New research from Betway has revealed the most haunted attractions in the UK to visit this Halloween.
October is often seen as the spookiest month of the year, with Halloween fast approaching and fans of the supernatural eager to seek out eerie experiences. But which attractions in the UK are considered to be the most haunted in 2025?
To uncover the answer, Betway analysed almost 180,000 TripAdvisor reviews across 30 famously haunted sites. Reviews were scanned for a range of chilling keywords including “scary,” “haunted,” “ghosts,” “eerie” and “sinister”, before calculating how frequently each term appeared. The result is a definitive scariness ranking, revealing which UK landmarks left visitors feeling the most unsettled.
Chillingham Castle has been named the UK’s most haunted location to visit in 2025.
Tucked away towards the North East coastline, Chillingham Castle in Northumberland has been crowned the UK’s most haunted location. A 13th Century, Grade I listed building, the castle has a remarkably strong bloodline dating back to the 1200s and showcases breathtaking views from its gardens.
But beneath the castle’s stately exterior lies a much darker side. Visitors can explore its infamous Torture Chamber, or join an after-dark ghost tour through rooms long regarded as some of the most haunted in England. According to TripAdvisor, of the 1,306 reviews posted, a chilling 61.6% contained words linked to fear, hauntings, or the supernatural, cementing Chillingham’s reputation as the nation’s scariest site.
| Rank | Location | Total number of reviews | % of reviews with keywords relating to scariness |
| 1 | Chillingham Castle | 1,306 | 61.6% |
| 2 | Berry Pomeroy Castle | 467 | 32.8% |
| 3 | Bodmin Jail | 1,758 | 23.0% |
| 4 | Ballygally Castle | 2,827 | 17.2% |
| 5 | Mary King’s Close | 24,244 | 13.4% |
| 6 | Clink Prison Museum | 1,957 | 11.8% |
| 7 | Glamis Castle | 2,166 | 11.7% |
| 8 | St Leonards Church | 354 | 9.3% |
| 9 | The Dark Hedges | 2,008 | 9.2% |
| 10 | Gwrych Castle | 629 | 8.6% |
In second place is Berry Pomeroy Castle, located at the opposite end of the country in the South Hams district of Devon. Known for legendary spirits such as The White and Blue Ladies and supposed sightings of shadowy figures moving within the ruins, it’s no surprise to see almost a third of reviews (32.8%) referencing the scariness of this castle.
Known for its ghost tours and paranormal experiences, Bodmin Jail, in Cornwall, is third. 23% of the 1,758 reviews included language related to scariness, with visitors regularly experiencing feelings of desolation and hearing things such as footsteps or rattling keys.
Chillingham Castle is the haunted location with the most reviews mentioning ghosts.
| Rank | Location | Total number of reviews | % of reviews mentioning ghosts |
| 1 | Chillingham Castle | 1,306 | 28.6% |
| 2 | Berry Pomeroy Castle | 467 | 13.3% |
| 3 | Ballygally Castle | 2,827 | 11.9% |
| 4 | Glamis Castle | 2,166 | 7.4% |
| 5 | Bodmin Jail | 1,758 | 7.0% |
Taking the crown once again is Chillingham Castle, with almost 30% (28.6%) of its online reviews mentioning ghosts, showcasing just how haunted the historic North East site is believed to be. Ghosts thought to wander the castle include the spirit of Lady Berkeley and John “Dragfoot” Sage, one of the dungeon’s torturers.
Another familiar name is Berry Pomeroy Castle in second, with 13.3% of reviews mentioning ghosts as well as Ballygally Castle in Northern Ireland, known for reportedly hosting famous spirits, such as that of Lady Isabella Shaw.
Glamis Castle has built a reputation for being one of the most haunted locations in Scotland and ranks fourth with 7.4% of reviews mentioning ghosts alongside Bodmin Jail in fifth with 7%.
Are you daring enough to visit any of these spooky locations this Halloween?
