Berry Pomeroy Castle, located in South Hams, Devon, was built in the late 15th century by the Pomeroy family. Construction began around 1560 but was never completed. The Seymour family acquired the castle in 1547 and attempted to transform it into a grand Elizabethan mansion, but financial troubles forced them to abandon the project in the early 17th century.

The castle fell into ruin and gained a reputation for being haunted. One of the most famous ghost stories involves the “White Lady,” believed to be Margaret Pomeroy. Legend says she was imprisoned in the dungeons by her jealous sister and starved to death. Her spirit is said to haunt the dungeons and castle grounds.

Another frequently reported apparition is the “Blue Lady,” thought to be the daughter of a Norman lord. According to legend, she lured her father into an incestuous relationship and later strangled the resulting child. Her ghost is said to beckon people to follow her, leading them to dangerous parts of the ruin.

Visitors have reported hearing children’s laughter and screams echoing through the castle, as well as experiencing sudden temperature drops and feeling unseen presences. Some claim to have seen figures in Tudor-era clothing walking through walls or disappearing around corners.

In the 1980s, English Heritage employees reported strange occurrences, including books flying off shelves and doors slamming shut on their own. Photographic anomalies, such as unexplained orbs and mists, have been captured by visitors over the years.

Berry Pomeroy Castle’s long history of abandonment and tragedy has contributed to its reputation as one of England’s most haunted locations, with numerous ghostly encounters reported over the centuries.