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Abandoned UK Castles<\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n Kicking off our guide to abandoned places in the UK is the medieval ruins of Dolbadarn Castle. Standing proudly on the fringes of the magnificent Snowdonia National Park<\/a>, overlooking the countryside and glistening waters of Llyn Peris, it’s unsurprising that it is considered one of the best castles in Wales<\/a>.<\/p>\n Built during the 13th century by the Welsh prince Llywelyn the Great to control the Llanberis Pass, Dolbadarn Castle served as a government residence and a manor house before falling into disrepair and abandonment in the 18th century.<\/p>\n The castle was transferred to the state in the early 1940s and is now managed by Cadw<\/a> as a protected Grade I-listed building. Today, you can visit the remains of this abandoned castle free of charge and enjoy the incredible views along the challenging uphill walk.<\/p>\n Berry Pomeroy Castles is one of the UK’s spookiest locations<\/a>! This abandoned UK castle is hidden away in the Devonshire woodland.<\/p>\n Comprising both a Medieval fortress and an Elizabethan mansion, Berry Pomeroy Castle was originally built by the Pomeroy family during the 15th century and later sold to Edward Seymour, the Duke of Somerset, in the mid-16th century. It remained inhabited until the late 17th century.<\/p>\n The Grade I listed building is still owned by the Duke of Somerset but is managed by English Heritage<\/a>. They offer audio tours of the abandoned castle, which is believed to be haunted by the White Lady. She is said to be the ghost of Lady Margaret Pomeroy, who is rumoured to haunt the dungeons she was placed in by her sister, Lady Eleanor.<\/p>\n A second ghost, known as the Blue Lady, is often seen wearing a long blue cape and is thought to lure men to their deaths by drawing them towards unsafe parts of the castle. Brave this abandoned place in the UK if you dare!<\/p>\n Next on our guide to abandoned places in the UK is Dunstanburgh Castle. These striking ruins overlook the rugged coastline in Dunstan and are often considered one of the best Northumberland castles<\/a>!<\/p>\n Dating back to the 12th century, this castle is considered the largest in Northumberland and has witnessed many battles. It was fortified against the Scots and endured two sieges during the Wars of the Roses before falling into ruin.<\/p>\n You can book an English Heritage tour of Dunstanburgh<\/a> to immerse yourself in the past; who knows what history lies within these walls? This abandoned castle in the UK lies on the Northumberland coast path<\/a>, offering breath-taking views across the North Sea.<\/p>\n Next on our list of abandoned UK castles is Goodrich Castle, which overlooks the River Wye in Ross-on-Wye. This castle dates back to the 11th century and was besieged in 1646 during the Civil War. It has since become a popular tourist destination, with visitors flocking to explore the history of these ruins.<\/p>\n Explore Goodrich at any time or visit during Halloween to embark on a night of frightful fun. Tour the ruins as storytellers divulge spooky tales and the kids fill out the Halloween booklet filled with creepy, cryptic clues and things to collect. This abandoned place in the UK is perfect for the whole family!<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Considered one of the UK’s most haunted hospitals, this derelict building was formerly an institution for the orphans of British seamen, housing over 1,000 children at its peak during the First World War.<\/p>\n Later, in the 1950s, it was transformed into a hospital specializing in psychiatry, caring for patients with severe mental health issues, including those transferred from a nearby asylum when it closed in the 1990s.<\/p>\n Newsham Park has been abandoned since the mid-1990s and is a popular spot for ghost hunters. They explore the spooky rooms and long corridors, which are scattered with abandoned wheelchairs, in search of signs of paranormal activity. Numerous reports of ghost sightings, eerie shadows, and haunting voices have left many visitors with an uneasy feeling.<\/p>\n Ghost hunts<\/a> are available to book but be warned, this building is said to be highly active, so is probably not for the faint-hearted!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n A post shared by The Mist Witch (@rebeccabathory)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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1. Dolbadarn Castle, Llanberis<\/a><\/h3>\n
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2. Berry Pomeroy Castle, Totnes<\/a><\/h3>\n
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3. Dunstanburgh Castle, Dunstan<\/h3>\n
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4. Goodrich Castle, Ross-on-Wye<\/a><\/h3>\n
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5. Newsham Park Hospital, Liverpool<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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6. Berkyn Bull Manor, Berkshire<\/h3>\n
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