Writers have drawn plots for their works from mysterious England for many years. This small country is a source of adventure and magical stories loved by people of all ages around the world. Suffice it to recall the stories of King Arthur, the Hobbit and Harry Potter. This is not surprising, because England is rich in places that are legendary. This is a country of mysterious stone structures, mysterious caves, foggy swamps and forests, as well as ancient churches.
North Yokshir of the Moors boasts a large collection of centuries-old trees, some over a thousand years old. Mystical, huge trees seemed to have seen the ancient Ents and can convey the wisdom of the tribe to ordinary passers-by.
The hilly landscape of North Yorkshire is covered with beautiful purple heather, which is believed to have been the route of the Roman Road. However, local legend says that this road was laid by the giant Wade from his Musgrave castle to Pickering Castle, where his wife lived.
This small church is located on the empty Essex southeast coast of England. She is approximately 1400 years old. The chapel was built in 645 AD. It is based on the foundation of the wall of the Roman fort of St. Sed. He was a Christian missionary. The king of Northumbria sent him to enlighten local residents.
Nowadays, to visit the church, pilgrims have to make a long journey through the farms. The chapel is open to everyone. Despite the minimalist style of the church and the isolated coastal neighborhood, the presence of otherworldly forces is felt here.
In the ancient forest of Cornwall there is a magnificent waterfall. It originates from the Trevilet River. There are legends around this place, and one of them is associated with King Arthur. The knights of the king in search of the Holy Grail underwent a spiritual purification procedure at the Glen.
Holy Glen in the time of King Arthur was a Christian shrine built in the 6th century. No one will say whether this is true or fiction, but at present the waterfall is considered a shrine for all believers who come here to pray.
Fans of mystical films have seen scenes with the inscription Puzzlewood more than once. Puzzlewood, Gloucestershire has some unique and charming trees. The forest has become great place, where the plots of the series Merlin and Doctor Who unfold.
A distinctive feature of the forested area lies in the mystery of the formation of the earth's folds, known as scauls, which are several thousand years old. Underground caves formed on the site of abandoned ore quarries.
But not only mystical films can be shot in this forest. IN real life there are many strange things going on in it. So in 1848, an ordinary worker found Roman coins in Puzzlewood. It was not possible to establish the owner of the jewelry, as well as the reason for their concealment. And the question remains, what else does the mystical Puzzlewood hide in its wilds and caves?
England's largest gorge, Cheddar Gorge, is located a hundred miles northeast of Bristol. Scientists believe that in the Stone Age the gorge was a hunting ground for ancient people. In 1903, a human skeleton was found here, whose age is more than 9 thousand years. This gorge is not only a historical landmark, it offers a stunning landscape.
The Cantabrian Ring is an Iron Age site in West Sussex. The ring is a hill topped with a crown of beech trees planted back in 1760 by a local landowner. This place nothing remarkable, except for the strange and mysterious events that took place here.
The legend says that whoever walks around the ring seven times counterclockwise will meet the Devil himself. He will offer a glass of milk or a bowl of soup in exchange for a soul. Ufologists dubbed this place " hot spot". After various ghost stories, people run away from here. An English occultist compared this ring to a rotten cherry for a rotten cake.
You can't talk about the mystical places in England without mentioning Stonehenge. It also belongs to the 10 greatest mysteries of history. This place is full of secrets and mysteries. One of the legends says that the building was erected by the wizard Merlin. In the 1600s, a version appeared that this monument was built by the Druids.
This version is still followed today. However, radiocarbon dating has established that Stonehenge predates the time of the Druids. Be that as it may, no one can say with certainty when and why Stonehenge was erected. Tourists visit the monument every year. Scientists suggest that the age of Stonehenge is about 5 thousand years, which makes it one of the oldest monuments in the world.
There is an interesting story about how the grotto was found. In 1835, in the town of Margate, Kent, a little boy fell into a hole that had been formed after his father had dug a duck pond. When the boy got out, he told about the amazing tunnels decorated with shells. It was possible to find various passages and rectangular chambers. All of them were covered with approximately 4.6 million shells, which were used to create the mosaic.
It depicts gods, trees and various patterns. Most of the shells belonged to sea creatures that lived near british isles. Such as oysters, mussels and clams. But there are also shells from the Caribbean. The shells were joined together with Roman cement. No one knows how true the story of the opening of the grotto is. But even without that, there are many questions. Who and why built the grotto?
