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Its stories of ghostly encounters are well known across the North East and it seems the dark tales behind Chillingham Castle continue to enjoy an ever-increasing share of the national spotlight. The ...

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The weather is beginning to turn crisp and the leaves are starting to fall, which can only mean one thing - Halloween is on its way. If you’re looking for places to test your nerve this spooky season, ...

It's the most haunted place in the country - but would you dare to spend the night at a venue famed for its ghoulish encounters. Chillingham Castle is ranked as Britain's number one most-haunted site ...

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Chillingham Castle is home to one of the world's last remaining herds of wild cattle, whose gene pool is so isolated that every animal is essentially a genetic clone. "The good news is, if they charge ...

On January 27, 1344, a certain Thomas of Heton sought a licence from Edward III to ‘fortify and battlement his manor of Chevelyngham with stone and lime and to make the same a castle or fortalice to ...

Chilling tour of UK’s ‘most haunted castle’ where the staff see ghosts in rooms THE UK has no shortage of ancient castles, with many surrounded by spooky tales. But Chillingham Castle in ...

Chillingham Castle’s historic gardens, recently featured on Monty Don’s British Gardens on BBC2, were designed in 1828 by Sir Jeffry Wyatville. These stunning grounds feature formal layouts, serene ...