Within the ancient walls of Newcastle Castle, known as The Keep, echoes of the past stir, giving rise to hundreds of eerie reports of ghostly phenomena. This venerable landmark, one of the oldest in the region, has chilled even the most seasoned ghost hunters to the bone.

With the amount of history that's taken place within its walls, you'd expect a fair few ghost stories here. One of the most recent stories comes from a man who was visiting. He was ascending a flight of stone stairs near the mezzanine chamber, when he …

Jul 21, 2013 · The Newcastle Keep is almost a Mecca for ghost hunters. Stories of figures, moving mists and light anomalies, auditory phenomenon such as footsteps, and feelings of being touched are examples of a host of reports coming out of the Keep.

Jun 13, 2013 · The Keep is blessed with a long history replete with accounts of human tragedy or suffering – and of course many a ghostly tale. Strategically situated above the River Tyne, human habitation has been recorded on the site for around 2000 years.

However, the most famous ghost story linked to Castle Keep is that of ‘The Poppy Girl’. Her story is a tragic one. She is said to have been a flower girl who was imprisoned because of her debts. While in prison, she was raped and then beaten to death by male prisoners.

Ghost hunts and tours in Newcastle North of England and Scotland at the reported most haunted locations such as Chillingham Castle Castle Keep and Jedburgh Jail

Oct 23, 2023 · Newcastle Castle has a double-dose of dread, with both the Castle Keep and Black Gate said to harbour ghosts. The many stories related to the Keep seem to centre on the Queen’s Chamber – from ghostly monks chanting to unexplained shadows, cold spots and a sensation of hands touching you.

Private property should be respected at all times, as should all posted signs concerning trespassing, hours of operation and other local regulations. Many "ghost hunters" have been arrested because they failed to contact property owners and/or local authorities ahead of time.

Even when I grew up in Newcastle, there were rumours of the Newcastle Castle Keep ghosts. Over the years reports of footsteps and disembodied voices have been reported, including the sound of chanting monks emanating from the Queen’s Chamber. Strange mists and shadowy figures are also witnessed.

Newcastle Ghost Walks offer a range of fully guided haunted ghost walks of paranormally active areas that are steeped in a rich blood curdling history that spans almost a thousand years. Below are some of our most sought after tours that have featured on TV, radio or in the press.