Spooky season is here meaning the tales and myths of the most haunted places across the North East will be coming to light once more – who knows, even a ghost might appear.

In the past, Chillingham Castle in Northumberland has seen “some of the highest levels of paranormal activity in the country.”

You can even join a ghost tour to explore the creepy castle and grounds.

But now the historical attraction has been named among the most haunted places in the UK, “guaranteed to give you a fright this Halloween.”

It featured in the top 10 list by Parkdean Resorts who analysed TikTok data to reveal the most haunted places in the UK.

What did Parkdean Resorts say about the haunted Chillingham Castle in Northumberland?

Parkdean Resorts commented: “With over 20,000 views on TikTok, the chilling Chillingham Castle makes the top 10 as one of the UK’s most haunted places.

“The castle has seen a turbulent history and there is said to be a mixture of tortured spirits and friendly ghosts at Chillingham Castle.

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“One of the most talked about is the White Pantry Ghost, who sits in the inner pantry begging for water.”

The 10 most haunted places in the UK

Here is the full list along with the amount of TikTok views, according to Parkdean Resorts:

  1. The Plague House, Yorkshire (2,200,000 views)
  2. Battlefield of Edgehill, Warwickshire (614,900)
  3. The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bedfordshire (434,700)
  4. The Ancient Ram Inn, Gloucestershire (406,100)
  5. Pendle Hill, Lancashire (373,200)
  6. Pembrey Forest, South Wales (293,000)
  7. Ye Old Kings Head, Cheshire (256,800)
  8. Pluckley Village, Kent (123,200)
  9. Shrewsbury Prison, Shropshire (48,600)
  10. Chillingham Castle, Northumberland (20,900)

Parkdean Resorts added: “With Halloween breaks available across the UK from as little as £99, get away with Parkdean Resorts this spooky season…if you dare.

“Offering a range of family-friendly Halloween activities throughout the October Half Term, it's the perfect opportunity to visit these haunted locations and get into the spooky spirit.”