European Ghosts Wales

The Faceless Ghost and the Ghostly Spirit of the Second Marquess of Bute

Cardiff Castle, located in the heart of Cardiff, Wales, is a historic site with nearly 2,000 years of history, featuring a blend of Roman, Norman, and Victorian architecture. It serves as a popular tourist attraction, offering insights into the city's past and hosting various events throughout the year. It is often regarded as one of the most haunted locations in Wales, with numerous ghost stories and sightings reported over the years. 

Among the many haunted rooms in the castle, a lot of paranormal activity occurs in the stockroom, where items are moved around by a faceless ghost dressed in a flowing white skirt and resembles more a cloud of smoke than a human.

In the main dining room at a quarter past three every morning, the doors to the room open and shut on their own.

The Second Marquess of Butte has been seen at the castle. He can be seen walking through walls until he gets to a room next to the chapel where he died in 1848.

Meet the Gray Lady and Other Ghosts

Situated in Aberystwyth is the Plas Nanteo Mansion, now a luxury hotel. The mansion was built in 1739 by William Powell.

Probably seeking luxury accommodations, there are countless ghosts roaming the hallways. One if the Gray Lady, whose ghostly apparition can be seen as a long floating figure, carrying a candlestick and walking on the staircase. Her ghost has been seen by a member of the staff staying in the Pink Room, where one night they awoke to see a woman leaning over the bed staring at them.

The Ghost of Adam de Rupe

Situated in Pembrokeshire, the Roch Castle is home to various ghostly spirits. It is a luxury 12th-century castle that offers boutique accommodations and stunning coastal views. It combines historical significance with modern amenities, making it a unique destination for travelers.  Built by the Norman knight Adam de Rupe, the castle has a long history.

Legend has it that the original owner, Adam de Rupe, ordered the castle to be built after a witch prophesied that he would die from a snakebite within a year. On the other hand, she also promised Rupe that he would live a long and healthy life if he managed to make it through the year without being bitten. To avoid any venomous snakes after the castle was built. Rupe retired to the highest room and intended to stay there for 365 days.

Towards the end of the year, the winter was harsh, and Rupe sent a servant out to get wood to build a fire. Unfortunately, the wood was not properly inspected, and Rupe was bitten by a snake within a log. He died shortly after, and now his ghostly spirit haunts the castle.

Another ghostly spirit is that of a woman, supposedly the daughter of a family who once lived in the castle. She has been identified as Lucy Walter, who lived there in the 1630s. Her ghostly apparition has been seen floating down the halls and then disappearing without a trace.

The Ghost of Elizabeth

Situated in Bridgend, the Sker House was once used to house monks during the beginning of the 1000s. It was built over 800 years ago and was home to the Cistercian monks of Neath Abbey. Throughout the years, the building changed ownership.

In 1797, it was rented by a man named Isaac Williams who had two daughters. One of his daughters, Elizabeth, fell in love with a poor boy from the surrounding area, and her father forbade their relationship. They were planning on eloping when Williams found out. He locked up his daughter and refused to let her out. Elizabeth was freed only when she agreed to marry a man accepted by her father, but she died of a broken heart a couple of years later.

Visitors here have had uneasy feelings and seen shadows and dark figures. In the room where Elizabeth was locked up have been the sounds of high-pitched wails and cries.

Some also believe that an evil presence lurks within Sker House, surprisingly common in buildings inhabited by religious orders.

Paranormal Activity and Joyful Ghostly Spirits

Situated in the small village of Llanvihangel Crucorney, the Skirrid Inn is a four-and-a-half-star public house and one of the oldest pubs in Wales. It is also home to some ghostly spirits.

At one time, the Skirrid Inn was used as a courtroom through which many men and women were sentenced to death for petty crimes. Once found guilty, they were executed at the pub and hung from the well of the staircase.

Visitors have reported seeing the ghostly apparition of a corpse dangling from the ceiling. Other paranormal activity includes the slamming of doors, the breaking of glasses, and guests being assaulted.

There are also very joyful ghostly spirits that can be heard laughing, accompanied by the sounds of music and the clinking of glasses in empty rooms.