Wookey Hole Caves, situated in the Mendip Hills of Somerset, England, have a rich history dating back to the Paleolithic era. The caves were formed by the action of the River Axe and have been inhabited by humans for over 50,000 years. In the Iron Age, the caves were used as a burial place, and during the Roman occupation, they were a source of water for lead mining activities.

The most famous ghost story associated with Wookey Hole Caves is that of the Wookey Hole Witch. According to legend, a witch lived in the caves during the Dark Ages, cursing the local villagers and turning them into stone. In the 11th century, a monk from Glastonbury Abbey, armed with holy water and a Bible, confronted the witch. The monk splashed the witch with holy water, causing her to turn to stone, and her petrified figure can still be seen in the caves today.

Another ghostly tale involves a group of 18th-century miners who were trapped and died in the caves when a tunnel collapsed. Visitors have reported hearing their ghostly screams and seeing their apparitions in the caves’ depths.

Throughout history, many people have claimed to experience paranormal activity within the caves, including unexplained noises, sudden temperature drops, and the feeling of being watched. These eerie tales and the caves’ atmospheric setting have contributed to Wookey Hole’s enduring reputation as a haunted location.