The Petersfield Poltergeist – a true British haunting
For Karen Goffe, the house at 22 Chapel Street in the historic market town of Petersfield is much more than just a picturesque cottage. It’s the starting point of a story that has haunted her family for nearly a century. A story of paranormal events centred on her grandmother, Violet Lockyer. “I have walked past … Read more
The Council House Theory: Were Britain’s Poltergeists a Product of Social Desperation?
An in-depth look at the “council house theory” of paranormal activity.
The Devil in Bottesford: A Curious Case of Witchcraft in Victorian England
In the gentle folds of North Lincolnshire, a landscape better known for its steel, sheep and sedate market towns, one might not expect to find a Victorian drama of flying kettles, bewitching teenagers, and terrified livestock. Yet in the spring of 1879, the village of Bottesford, just outside Scunthorpe, found itself at the eye of … Read more
Are Séances Real? I Spent a Night in a Haunted Pub Cellar to Find Out.
We visited a real séance in the cellar of a centuries-old Lincolnshire pub
Whispers from the Ruins: Frederick Bligh Bond and the Spectral Secrets of Glastonbury Abbey
In the annals of British archaeology, few figures are as divisive or as intriguing as Frederick Bligh Bond. Born in Wiltshire in 1864, Bond was not just an architect and archaeologist but also a man with one foot firmly planted in the world of the esoteric. His work at Glastonbury Abbey, arguably one of England’s … Read more
Haunted York: The Ultimate Guide to Europe’s City of 1,000 Ghosts
Is York Europe’s Most Haunted City?
Inside Britain’s Haunted Pubs: A Paranormal Pub Crawl Across Southwest England
When it comes to haunted places, few are better than the haunted British pub. Whether it be historic city taverns or remote country inns, hostelries boasting resident ghosts are well-regarded parts of our nation’s cultural fabric. I once owned such a place on Dartmoor, the Royal Standard Inn, home to a noisy ghost I’ve detailed … Read more
Mysteries of Cannock Chase: A Paranormal Hotspot Explored
A hub of paranormal activity
The Haunting Legacy of the Brown Lady of Raynham Hall
Is this iconic photograph the best ghost photograph ever?
The Enigmatic Shadows of Clapham Wood: Unraveling Sussex’s Most Perplexing Mystery
Nestled in the heart of West Sussex, a stone’s throw from the sleepy village of Clapham, lies a patch of woodland that has captured the imagination of locals and paranormal enthusiasts alike for decades. Clapham Wood, with its dense canopy and winding paths, holds secrets that have puzzled investigators and spawned countless theories. From UFO … Read more
My spooky stay at Cornwall’s most haunted inn
Nestled on the moors of Bodmin is a location that looks like you’ve stepped back in time, to a period where smugglers and horse-drawn carriages would have frequented and superstitions ran amok. The place I speak of is the Jamaica Inn, in Launceston. Built in 1776, the inn is situated between the towns of Launceston … Read more
Dunheved’s Ancient Ghosts
A historic community haunted by ghosts
Owning a Haunted Moorland Pub
Landlord Lawrence experienced ghostly activity in his Dartmoor pub.
The Coton Ghost
The mischievous ghost trapped inside a bottle
The robber bandit of Wenlock Edge
Of all the bandits on the Edge, the most ruthless was the fearless ‘Ippikin’.
The Ghost Barge of The River Severn
Folklorist and writer Amy Boucher investigates a ghost barge, complete with phantom bargeman and gruesome cargo, that has been seen regularly on the River Severn. The River Severn winds through the whole of Shropshire like a snake, and I think that my veins follow the same course, or at least my mind does, as I … Read more
The Macabre History of Shrewsbury Train Station
Folklorist Amy Boucher investigates the macabre history of Shrewsbury Train Station. Shrewsbury is truly a ghost ridden place, From the violent ‘Bloudie Jack’ that haunts its red stone Castle to the myriad of Phantom soldiers, who stretch back through the centuries. There are ghosts everywhere, you just need to know where to find them. Such spirits … Read more
The ghosts of the Hopton Castle massacre
The site of a notorious Civil War battle
The Covent Garden Station Ghost that first appeared at Christmas
The Covent Garden Underground Station in London has gained a reputation as one of the most haunted places in London, but who is the Covent Garden station ghost? Covent Garden Station on the London Underground has gained an ominous reputation over the years as the most haunted station on the entire transport system. One of … Read more
Bloudie Jack – Shrewsbury’s medieval serial killer
Though long dead, the ghost of medieval serial killer ‘Bloudie Jack’ is said to stalk the grounds of Shrewsbury Castle, writes Amy Boucher. Shrewsbury is a wonderful place, rich in history and cultural importance. The Shrewsbury we know today has it’s origins in the 7th and 8th century when it was ‘Pengwern’ and at the … Read more
Instant Karma’s Gonna Get You! The John Lennon Séance
When John Lennon was fatally shot outside of his New York residence on 8th December 1980, a generation mourned the loss of a pop culture legend. Fans of Lennon and The Beatles sank into a deep period of mourning, heartbroken that their idol had been cut down in his prime. The death of Lennon signalled … Read more
Interview with Paranormal YouTube sensation Amy’s Crypt
GhostMag is joined by the paranormal investigator behind Amy’s Crypt
Interview with medium and paranormal investigator Chris Fleming
An exclusive interview with GhostMag
The Haunted Wardrobe that struck fear into the owners of a Torbay Antique Shop
Could an old wardrobe be haunted?
