Northumberland is rich with history, meaning its also full of folklore and ghost stories, built up over hundreds of years.
From cursed pubs, to castles occupied by spooky spirits, and even our very own haunted museum, here are nine places to visit this Halloween if you’re looking for a fright.
5. Bamburgh Castle
The historic Bamburgh Castle is said to be haunted by the 'Pink Lady'. Reports of paranormal activity includes a body-less hand seen in the dunes, a knight guarding the battlements, unexplained noises, and shadows. Photo: Pixabay
6. Dunstanburgh Castle
Local legend says that Dunstanburgh Castle is haunted by the headless ghost of Thomas, Earl of Lancaster, who was executed for treason in 1322, and the ghost of Sir Guy the Seeker, a knight who is said to be forever searching for a supernatural vision he saw in the castle. Photo: Pixabay
7. Northumberland Haunted Museum
As of this year, Amble is home to our very own haunted museum which is filled with many historic artefacts said to be haunted. The museum also educates on local folklore and hosts paranormal events and ghost walks. Photo: Contributed
8. Alnwick Castle
Alnwick Castle is home to the legend of the Alnwick Vampire, dating back to the 12th century, when a man buried after falling to his death was blamed for spreading illness and killing livestock after his spirit supposedly returned to haunt the town. According to medieval chronicler William de Newburgh, two men eventually dug up his bloated corpse and burned it, bringing an end to the plague and earning him the name the Alnwick Vampire. Photo: Pixabay