Halloween 2025: 11 of London's most haunted hotspots from Highgate Cemetery to the Theatre Royal
Discover Greater London's most haunted locations this Halloween season, including the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, and the Theatre Royal on Drury Lane.
As Halloween approaches, our attention is turning to the things that go bump in the night...
Our inbox has been flooded with press releases about ghostly encounters and paranormal sites in and around the capital.
Among them was a release from Affordable Urns (appropriately bleak) that investigated the most haunted counties and towns in the UK.
Much to our surprise (and fright), Greater London ranks as the most haunted county, with a chilling 749 paranormal reports across 607 square miles. Giving it a paranormal activity score of 100.
Of course, we’re well aware of London’s gruesome past, but those are some pretty spine-tingling stats.
If you fancy getting your spook on this season, here are some ‘fang-tastic’ haunted places to visit in London.
1. The Tower of London
You can’t talk hauntings without mentioning the Tower. From Anne Boleyn’s ghost gliding near the chapel to mysterious screams echoing in the night, this fortress is said to be one of Britain’s most haunted spots. Guards have reported sightings of ghostly soldiers and even a spectral bear.
2. The Ten Bells, Spitalfields
Once frequented by Jack the Ripper’s victims, this historic pub near Brick Lane has chilling vibes and centuries of dark history. Bartenders still report cold spots and whispering voices when the lights go down.
3. Hampton Court Palace
Once home to Henry VIII, Hampton Court’s haunted halls are famous for “The Screaming Lady”, believed to be Catherine Howard, whose ghost is said to run through the gallery begging for mercy.
4. Highgate Cemetery
Atmospheric, overgrown and utterly gothic, Highgate is both beautiful and eerie. Visitors have claimed to see the “Highgate Vampire”—a tall, dark figure with glowing red eyes.
5. The Old Operating Theatre, London Bridge
A hidden gem and one of London’s strangest museums. Once a surgical theatre for poor patients, visitors have reported hearing moans, cries and the clinking of old medical tools.
6. The Viaduct Tavern, Holborn
Built opposite the site of the old Newgate Prison, this Victorian pub sits atop former prison cells. Staff have seen bottles fly off shelves and doors slam on their own - making it a must for thrill-seekers.
7. The Langham Hotel, Regent Street
London’s most haunted hotel, allegedly home to at least five ghosts — including a German prince and a Victorian doctor who murdered his bride. Even BBC staff once reported unexplained activity while recording there.
8. Covent Garden’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane
This grand old theatre has its own ghostly leading man — the “Man in Grey.” Usually seen during rehearsals, his appearance is said to bring good luck to the production.
9. Greenwich Foot Tunnel
Dark, echoing and undeniably creepy. Locals have reported shadowy figures following them through the tunnel late at night, only to disappear before reaching the other side.
10. The Flask, Highgate
A cosy pub with a sinister past. Legend has it a heartbroken barmaid hanged herself in the cellar centuries ago and still makes her presence known with flickering lights and sudden chills.
11. 50 Berkeley Square, Mayfair
Often called “the most haunted house in London,” this elegant townhouse has terrified visitors for over 200 years. Reports include a ghostly young woman who threw herself from the attic window and a monstrous figure that drives intruders mad.