the moment you step inside its dazzling new lobby, which has house royalties, celebrities and dignitaries through the ages.
These historic chambers line the arches underneath the South Bridge. Built in 1788, these vaults were used as storage spaces as well as living spaces. Today, the vaults are a popular tourist attraction due to reports of paranormal activity and ghost sightings. Ghost tours are given through the vaults.
Breathtaking Chillingham Castle allures you with its arresting torture chamber and magnificent dungeons. Snce the 1200s, Chillingham Castle has been under the ownership of Earls Grey family and their kith and kin. This stunning castle is also supposedly haunted by several ghosts, the most popular is the 'Blue Boy'. Inside the castle, you can find a restored complex masonry, ornamental plaster and restored metalwork. Eclectic styles found in the castle rooms represent various fashions that have existed since early centuries, lending a vibrant and educative edge to this medieval castle. The location of Chillingham Castle is ideal to explore the scenic Northumbrian countryside.
The Hellfire Club, situated atop Montpelier Hill, is one of the most scenic locations on the outskirts of Dublin. The climb up the small hill provides a breathtaking panorama of the surroundings, and the catastrophe-inducing yet intact mansion at the top adds intrigue. The mansion is known as Hell Fire Club, is believed to have been the meeting point of a satanic cult back in the day and has witnessed many a violent ritual and debauchery within its walls. So whether you are interested in scenic locales or are bitten by the culture bug, you will not be disappointed.
Charles Fort is a 17th-century relic of Kinsale. Built at the commission of King Charles II, the fortress served defense purposes as a military fort. Designed by William Robinson, the star-shaped citadel has witnessed several momentous events of the country’s history, which include the Williamite War of 1690 and the Irish Civil War of 1922-23. Take a guided tour of the fortress to learn about the rich history of the country through the lens of the magnificent Charles Fort.