London has its share of ghostly stories that entice thousands of tourists each year. You may have heard of famous creepy sites like The Tower of London, but London’s streets are home to more ghosts than you think!
The English capital is perfect for thrill seekers and paranormal enthusiasts looking for a spooky destination. From derelict pubs to deteriorating dungeon walls, here are some of the most haunted places London has to offer.
Our favourite haunted places you can visit in London are:
- The Ten Bells
- The Langham Hotel
- Liverpool Street Station
- The Tower of London
1. The Ten Bells
If you are looking for a quick drink and sit-down, this historic pub is a popular haunt for ghost lovers and pub-goers alike. With live music, quiz nights, and beer on tap, The Ten Bells has an amazing atmosphere that seems far from creepy. However, this Spitalfields Inn has a dark history associated with Jack the Ripper, making it a common destination for paranormal investigations when the sun goes down.
Rumours have suggested that Jack the Ripper used to wait for his drunken victims at The Ten Bells. This is suggested as two of his victims, Mary Kelly and Annie Chapman were linked with the pub during their lifetime. Annie Chapman is believed to have visited the Ten Bells the night she was murdered. Mary Kelly’s body was found in the room she rented, on the opposite side of the road from the pub.
The pub is known as one of London’s most haunted places. Not only have many claimed to see the ghosts of the ladies, but in the 1990s, staff residing in the pub claimed to witness a ghost of a Victorian-dressed man haunting the upper floors.
Intrigued? See if you can solve the mystery with a visit to The Ten Bells.
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2. The Langham Hotel
Another one of London’s most haunted places is The Langham Hotel, specifically Room 333.
When the Marylebone hotel opened in 1865, it was heralded for its comfort and class, revolutionising the hotel experience with hydraulic lifts and electric lights. But with many historic hotels, tragedy, and heartbreak litter its history, despite the glitz and glamour.
It has been suggested that there are at least five recurring ghosts that both staff and guests witness at the Langham Hotel. This includes the apparition of a German prince who threw himself out of an upper-story window. Guests have reported a drop in temperature combined with his ghostly form gliding through walls and doors.
Room 333 is said to be the most chilling room with guests fleeing the room in the middle of the night after a spook. It has been said that the apparition in this room is dressed in Victorian evening wear with the bottom part of their legs missing – what a fright!
Popular paranormal investigator Youtubers Sam and Colby have a detailed video of their Langham Hotel experience.
Fancy being chilled to the bone? Check out the video here:
3. Liverpool Street Station
Known as Britain’s busiest station, Liverpool Street Station accommodates 80 million passengers annually. It may be a popular hub with commuters, but did you know Liverpool Street Station has a dark history too?
Many people have died within tube station walls, but when it came to building the tunnels of the tube, workers had to dig through layers of earth full of human bodies. This includes murder victims, plague victims, and other dead bodies beyond recognition. Many paranormal investigators have commented that disturbing a body’s resting place can cause a surge in paranormal activity.
So let’s focus on the creepy hauntings of Liverpool Street Station. It has been reported that people often hear the screams of a ‘crazy woman’. Some might view this as harsh, however, as the urge to scream for eternity doesn’t sound pleasant!
However, where Liverpool Street station stands today once stood Bethlehem Royal Hospital. Erected in 1247, the infirmary started to treat mentally unwell patients in the 14th century – this was from then on hailed the first mental institution in England. It has been suggested that many patients were often mistreated, with combinations of punishment and religious devotion being used to treat patients, this included the use of chains, stocks, and manacles.
It has been rumoured that the screams heard in Liverpool Street Station are the remnants of a woman who was ‘treated’ at the hospital. The same reports claimed that when she was alive, she would cling to a small coin. If someone tried to take away her coin, she would scream at the top of her voice.
In her death, someone stole the coin and so the woman was buried without it. The tale says that to this day, her ghost roams the tunnels of Liverpool Street Station screaming for her lost coin.
Liverpool Street Station is one of the most haunted places London has to offer. Fascinated by this haunt? Add this tube stop to your London tour and consider leaving the woman a nice offering!
4. The Tower of London
The Tower of London is one of the most famous haunted places you can visit in London. A popular tourist hotspot, over three million people visit the Tower annually. It’s a good site to kick off your spooky destination list, especially if you’re new to paranormal exploration.
First built in 1078 under William the Conqueror, the Tower became an impressive palace where consecutive monarchs lived. Despite its regal affiliation, it’s widely known that the Tower’s history is connected with capital punishment and torture.
This includes being the location for Guy Fawkes’ immense torture, Henry VI who was murdered at the Private Chapel altar in 1471, and Walter Raleigh who was imprisoned three times in The Tower. Raleigh’s days here were not pleasant and it is clear to see why he might still be roaming the halls.
Execution at the Tower was saved for high-ranking people, or those who gained favour with the public. This strategy kept the executed person away from viewing crowds. Examples who were executed on site include Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII’s second wife, and Lady Jane Grey, who was queen for just nine days before her cousin claimed the throne.
There are claims of wailing noises through the prison walls, while rumours of Anne Boleyn’s ghost haunting the halls have troubled the site since her execution. The Tower’s eerie history makes the site one of London’s most haunted places, so it’s a must-see for paranormal fans!
We hope this article has given you an insight into London’s most haunted places. Check out these locations and more eerie haunts with a bespoke tour of the English capital.
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Written by Luthien for Yellow Moon Tours.
Updated on 21/03/2024