Ghosts of Gloucestershire, Ghost Tours, Walks & Haunted Places

If you’re interested in ghost walks and tours, there are options in Gloucestershire, including Gloucester & Cheltenham. I have always been interested in the paranormal, ghosts, and haunted houses. However, I have recently been watching some great TV shows relating to the topic. My interest started when I heard campfire stories as a child; some ghost stories were really terrifying. Throughout my life, I have experienced a few unexplainable events, including some in Gloucestershire. The last one was odd noises and the feeling of something passing. All while I was enjoying a beer at the New Inn in Gloucestershire. I subsequently stayed the night at the New Inn in Gloucester; however, it was quite a normal night.

What is the paranormal?

They say the paranormal is a subset of pseudoscience. What sets the paranormal apart from other pseudosciences is a reliance on explanations for alleged phenomena that are well outside the bounds of established science. Thus, paranormal phenomena include extrasensory perception, telekinesis, ghosts, poltergeists, life after death, reincarnation, faith healing, human auras, &c.

Paranormal & Ghost Hunting TV Shows Featuring Gloucestershire

They have also shown some paranormal activity in Gloucestershire on various television shows.

Owlpen Manor Ghosts

Most Haunted, a Channel 4 reality TV show presented by Yvette Fielding. A variety of experts join her, including mediums, historians and parapsychologists. The show visited and filmed at Owlpen Manor, a Tudor house between Dursley and Stroud. The manor house sits in a secluded valley in the Cotswolds.

Gloucestershire’s Owlpen Manor is reported to have a bewildering array of ghosts. These include a former queen of England, a 17th-century alchemist, a mischievous child and the ‘Black Monk’. The Most Haunted team visited to investigate for the first episode of their 4th series.

The manor has a rich history, including a visit from Queen Margaret of Anjou. Margaret was Henry VI’s wife. She visited just before the Battle of Tewkesbury. The show includes interesting snippets of history, whether you are a believer or a sceptic.

Ancient Ram Inn: A Haunted Place in the Cotswolds

The Ancient Ram Inn is a Grade II* listed building and a former pub in Wotton-under-Edge. They say it is one of the most haunted hotels in the country. This attracted the Ghost Adventures team to visit. They investigated the Ancient Ram in their 8th episode and the finale of their 2nd season. Ghost Adventures is a long-running American TV show that investigates paranormal activity through science and personal experience.

They built the Ancient Ram Inn around 1145, and the inn has a rich and dark history. The site also used to be a pagan burial ground, a site of alleged sacrifices of children. This building also has connections to Stonehenge via ley lines. We really enjoyed visiting, spending the night ghost hunting, and found it fascinating.

Haunted Pubs in Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire has many historic pubs, and many have documented sightings of ghosts and unexplained goings-on. They record lots of these local events on their website, which is a fascinating read.

In 1997, the landlord of the Coach and Horses on Catherine Street in Gloucester had heard strange noises. A family member also witnessed a phantom-like little girl.

The Dick Whittington in Gloucester has had a few reports of paranormal activity. This includes a sighting of a hunched figure in their cellar. They have also reported furniture moving and mysterious lights in the bar area.

The New Inn in Northgate Street, Gloucester, which dates back to the 14th century. They originally built the pub to house visiting pilgrims. Some paranormal events have also been reported at the inn. This includes hearing footsteps and rattling doors. Also, a pint of beer appeared to be moving unaided on CCTV.

The landlord of the Leckhampton Inn in Cheltenham was shocked. A man and dog he was serving disappeared when he turned away for a second. In St George’s Vaults, another pub in town, a ghostly figure appears. This apparition appears to be wearing tweed. There have also been instances of glasses shattering for no reason. An investigation of St George’s Vaults only witnessed orbs, which many are cynical about, dismissing them as dust.

Ghost Tours & Walks in Gloucestershire

The county offers many ghost tour options, including one in Gloucester. The Gloucester Ghost Walk has 3 routes, all starting at the tourist information centre. The tour routes include many haunted places throughout the city, including the cathedral. Other locations include Blackfriars, The Black & White Chippy, the Prison and The Robert Raikes pub, to name a few.

Ghosts and Goggles offers a fascinating walking ghost tour of Gloucester. Their tours include some historical buildings with a reputation for paranormal activity.

HH & Spooky Nights organise periodic ghost-hunting evenings. One such hunt takes place in the now-closed Gloucester Prison, supposedly a hotbed of activity. Before becoming the prison, the building was Gloucester Castle and had a rich history. The prison events take place a few times a year and can be booked in advance.