Some people know Glastonbury as music Festival. Although it takes place in Pilton. Glastonbury is considered the legendary island of Avalon, where King Arthur is buried in Galstonbury Abbey. In the time of the famous king, the water level was much higher, so it is possible that Glastonbury Hill was an island. It is possible that Jesus Christ visited this city. Dr. Gordon Strachan, minister and academic of the Church of Scotland, claimed that the idea of Jesus visiting England was part of his educational work.
He also assumed that Christ had helped raise a church in that city: Saint Augustine informed the Pope that the church at Glastonbury had been built by the followers of Jesus. But Saint Gildas (6th century clergyman) claimed that the church was built by Christ himself. This church probably belongs to 37 AD".
In the first place of the mystical places of England is the breathtaking Tintagel, which is located on the north coast of Cornwall. Perhaps it was from here that all the legends associated with the foggy country came from. Legend has it that King Arthur was born at Tintagel Castle, the ruins of which are preserved on the rocks and are open for visits and exploration. Merlin's cave is located under the ruins of the castle.
The legendary home of the wizard overlooked a lonely bay, where there were beautiful waterfalls. It was here that the great Merlin taught King Arthur. How many impressive merits the city of Corniche has. Unique coastal cliffs, caves and waterfalls, breathtaking landscapes Atlantic Ocean make Tintagel a magical place without any legends.
England has many prehistoric sites, each with its own legends and lore. During this tour you will see several sanctuaries and tombs of the Neolithic era - and the world-famous Stonehenge, and less famous, but much more interesting from the point of view of scientists and researchers Avebury and Stanton Drew. In the UK, there are entire areas shrouded in mystery, they certainly have something to tell the attentive listener. The town of Glastonbury in Somersetshire is one of the most famous sacred places in England, many legends about King Arthur are associated with this place, according to legend, in the local Well of the Cup, St. Joseph of Arimathea buried the cup of St. Grail. Holy blood and explains the red color of the water in the source.
The program we offer is aimed at discerning clients who prefer to travel individually, with their friends or family, who are accustomed to traveling in comfort, choosing the duration and order of sightseeing by themselves and not in a hurry, focusing only on their own interests.
All of our tours are private, we use only first class vehicles and all of our guides are Blue Badge qualified - the highest qualification of professional registered guides in the UK.
We offer three categories of standards for accommodation −
Silver standard - accommodation in first-class hotels, Bed & Breakfast.
The gold standard is luxury hotel accommodation.
Platinum standard - accommodation in English and Scottish castles.
Tour program.
Day 1. We will start our journey from Oxfordshire, then proceed to Wiltshire. During today we will see:
· Uffington White Horse - a huge stylized figure of a horse about 100m long, made by filling with crushed chalk trenches dug on the slope of a limestone hill in the town of Uffington. Disputes about her age have been going on for a very long time and only in 1994. after a special optical analysis, it was confirmed that the date of the appearance of this figure dates back to about the 10th century BC.
· Avebury - a complex of megalithic sanctuaries and tombs of the Neolithic era, an ancient circle of stones, even larger than the famous Stonehenge, also included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Silbury Hill - a 40-meter chalk mound erected around the 3rd century BC. near Avebury.
· West Kennet Long Barrow is one of the oldest burial grounds in the world with mysterious tombs inside.
Crop circles - large (sometimes up to 100m) figures from twisted grain ears. Avebury has the largest concentration of this famous phenomenon, which still has no explanation. In the 90s of the last century, two Englishmen confessed to the hoax, saying that they were the authors of these circles. But there are still enthusiasts who prove that it is impossible to make such complex changes in the structure of plants overnight (the usual time for the appearance of such circles).
Day 2. We continue our acquaintance with this mysterious region. Today we have to:
Overview hiking on Salisbury (Salisbury) with a tour of the cathedral.
· Old Sarum (Old Sarum) - a prehistoric (about V century BC) settlement near Salisbury.
Finally, we will visit the world-famous Stonehenge (Stonehenge, literally "stone fence"), a stone megalithic structure(cromlech) on Salisbury Plain.
Overnight at the same White Hart Hotel.
