Halloween is fast approaching, so why not give yourself a break and explore one of the UK’s spookiest getaway locations to celebrate?
The team at Ropers Leisure have come up with five scary hotspots to give the whole family fright. Whether you want to pitch up in a tent or a caravan, these bone-chilling destinations are home to plenty of caravan parks where you can rest assured the ghosts can’t get you.
Whitby
If you’ve read Bram Stoker’s classic Gothic novel Dracula, you may be familiar with the Yorkshire town of Whitby. The seaside location and the dramatic Whitby Abbey are what inspired the author to write about the vampire.
The town’s eerie atmosphere and towering ruins make it a popular destination during the Autumn season. Be sure to visit the town’s most famous landmark, along with St Mary’s churchyard, Green Lane and Bagdale Hall.
Windmill Inn is a great campsite to pitch up at once you’re well and truly spooked.
Warwick
Warick’s most iconic landmark, Warwick Castle, has a reputation for hosting some of the best Halloween events in the UK.
If you’re feeling adventurous this Halloween, why not try out one of the haunted tours or scare mazes? Kids can also enjoy trick-or-treating inside the castle grounds. Hatton Country World is a great spot to settle down for the night.
Somerset
Somerset is home to one of the most exciting Halloween destinations: Wookey Hole Caves. This historic site has a hair-raising atmosphere with plenty of dark passageways to be explored. The caves are believed to be haunted by witches who are said to have spent many nights performing rituals in its depths. Do you dare?
Once you’re sufficiently frightened, head to Bucklegrove campsite in Cheddar to park up for the night.
Inverness
Scotland is often associated with ghosts, ghouls and strange goings-on and Inverness is no exception.
The city was the site of the bloody Battle of Culloden and visitors can still see evidence of the event and even, supposedly, hear gunshots on the battlefield.
Oh, and if you’ve ever heard of the Loch Ness Monster, why not try to spot Nessie while you’re in the area?
Despite its terrifying, bloodstained history, Inverness was also recently chosen as one of the cosiest cities in the UK for autumn touring. Fortrose Bay is a great spot to pitch up in Inverness.
York
This list wouldn’t be complete without York. Considered one of the most haunted cities in Europe, York has a rich history filled with murder, ghostly sightings and inexplicable events.
There are countless creepy locations to explore in the city, such as the Shambles, a mediaeval street that’s meant to be haunted by more than 20 ghosts, and All Saints Church which is said to be a regular haunting ground for ghoulish monks and nuns.
If you can sleep at all, we recommend turning in at the Robin Hood campsite.
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