Haunted Castles & Stately Homes

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Ightham Mote Kent
A property of the National Trust. A skeleton was found here. The ghost is thought to be that of Dorothy Skelby who inadvertently helped foil the gunpowder plot.

Inveraray Castle Scotland
Haunted by a man who was probably hanged here before the castle was built as it was once known as Gallows Foreland Point.

Izaac Walton's Cottage Staffordshire
This 16th century cottage once belonged to fisherman/author, Izaak Walton and is said to be the haunt of a female named Miriam.

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Kensington Palace London
The haunt of George II who died here.

Kidwelly Castle Wales
According to Kidwelly Town Council the castle is reputed to be haunted. Now sadly in ruins it is in the care of the Cadw, a Welsh Heritage Trust. You will find opening times and admission charges on the main heading link. There are no admission fees for the disabled.

Kimbolton Castle Cambridgeshire
The haunt of Catherine of Aragon after being kept here on her seperation and subsequent divorce from Henry VIII. It is now a school but they do guided tours out of term and evenings.

King John’s Hunting Lodge Somerset
Being lovingly restored, it is now a history museum. It is reputed to be the haunt of a cat and a lady from the Elizabethan era.

Knebworth House Hertfordshire
Reputed to be haunted, there are many events organised in the grounds and house, this also includes ghost tours on specific dates. These are announced at the headings main link.