Day 3 We continue our journey through southern England, today we are going to Somerset. We are about to see:
· Glastonbury - one of the oldest cities in England, the cradle of countless myths and legends, including legends about the Holy Grail. We will visit the ruins of Glastonbury Abbey, Glastonbury Tor hill, which was sacred place long before the establishment of Christianity. The hill is covered with numerous paths, which are considered the remains of an ancient labyrinth. We will see the ancient Chalice Well, the water in which is red and has healing properties.
· Stanton Drew - a small village near which is located the second largest cromlech after Avebury, a megalithic circle of stones.
The amazing town of Bath, listed world heritage UNESCO. We will have a pedestrian sightseeing tour, introducing the mysterious ruins of this city, the Roman baths (The Roman Baths) and the abbey.
Day 4. Today we will explore the most picturesque area of England - the Costwolds.
· The charming English village of Prestbury, a haunted place. Here they saw, for example, the Headless Horseman or the Black Abbat passing through the local church cemetery or the White Lady.
· Stow-on-the-Wold, famous for its sheep and wool fairs. On the day of the fairs twice a year (May and October), all entrances to the Stone are blocked for several hours due to the flow of cars.
· Another mystical stone circle, the Rollright Stones, is as ancient as Stonehenge.
Day 5. Today we will get acquainted with the county of Herefordshire.
· Arthur Stone (Arthurs Stone) - a prehistoric burial near Dorston.
· The charming town of Hereford on the River Wye, founded by the Saxons, a city of rich history, whose cathedral houses the largest medieval map of the world.
· Black and White Village Trail - a tour of the old medieval villages that have retained their appearance since Elizabethan times. The term "Black and White" owes its origin to the colorful wooden houses in this area, with black oak beams over white painted walls.
Ludlow is a city that is rightfully considered the most beautiful city England, with a magnificent castle on the high bank of the River Tim, partly ruined, but no less beautiful for that.
Overnight at the Cotswolds Hotel: Bibury Court
This program is just the foundation, which we are always happy to refine in accordance with your wishes and possibilities, taking into account your interests, your schedule and budget. The tour can start on any date and last as long as you wish. And in any case, we guarantee that the program compiled by us will allow you to see and feel the history, nature and culture of this region. You decide - we provide!
Tour cost.
To find out the cost of the tour, please contact our agency. And be sure that this price is the best of all available on the tourist market, since we use a system of discounts from our regular partners.
Useful information .
· Because the weather in this region can be quite humid, we recommend bringing warm clothing and preferably a waterproof jacket or raincoat.
· Sturdy and comfortable shoes are essential for walking around the area.
This tour involves walking for quite long distances. If you doubt whether such physical activity suits you, be sure to consult with us before ordering a tour so that we can adjust the route for you, taking into account your wishes as much as possible.
Foggy Albion has been famous for its legends and mysterious places and phenomena since ancient times. Some of them arose incredibly long ago, but still make themselves felt today.
Others, on the contrary, appeared relatively recently, but have already earned considerable attention from both the British and people living far from the British Isles.
Listing all of them will be a very long matter, but today we will talk about at least a few of them. And so the most mystical places in the UK undoubtedly include:
Rectory at Borley, Essex
This old mansion, built on the site of a Benedictic monastery in the village of Borli, became famous thanks to repeated cases of manifestations of supernatural phenomena.
The first serious descriptions of mysterious events began to appear as early as the 20s of the last century and continue to be observed to this day. Their activity did not fall even after the fire that happened in this building in 1939.
Ghosts, according to one version of a nun who once lived in a monastery and was brutally executed right there. They often go out for night walks, scaring the locals.
The village of Pluckley in Kent
The settlement is considered one of the most haunted places in England. At least 10 ghosts are known to be frequent guests here.
Here are the famous Screaming Woods and Fright Corner. In the first, you can often hear the cries of the dead, and in the second you can see the ghost of a robber killed here.
Edinburgh Castle in Scotland
Also famous for its numerous ghosts. Here, for example, a spectral dog, a ghost piper and a headless drummer often appear. Other spirits are also mentioned. Manifested both visually and in the form of sensations of touch, poking, temperature changes, strange sounds, etc.
The Tower, the famous fortress and prison in London
The number of ghosts living in these walls is not precisely established. According to some experts, a number of phantoms are also observed here. Of particular interest is the appearance of images of kings and, you know, executed at different times within these walls.
In the Tower you can meet: Anne Boleyn, Thomas Becket, Edward V and Richard Shrewsbury, Catherine Howard and many other famous historical figures.
Culloden Moor, once a battlefield in Scotland
Once upon a time there was a great battle between the Jacobites and government troops. And after that, people in different time observed the appearance of the ghosts of individual soldiers or entire groups of ghosts.
Most often they appear on the anniversary of the battle - April 16th. Clash of weapons, screams and battle scenes suddenly appear and just as suddenly disappear. Some experts note that large battle scenes are rather phantoms. But the visions that appear separately in this area are the ghosts of the fallen.
Pendle Hill, Lancashire
It gained its fame after the events of 1612. In that year, ten inhabitants of these places were accused of witchcraft. The basis was a whole series of mysterious deaths.
Nine of the ten accused were found guilty and hanged. It is said that their spirits appear in Pendle Hill to this day.
BethnalGreen tube station in London
It has earned a very specific fame due to the mystical events that sometimes take place there. Their cause is considered a tragedy that occurred during the Second World War.
Then more than one hundred and seventy people were crushed to death. It happened while trying to hide there from an air raid. The cries of these people are still sometimes heard at the station.
By the way, there are other equally mystical metro stations in London.
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A small village in England, whose inhabitants in 1665 showed unprecedented courage. When the plague came to their village, they isolated themselves to try and reduce the chance of the infection spreading to other communities.
The ghosts of some of those who died then, as well as several ghosts from other eras, are occasionally observed by residents of the city and tourists.
These are just a few of the scary and mysterious places with which the lands of Britain are rich. In our next articles, we will tell about other supernatural points of foggy Albion.
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Tour program:
July 20. Day 1.
Arrival, hotel accommodation. Acquaintance at dinner, setting up for a trip.
21 July. Day 2
Breakfast. Walking tour of central London: a visit St. Paul's Cathedral, London market , Theater "Globe" and famous castle Tower of London, next to which is Tower Bridge.
After lunch scheduled visit British Museum/British museum in which artifacts are stored Mesopotamia, Nineveh, ancient egypt(Rosetta Stone) and finds from the Sumerian the city of Ur. The day will end with a bus tour of the historic district of London - Westminster and visiting Big Ben.
St Paul's Cathedral built on the site of the temple of the goddess Diana, which existed during the Roman Empire. According to legend, it was here that the very first Christian church in London was founded.
Globus theatre"- one of the oldest London theaters (built in 1599), located on south coast Thames.
Tower of London- historical castle on the coast Thames in central London, one of the oldest buildings in England and one of the main symbols of Great Britain, which occupies a special place in the history of the English nation.
Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower)- the main chimes of Europe. It is the largest of the six bells in Palace of Westminster . Many people think that this is the name of the clock tower in London, but in fact this is the name of the 13-ton bell that is inside it, behind the dial. Official name Big Ben was "Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster".
22 July. Day 3
Breakfast. Departure from London.
Visiting the mysterious White Horse Hill(Whitehorse Hill) and stone circles Avebury Stone Circle. Meditations in places of power West Kennet Long Barrow(It is in this area that the famous crop circles appear during the harvest). If we are lucky and there will be crop circles at this time, then we will definitely go to see them.
Lunch at the famous barge inn pub, which is key place meetings for all researchers of the phenomenon of crop drawing. Visit (Stonehenge) - most big puzzle Britain.
For the night we will stay in a small gothic Victorian mansion.
White Horse Hill in England (White Horse Hill) is located west of Wantage on the B-4507. This figure occupies the third place in the hierarchy of the oldest sights of England, following closely behind Stonehenge and Avebury.
Mound West Kennet- a tomb dating back to the Neolithic period, located 2.5 km east of the megalithic tombs and sanctuaries of Avebury, in Wiltshire.
It is a Neolithic long mound and a chamber-type tomb.
Just 130 km from the capital of Great Britain, the oldest building is located, the reason for the construction of which cannot be named until now. and is still shrouded in secrets and mystical mysteries, attracting not only curious tourists, but also paleontologists, historians, anthropologists, archaeologists and many other scientists.
23 July. Day 4
After breakfast we will be able to walk along the oldest residential street in Europe - Vicars Close and look at the majestic Wales Cathedral.
After that we have to move to the south of England. visit Somerset and its legendary caves Wookey Hole, as well as gorges around city of cheddar, which is also the birthplace of the famous cheese. We'll see Tor tower- the cradle of numerous myths and legends.
IN Somerset, in the city of Wells, which itself is almost unspoiled by rebuilding medieval city, there is an amazing street - the oldest residential street in Europe - Vicars Close.
Welsh Cathedral - Cathedral of the Anglican Church, located on the territory of the Bishopric of Bath and Wales, the main temple of the diocese. The cathedral was built in the style of the so-called early English Gothic.
Welsh Cathedral was built between 1175 and 1490. Alec Clifton, in his book on the cathedrals of England, called it "the most poetic of all English cathedrals".
Famous for its impressive caves of the same name. Amazing dungeon with underground river Wookey Hole is located near the town of Wells, Somerset. It is distinguished by fabulous "interiors" and an interesting history. Wookey Hole - a whole complex of caves and caverns, stretching along the ridge of hills Mendip Hills, from east to west of Somerset.
25 km from Bristol, near the town of Cheddar, where the cheese of the same name is made, there are Caves and Cheddar Gorge. The Cheddar Caves have been attracting tourists for over 200 years.
The largest and most famous cave of the complex is named after Captain Richard Gough, who discovered it in 1890. It has a length of 400 m underground.
Glastonbury Tor- the cradle of numerous myths and legends. This place is located in the county of Somerset, in the south of England, and even before the establishment of Christianity was considered sacred. On an ancient hill stands a lonely tower - a memory of the famous church of the island kingdom - an ancient Glastonbury Abbey.
July 24th. Day 5 In the morning we will walk along the fabulous relic forest whistman wood(Whistman's Wood), where we can enjoy the mysterious silence and be filled with the power of this place. We will visit and stone circles Dartmoor Inn. Cerne Abbas.
Fairy Wistman Wood(Whistman's Wood) - a high-altitude legendary relic forest, located in Dartmoor (Devonshire, Britain).
Merrivale Rows Stone Rows(Merrivale stone row) are close to settlements Tavistock and Princetown on Dartmoor. This impressive double row of stones is a prehistoric structure. Installed so that it is located precisely oriented east-west. A triangular stone is installed on the eastern side of the structure, and a pair of stone pillars-menhirs are placed on the western side.
IN Dartmoor Archaeologists find numerous evidence of prehistoric human activity - primitive sites, Neolithic settlements, roads and sanctuaries. Here, scientists have discovered more than 2,000 sacred stone circles laid out by the ancients.
"Giant Kern Abbas"(Cerne Abbas giant) - a chalk figure of a naked man on a hillside near the village of Cerne Abbas. Some scholars believe that the "Giant Kern Abbas" is an ancient image of Hercules, others - the Celtic god of fertility.
July 25th. Day 6
After breakfast we will walk around the lake Virginia (Virginia Water) and see the parts ancient temple Leptus Mang. Then, let's go to Berkshire where we will see the most beautiful castle England. In the afternoon we will drive to Cambridgeshire, where one of the best universities in the world is located - Cambridge. There we will also be able to walk along the pleasant narrow streets and enjoy the typical English culture, with many houses with red roofs.
Windsor castle located in Windsor, Berkshire, on the banks of the Thames. Windsor Castle is so loved by the current Queen of Great Britain and she visits it much more often than Buckingham Palace, located in London. The luxury and grandeur of the castle and the surrounding park fascinate.
In the afternoon we will go to Aura Academy - Soma.
After breakfast we will have a tour of the farm Aura Academies - Soma. Then we will get acquainted with the products of the Academy. Aura-Soma is a subtle form of light and color vibration therapy based on trust in your inner voice and the ability to feel yourself and the world around you. Aura-Soma helps to awaken the inner light within oneself, to realize the cause of one's illness. As a result of its action, internal blocks are removed, energy balance is restored, deep levels of consciousness are stimulated. This is facilitated by the healing power of plant colors, oils and energy. precious stones minerals enclosed in each of these bottles.
After lunch we will go to Cambridgeshire, where one of the best universities in the world - Cambridge (Cambridge) is located. There we will also be able to walk through the pleasant narrow streets and enjoy the typical English culture, with many red-roofed houses.
