Learn about Bath's most haunted venues and locations for a spooky Halloween...

Theatre Royal Bath

The top left-hand box facing the stage at the Theatre Royal is said to be the favourite haunt of the Grey Lady ghost. Legend has it that she fell madly in love with an actor in the eighteenth century and hung herself when her love was unrequited.

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The Garrick’s Head

You aren’t safe from the ghost of the Grey Lady even when you leave the Theatre! She is also said to haunt The Garrick’s Head pub just next door.

Beckford's Tower

Look out for the ghost of William Beckford's dog Tiny when you're visiting this landmark at the top of Lansdown Hill. There are also rumours that William Beckford's spirit still lingers around the site...

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Royal Victoria Park

If you're exploring this large and historic park in the evening, keep your eyes peeled for the ghosts of a pair of duellers, armed with swords and ready to fight!

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Francis Hotel

This historic hotel is haunted by a former housekeeper who sadly hanged herself. Guests have reported being kept awake by her scratching and tapping from inside their room.

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The West Gate

The West Gate pub dates back to 1611 and its charm (and ghost!) still remains.

Abbey Green

Made famous as a filming location for Bridgerton, Abbey Green is dominated by the large plane tree that stands in the centre (reportedly one of the oldest planted trees in the UK, dating from the late 1700s). There have been numerous ghostly sightings in the area, including inside The Crystal Palace pub which faces on to Abbey Green.

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Sally-in-the-Wood

To the south of Bath near Claverton is this scenic spot which has been the subject of numerous folk tales over the years, including spooky sightings and unexplained car accidents. There are several theories on the origin of the area's name, including that it was the site of a murder, or the home of a mysterious woman in the early 1800s.

The Royal Crescent

Will you see the phantom horse-drawn carriage outside The Royal Crescent? The carriage is often seen and is thought to carry Elizabeth Linley and playwright Richard Brinsley Sheridan as they eloped.

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Ghost Tours

Take a thrilling and chilling walk around the city's most haunted locations with Bath Ghost Tours, or boogie away those bogeymen on a Silent Disco Tour with Bath Adventures. Get a group together and join an immersive and spine-chilling journey, following in the footsteps of a nameless ghost hunter through the alleyways of the city, all whilst listening to some spooky tunes!

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Beau Nash House

Beau Nash’s lover, Juliana Papjoy, was so distraught when he died that she lived the rest of her life in a hollowed-out tree, vowing never to sleep in a bed again. Her ghost now apparently haunts their former home (now Amarone Italian restaurant!).

Longleat House

It is best known for its fantastic safari park, but Longleat also has some darker attractions.

It is said that the ghost of Lady Louisa (Louisa Thynne, Viscountess Weymouth c.1712–1736), still wanders the grand halls of Longleat House searching for her long-lost footman lover. The story goes that her jealous husband confronted the footman and pushed him down the stairs before burying him in the cellar, unbeknownst to Lady Louisa.

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Read more:

• Halloween in Bath
• Take an evening tour of the city
• Learn more about a gothic masterpiece at Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein.