These are some of the most haunted places in Newcastle and Northumberland. Photo: Google Maps.These are some of the most haunted places in Newcastle and Northumberland. Photo: Google Maps.
These are some of the most haunted places in Newcastle and Northumberland. Photo: Google Maps.

These are some of the ‘most haunted’ places in Newcastle and Northumberland

From ghosts of former monarchs to fallen soldiers re-enacting a historical battle, the North East is home to many “haunted” places.

By Ryan Smith
Published 25th Oct 2023, 14:35 BST

As Halloween approaches, the popularity for all things “spooky” soars, so Langley Castle has put together a list of some of the “most haunted” places in Newcastle and Northumberland.

The ghostly tales include the site of the bloodiest battle in the history of England to King Charles I visiting a Newcastle city centre pub.

Feel free to visit these places in the lead up to Halloween, if you dare...

Now home to The Hoppings Funfair every June, the Town Moor used to be the site of the city’s gallows. Hundreds of people were hanged on the land, including 16 for witchcraft.

1. The Town Moor, Newcastle

Now home to The Hoppings Funfair every June, the Town Moor used to be the site of the city’s gallows. Hundreds of people were hanged on the land, including 16 for witchcraft. Photo: Google Maps

Originally a 12th century monastery, Chillingham Castle is said to be home to the spirt of a Spanish witch, who is said to curse anyone who steals something from the castle. Another ghostly inhabitant is said to be Lady Mary Berkeley, a betrayed wife, who pops out of her portrait dressed in grey. The most famous ghost is said to be the Blue Boy, a child who had been bricked up alive in blue clothes. His skeleton was found inside a three-metre thick wall during renovations at the castle. Guests have reported seeing blue flashes of light above their beds and from their bedroom walls when staying the night.

2. Chillingham Castle, Northumberland

Originally a 12th century monastery, Chillingham Castle is said to be home to the spirt of a Spanish witch, who is said to curse anyone who steals something from the castle. Another ghostly inhabitant is said to be Lady Mary Berkeley, a betrayed wife, who pops out of her portrait dressed in grey. The most famous ghost is said to be the Blue Boy, a child who had been bricked up alive in blue clothes. His skeleton was found inside a three-metre thick wall during renovations at the castle. Guests have reported seeing blue flashes of light above their beds and from their bedroom walls when staying the night. Photo: Google Maps

This former coaching inn, in Newcastle city centre, is said to be haunted by King Charles I, who was kept prisoner by the Scots in the nearby Anderson Place. It is said that he would often be allowed to temporarily leave his cell and go to the Old George for a quick drink. Customers have reported seeing the former king in the form of a “greyish fog”.

3. The Old George Inn, Newcastle

This former coaching inn, in Newcastle city centre, is said to be haunted by King Charles I, who was kept prisoner by the Scots in the nearby Anderson Place. It is said that he would often be allowed to temporarily leave his cell and go to the Old George for a quick drink. Customers have reported seeing the former king in the form of a “greyish fog”. Photo: Google Maps

Langley Castle was once believed to be haunted by Maud de Lucy, who jumped out of the castle’s highest window when she learned of her husband’s death. Following a look into genealogy, it was revealed that it was in fact Agnes de Beaumont, the second wife of the castle founder, Thomas de Lucy, and stepmother to Maud, who haunts the now hotel. Guests have reported be to able to hear her crying and muttering for “Sir Thomas”.

4. Langley Castle, Northumberland

Langley Castle was once believed to be haunted by Maud de Lucy, who jumped out of the castle’s highest window when she learned of her husband’s death. Following a look into genealogy, it was revealed that it was in fact Agnes de Beaumont, the second wife of the castle founder, Thomas de Lucy, and stepmother to Maud, who haunts the now hotel. Guests have reported be to able to hear her crying and muttering for “Sir Thomas”. Photo: Google Maps

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