In the morning we'll go to the county Kent, where we will visit the famous Dover Castle, which is located on the edge of snow-white cliffs White Clifs of Dover / White Cliffs of Dover. Enjoy the magnificent view of the sea and take a walk along the English Channel.
Dover Castle(Dover Castle) - one of the largest English castles in terms of area. Located in Dover, Kent, on the coast of the Pas de Calais between Great Britain and France. Since ancient times, it has been considered the "Key to England" due to its strategically important position on the island.
The English call them White Cliffs of Dover, which literally translates as white cliffs of Dover. This amazing place. Snow-white chalk cliffs frame the British coastline between the strait separating England and France. For sailors, the rocks are a beacon that announces the approach to Foggy Albion. It is thanks to the cliffs that England is called so (in Latin Albus - “white”).
Visit scheduled in the morning London Eye/ Ferris wheels, from the height of which we will see almost the whole of London. Then we will visit Buckingham Palace And Westminster Abbey/Westminster Abbey, in the walls of which almost all the monarchs of Britain were crowned. After lunch, you can go to the busiest street London Oxword street or take a walk and relax in Hyde Park.
(London Eye) - a Ferris wheel located in the Lambeth area, on the banks of the Thames. Is one of the most high rides in the world from which you can see almost all of London. The height reaches 135 m.
Is an official residence monarchs of Great Britain in London. He is also famous for being the largest functioning royal palace. Now it is the residence of the English Queen Elizabeth II.
Located in central London, the busiest street, is the longest shopping street in all of Europe.
Breakfast. Departure from the hotel, transfer to the airport.
Tour leaders
Maxim Moisa,
English guide
Over 15 years in the UK. In 2008, one of the founders and organizers of the project EVEBUS TOURS. Received admission to various palaces and interesting places, including Masson House and saw the queen many times. In 2012 he participated in climbing three mountains in 24 hours on brave heart foundation, completed a first aid course in the mountains and 7 days of training under the program mountain leader(the main guide in the mountains). Since 2012, he has worked as a tour manager for groups of up to 60 people, and as a guide driver for groups of up to 34 people in England - at least 4 tours per month. Conducted numerous tours in Scotland and Iceland. He traveled a lot, including Europe, South and North America and Africa.
, Transformational Coach
.Energy therapist, coach and healer, 7 years of experience in individual and group work. Author of trainings and online courses on the topics of expanding consciousness.
Organizer and host of transformational trips (Nepal, Egypt, Spain, France, Altai, Baikal, etc.) Inspirer and organizer of the Soul and Personality Evolution Club "Everything in You" and this trip.
"My task on this journey is to create a field for the harmonious disclosure of everyone, practice in places of power and meditation to get in touch with the true light of their essence of love from within."
Tour cost:
2750 pounds per person, when registering and paying the registration fee before June 10,
after June 10 - 2850 pounds.
The registration fee of 14,000 rubles (150 pounds sterling) is taken into account in the cost of the trip and is not refundable in case of cancellation of the trip. The remaining amount is paid on the spot.
The price is per person based on double occupancy.
There is a supplement of GBP 600 for single occupancy.
The cost includes:
- Meeting at the airport and all transfers on the route in a comfortable bus.
- Services of a Russian-speaking guide to sacred holy places.
- Accommodation in 3-4 star hotels and 1 night at Auro-Soma Academy.
- All entrance fees.
- Meditations in places of power.
- Taxes.
- Assistance in obtaining a visa and buying air tickets, if necessary.
The price does not include:
- Flight to London and back.
- Visa to England.
- Lunches and dinners.
- Tips.
- Personal expenses and souvenirs.
If you have any questions, the tour organizer - Maria Sablina will help you: email:
The British Isles are famous for legends of ghosts, witchcraft and other amazing things. These stories every year attract those who believe in the existence of ghosts and otherworldly forces.
Highgate Cemetery, London (Highgate Cemetery)
Highgate Cemetery is the perfect setting for a horror movie. Ancient graves and crypts, tombstones wrapped in ivy, figures of angels without a head... There are many chilling stories associated with this place. In the sixties of the last century, London newspapers wrote about several very strange incidents - a vampire allegedly wound up here, attacking gaping passers-by who did not have time to leave the vicinity of the cemetery before dark. A lot of amazing things happened here, there were even witnesses who watched the living dead appear from the graves under the cover of darkness... Therefore, my friends, it is better to bypass this place at night, and come here during the day in order to take a closer look at the vivid examples of Gothic architecture presented here, and also find one of the main attractions of the cemetery - the grave of Karl Marx.
