Don’t we all just love Autumn! We can pull out our favourite cosy jumpers and indulge in decadent, delicious hot chocolates. Autumn also means, Halloween is almost here! This years halloween is also a special one, as it is under a ‘blue moon’, which only happens once every 19 years! For those intrigued in mystery and the paranormal, we have created a list of haunted places in Nottinghamshire. There’s nothing like getting that adrenaline pumping!

We haven’t listed some of the more obvious haunted spots. Such as, Nottinghamshire Castle or the Galleries of Justice. We have provided some of the more unusual hauntings you may have not known about!

Let’s get our spook on together.

1. The Devils Stone

Winning top spot due to its creepy name.

The Devils Stone is located in Carlton-in-Lindrick, which is close to Worksop.

Known also as ‘the summoning stone’. Legend has it that if you walk around the stone 9 times in an anticlockwise direction, you will summon the devil.

For anyone who wishes to try, proceed with caution. As there has been no ways said that can reverse the summoning!

Many have tried to move the stone over the years, but have been unable to do so.

The stone is based on church grounds, which is suspected to have been built on a Christian pagan temple.

There is no surprise this takes the number one spot of the most haunted places in Nottinghamshire. 

2. Winnats Pass

Okay, this one isn’t quite in Nottinghamshire, but we thought it was one worth mentioning.

Many locals are familiar with the gorgeous scenery of Winnatts Pass.

However, not many know of its dark history.

In 1758, two lovers were walking through Winnatts Pass when they were met by local miners who robbed and killed them.

Although, the miners didn’t get away as easily as they may have hoped. One was hit by a falling rock as he fled the scene, and another fell off a cliff. Later in life another committed suicide, and one developed psychosis.

The lovers bodies are buried nearby on church grounds. However, there have been reports of people hearing their screams and seeing their ghosts roaming the area.

3. Rufford Abbey

Would you be brave enough to roam Rufford Abbey at nightfall? We know we certainly wouldn’t!

A beautiful spot during daylight, where families enjoy the areas lovely walks and family friendly grounds. Come dusk, it is a much different story…

There isn’t just one story of hauntings at this infamous locations but many.

One of monks, children, footsteps and strange sounds.

There have been many reports of people sighting monks walking the decayed halls, chanting. The chants of the monks have been recorded.

Other reports are of children’s laughter and just generally strange goings-on. Worth a visit!… But maybe during the day.

4. Harlow Woods

Harlow Woods is another gorgeous local walk. Many head to these woods for daily dog walks and fresh air.

Both Harlow Woods and the adjoining roads are said to be haunted by Elizabeth Shepherd who was murdered in 1817.

Elizabeth was walking from Papplewick to Mansfield to find work and on her way she was met by Charles Rotherham who attacked her.

Afterwards he confessed to the murder. However, he gave no reason as to why he had killed the young girl.

There was a memorial stone placed by Harlow Woods. It is said if you touch it she will appear. People have reported hearing footsteps around the area, even when no one is in sight.

5. The Blair Witch Project of Nottinghamshire

Creswell Crags near Worksop is a fairly well known local tourist attraction. It is known for it’s interesting cave systems and pre-historic insights. Neanderthals were known to occupy one of the caves some 40,000 years ago.

A less advertised cave within the Creswell Crags Corge is one which is believed to have been occupied by witches.

The media have coined this cave the ‘gateway to hell’. The cave is covered in thousands of undeniable witch markings.

Experts believe these markings were created by locals to prevent devils, witches and demons from entering our world through the cave.

The Crags have the largest number of witch markings on one site in the UK, making it extremely notable.

One obvious marking called on the ‘virgin of virgins’, where they ask for Mary to help defend them from evil spirits.

What do you think? Is this one of the most haunted placed in Nottinghamshire? 

Intrigued? Read more here.

6. Annesley Hall

Annesley Hall dates back to the 13th century. It was the home to May Chatworth, the known lover of Lord Byron.

So, the place is steeped in interesting history. The hall has been abandoned for many years and it mostly derelict by the point. Especially after a fire in 2015.

What makes Annesley Hall so interesting is its many reports witchcraft being carried out on the site. More than any other location in the UK.

But, it has a history of suicide, murder and many who died during the bubonic plague are buried on the grounds.

Most Haunted visited this location, you can watch the full episode here.

It is believed that paranormal activity has increased due to the witchcraft being practiced on the grounds.

7. The Village Mansfield

Unbeknown to many locals we have an apparent ‘haunted spot’, right here in our town centre.

The Village was used as a slaughterhouse back in the 1800’s. The fact that this was once an abattoir, makes it creepy enough to be one of the most haunted placed in Nottinghamshire.

Legend has it that a woman named Catherine and her young son were murdered on this site.

It is thought to be haunted by the young boy. As well as 7 monks who have been seen walking the halls.

At night you can hear the child crying and a piano has been known to play by itself. Spooky!!

If you’re brave enough you can partake in a ghost walk here.

8. Clumber Park

A lovely place to take the dogs on a walk. Perhaps, not such a lovely place to be as the sun goes down.

Many have reported seeing a ‘grey lady’, who walks and slowly disappears into mist as she goes.

All areas of Sherwood Forest are known for the witchcraft activity that occurs. Our area has more witchcraft practices than most places in the UK. Even if there is no ‘grey lady’… that’s still pretty spooky!!

9. Bolsover Castle

Topping the list of Most Haunted Heritage Sites in the UK! So, this one had to be on our list!

The Castle is built on an ancient burial ground and Bolster was once named ‘Satanic Capital of the UK’.

All in all, we’re already feeling pretty creeped out.

There have been reports of objects moving, loud screams, a ghostly boy holding visitors hands, and unexplainable lights.

There is so much going on at this spot, we couldn’t possible begin to even scrape the surface. This spot might be worth a visit… but probably during daylight hours!

10. Trent Bridge

This one is a little unusual. Even we couldn’t quite believe this tops some of the most haunted spots in the East Midlands.

There have been multiple reports of seeing a figure jumping from the bridge into the water below. Only for the figure to disappear from sight as it nears the water.

The same is said for a runner, who is seen running across the bridge, always wearing a green jacket. The runner is said to disappear into thin air in front of your eyes and be transparent.

The ghostly apparition is believed to be a suicide victim.

Our advice, don’t cross this bridge alone at night.

10. Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem

The oldest pub in England and it’s on our doorstep. Located not too far from the Nottingham Canal in the city centre, it has been here for almost 1000 years.

With that said, it comes as no surprise the pub is haunted, and likely a top most haunted places in Nottinghamshire. 

This spot has been known for odd moans and groans coming from the cellar. Even distinct talking sounds but only to find no one is down there.

There is a ‘haunted galleon’ and a haunted nook within the pub. May stories have come out over the years as more people have experience strange goings-ons.

We recommend watching this short but interesting interview with Ye Olde Trip to Jeruselam’s landlord. He walks through all of the interesting tales!

That’s the lot. We hope you have found this interesting and not too scary. Is it time to write cosy Christmas blogs yet??