Muncaster Castle, located in Ravenglass, Cumbria, has a history dating back to the 13th century. The Pennington family has owned the castle since 1208, making it one of the oldest continuously inhabited castles in England. The castle’s strategic position near the coast made it important for defending against Scottish raids.

Several ghost stories are associated with Muncaster Castle. The most famous is the spirit of Tom Fool, also known as Thomas Skelton, a jester from the 16th century. He is said to play pranks on visitors and staff, moving objects and creating unexplained noises. The Tapestry Room is reportedly haunted by the ghost of a young girl named Margaret Pennington, who died in the 19th century. Guests have reported feeling a child’s presence and hearing unexplained crying.

Another notable ghost is the White Lady, believed to be the spirit of Mary Bragg, a housemaid murdered in the early 19th century. She is said to wander the gardens and castle grounds. The castle’s Ghostly Guardians, phantom troops of soldiers, are reported to appear on the castle battlements during times of national threat.

The Muncaster Boggle, or White Hand, is a supposedly benevolent spirit that appears as a white hand or arm emerging from a wall in the main staircase. Legend says it blesses those who see it with good fortune. Paranormal activity has also been reported in the King’s Room, where unexplained footsteps and temperature drops have been experienced.

These ghost stories have been documented through eyewitness accounts, staff reports, and visitor experiences over many years, contributing to Muncaster Castle’s reputation as one of England’s most haunted locations.