Rectory in Borley, Essex (Borley Rectory)
Borley Church Built on the site of a ruined Benedictine monastery in the village of Borley, the Rector's Mansion is famous for its many paranormal occurrences. In the 20s of the last century, the mysterious events that took place in the house were even mentioned in the pages of the Daily Mail newspaper. According to one of the legends, a nun who lived in the same ancient monastery, on the site of which the mansion was later built, fell in love with a monk from a neighboring monastery. The monk reciprocated her feelings, but before they could escape, the connection was discovered and the lovers were brutally murdered. According to one version, the nun was immured alive within the walls of her monastery. Since then, the sad silhouette of the nun has repeatedly appeared near the place of her death. Harry Price, a well-known researcher of this kind of mysterious phenomena, dedicated two books to the mansion, in which he describes supernatural events in detail. In 1939, the house burned down, but the ghosts still come out on their quiet night walks, scaring the locals and attracting poltergeist enthusiasts from all over the world.
Pendle Hill, Lancashire (Pendle Hill)
Pendle Hill
Mount Pendle Hill, in Lancashire, was considered in the 17th century black hole: it was here that the witches gathered for the Sabbath and performed their witchcraft rituals. One of the most high-profile trials against witches is associated with this area, as a result of which ten people were hanged in 1612, "who sold their souls to the devil and killed many innocent people through witchcraft." Since then, dark ghosts have been terrorizing the Pendle Hill area, and God forbid you get lost here on a cold night! However, some fearless explorers of otherworldly forces climb the mountain every Halloween, hoping to witness paranormal phenomena.
Red Lion Pub, Avebury
Red Lion at Dawn
The Red Lion is far from the only English pub that is haunted by ghosts. Perhaps the reason for such popularity among ghosts lies in the fact that over the long years of their existence, ancient buildings become silent eyewitnesses of many incidents and manage to "acquire" legends ... Although, probably, the whole point is that even ghosts sometimes want to overturn a mug -another fragrant ale (sometimes - literally!). In any case, the Red Lion pub boasts a reputation as Britain's most enchanted drinking establishment. It is notable for the fact that it is located inside the ancient and longest in Europe cromlech Avebury (Avebury Stone Circle) - a circular composition of stone blocks that served as a cult pagan building long before Stonehenge was built. The most famous ghost of the Red Lion pub is the spirit of a woman named Florrie, who lived in this building back in the 17th century, when it served as a farm. Her husband was a soldier. Returning from the war, he found Florry with her lover. In a fit of jealousy, he shot his rival, and killed his unfaithful wife and threw her body into a well. Since then, the spirit of Florry often appears in the same place. When dishes inexplicably disappear in a pub, and salt and pepper shakers begin to bounce, no one doubts that these are all tricks of Florrie.
Ancient Ram Inn, Wotton-under-EdgeAncient Ram Inn
Even the most hardened skeptic who denies the existence of ghosts and the afterlife will shudder with inexplicable horror when visiting this 12th-century house, which once served as a tavern and inn. Creaky floorboards, bare uneven walls, inexplicable grave cold, damp smell, small dimly lit rooms - this is exactly what a real haunted house should be like! The current owner of this scary place is happy to arrange small tours for everyone, telling in detail about all cases. paranormal activity seen in the house over the past few centuries. Some kind of terrible demon or ghost lives here in every nook and cranny, and in the middle of the night you can hear knocking, gnashing, crying babies ... What just didn’t happen here! Let's start with the fact that the house was built on the site of ancient pagan burials, and in the Middle Ages Satanists gathered here and ritual murders were arranged - this is also confirmed by the results of excavations.
