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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Amelia Neath

The 16 most haunted places in the UK to visit this Halloween, from Whitby Abbey to the Tower of London

The ruins of Whitby Abbey hold dark secrets lurking in the shadows - (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Halloween is right around the corner. While fancy dress and trick-or-treating may be at the front of our minds, there is also no better time of year to visit some of the UK’s most hair-raising destinations for a spooky and scary experience.

With Britain’s gory history, it is no surprise that the historic buildings, towns and cities that make up our cultural heritage also harbour a dark side, with gruesome and violent memories lurking in the shadows.

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