Our most haunted places
We look after many ancient buildings. So it's no surprise that some play host to a few ghost stories. Meet the headless phantoms, strange apparitions, tormented souls and one kindly spirit with a fondness for children.
From grand mansions to cottages, castles and follies, pubs and even a regency playhouse, the buildings we care for are many and varied. With some dating back to as early as the 12th century, they’ve plenty of stories to tell. Some may even be home to a ghost or two.

Listen to the National Trust Podcast: Halloween special
In episode 67 of the National Trust Podcast, recorded in 2019, curator James Grasby visits 500-year old Little Moreton Hall in Cheshire, to find out how the Tudors protected their homes against evil. James meets house staff who reveal strange relics of our past.