Glamis Castle, Scotland
Glamis Castle and Sundial
Glamis Castle - one of the most beautiful castles in Scotland - is like an illustration of fairy tales about beautiful princesses, evil witches and dragons. By the way, it was here that Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, the beloved Queen Mother, spent her childhood. The impressive architecture and 600-year history of the castle are not the only things that attract tourists here. Many mystical stories and legends are associated with this place. Several violent ghosts live in the castle at once. Perhaps the most terrible is the Bearded Earl (Lord Glamis, who lived here in the 15th century). He was a cruel and merciless man. Once he decided to play cards on Sunday, but none of the servants and guests of the castle supported his idea - after all, gambling on Sunday is a sin. Outraged by such disobedience, the count exclaimed: "Yes, I will not be afraid to play a game of cards with the devil himself!" The next day, a strange stranger appeared at the castle. He turned out to be the devil who doomed the Bearded Earl to eternal torment. Another ghost of Glamis Castle is the so-called White Lady. In 1532, the mistress of the castle, Lady Janet Douglas, was accused of witchcraft and burned alive at the stake. Since then, the silhouette of the White Lady, engulfed in flames, regularly appears above the towers of the castle. In addition, there are many legends about the Chamber of Secrets and what dark secrets it hid. One such terrible secret is the Monster of Glamis, the ghost of an incredibly ugly child who has been kept locked up all his life.
Tower of London (The Tower of London)
Tower of London
The Tower of London is not only one of the main attractions of the British capital. This place has a strong connection with the other world. However, this is not as surprising as it might seem at first glance, given how many people were hanged, beheaded and tortured within the walls of this gloomy fortress. Among the ghosts of the Tower there are also VIPs: they had a noble origin, had power and money - and instantly lost everything. And such individuals are not ready to leave this world calmly! Take, for example, the recurring ghost of Anne Boleyn, second wife of Henry VIII, who was beheaded here in 1536.
Culloden Moor, Scotland
Culloden moor with cottage
These Scottish lands have absorbed the blood of a fierce battle. An important battle that influenced the course of British history took place here during the Second Jacobite Rising on April 16, 1746 - between the Scottish militia led by Charles Edward Stuart, the pretender to the British throne, and the British government troops, under the command of the Duke of Cumberland. The result of the battle was the complete defeat of the Scots. By the way, the battle of Culloden was the last field battle on the territory of the island of Great Britain. Of course, such a bloody and cruel battle left many souls doomed to eternal torment on the battlefield. Since then, every year on the day of the Battle of Culloden, the cries of warriors are heard over the wasteland, continuing to fight in the eternal battle in the afterlife.
Llancaiach Fawr Manor, Wales
The Manor House and Mystery Woman
A quiet Welsh estate with an unpronounceable name at first glance seems pretty harmless. However, this is not at all the case! Ghosts from the dark past still haunt the inhabitants of the old house. Inexplicable phenomena occur here literally at every step: in the corridors, on the stairs, in the rooms ... Eyewitnesses claim that they not only observed ghosts, but also felt touches, and even smelled aromas: apparently, otherworldly forces that have chosen this place, love violet, lavender and... roast beef! The spirit of Edward Prichard (he was the owner of the estate during the English Civil War of the 17th century) still cannot find peace. Is it because he suffers so much that he went over to the side of the king, betraying his comrades-in-arms?.. The ghost of a housekeeper named Matty, who lived here in the 19th century, wanders through the stairs and corridors at night, rustling with clothes. A mysterious stone pentagram was found in one of the walls of the estate: I wonder if it was placed there to scare away evil spirits, or, on the contrary, to put a curse on the inhabitants of the house?
Berry Pomeroy Castle, Devon
Berry Pomeroy Castle
This 14th-century castle is haunted by several ghosts from the Poumroy family to whom it belonged. Among them are the White Lady and the Blue Lady. According to legend, the White Lady is Lady Margaret Pomeroy, who was starved to death by her own sister, Lady Eleanor. Eleanor was always envious of her younger and beautiful sister, and therefore locked her in the castle tower and kept her there until the poor thing starved to death. Margaret's ghost - a white figure with long flowing hair - is often seen hovering over the very tower in which she died. The Blue Lady - a ghost in a blue cape with a hood - also bore the surname Poumroy. According to legend, she strangled her own child, and therefore cannot find peace. Sometimes in the vicinity of the castle you can hear the creak of non-existent doors, someone's steps and children's crying. Rumor attributes them to the ghost of that same unfortunate child ...
Perhaps ghost stories are just beautiful legends invented by someone. Then why are completely different people again and again faced with paranormal activity? In any case, one thing is clear: Britain holds many dark secrets and unsolved mysteries That's why we love her!