Best Paranormal YouTube Channels You Should Check Out Today!
A curated list of best paranormal YouTube channels you can stream today!
Interview With Barrie John, One of Britain’s Most Popular Mediums
A chat with the former Most Haunted medium
Conversations with the dead? An interview with EVP expert Eamonn Vann-Harris
GhostMag editor Matt Barlow sits down with EVP expert and former Most Haunted team member Eamonn Vann-Harris to discuss his innovative research into Electronic Voice Phenomena. Electronic Voice Phenomena has been a captivating subject for paranormal researchers for decades. However, very few have explored this enigmatic realm with the same passion and innovation as EVP … Read more
The Michael Jackson Seance
Kate Cherrell remembers one of the most controversial paranormal TV shows ever broadcast.
Take the edge off: The ghosts of Execution Dock
The allure of the haunted pub
“Did you hear that?” – Exploring sounds from the other side
Stephen discusses his best evidence to date
PSB7-PRO: The Latest Spirit Box Technology by Gary Galka
Gary Galka speaks to GhostMag about his latest Spirit Box device
Dimension Devices launch British Ovilus rival Chattergeist Touch
In the ever growing market of ghost hunting gadgets, Dimension Devices have unveiled a ground-breaking Instrumental Transcommunication device, Chattergeist Touch, which they hope will rival established devices such as the Ovilus and Hexcom. The pocket sized gadget, which is meticulously designed and programmed in the UK, is packed full of ghost hunting features and is … Read more
The Stone Tape Theory: Can rocks record ghostly apparitions?
Can hauntings be recorded by the fabric of a building?
Residual Hauntings: Ghostly echoes from the past
Often considered the most common type of haunting.
The Estes Method: Have you tried this ghost hunting technique?
A sensory deprivation technique to connect with spirits.
Best EVP Recorder: Top Picks for Ghost Hunters in 2023
From laptops to voice recorders, here’s our top devices for recording spirit communication.
Tips for recording EVPs: Expert advice from an EVP specialist
How to record a Grade A EVP!
EVP Pareidolia: Exploring Auditory Illusions in Ghost Hunting
A gateway to the spirit world or merely a trick of the mind?
How to Use a Ouija Board Safely: Tips and Precautions
Learn to use a spirit board
How do you know if a place is haunted?
Understand the tell-tale signs of a haunting
Haunted Locations
The secrets of Condover Hall
The slain owner left a bloodied handprint that simply refused to fade away.
The Phantom Monk of Linley Hall
Shropshire teems with tales of phantom monks haunting local sites, including a notable spectral encounter at the historic Linley Hall, writes Amy Boucher. At the start of my journey as a folklorist, I remember reading that although a ghost-ridden county, Shropshire suffers from a real scarcity of phantom monks, despite the large quantity of medieval … Read more
Jamaica Inn – Cornwall’s Most Haunted inn
This legendary coach house was once a haunt of smugglers and wreckers.
Haunted Hotels in England perfect for a spooky stay
A look at England’s most haunted hotels
Haunted Pubs in York
These spooky pubs are full of spirits
SS Great Britain
This former vessel is considered one of the most haunted places in Bristol.
MacKenzie Poltergeist: The Sinister Edinburgh spook terrorising tourists
One of the most active and malevolent entities in existence
Ryecroft Hall
Ghostly soldiers and nurses are said to haunt this former WW1 hospital
The Mermaid Inn, Rye
Once the haunt of the notorious Hawkhurst Gang, The Mermaid Inn is teeming with ghosts.
Haunted places in Bristol
From eerie pubs to historic vessels, explore the dark side of Bristol