If you’re a lover of all things scary, well this is definitly the place for you as we unveil some of the most haunted places in Bristol so be warned!

1. Odeon Cinema

The first of our list of haunted places in bristol is the Odeon Cinema. Robert Parrington Jackson, the manager of The Odeon Cinema, was shot dead in his office in 1947 in what is suspected to have been a botched robbery, though the crime is still unresolved. There have been stories of unexplained pounding, footsteps, cold spots, and ghostly apparitions of Robert since his unsolved murder, with the majority of the strange activity occurring on-screen three.

2. All Saints Church

All Saints Church is said to be the hiding place of a hidden treasure guarded by a benevolent black-cloaked monk from the afterlife. Several terrified vicars have claimed to have seen the monk’s ghost, who was reported to beckon to them before vanishing behind a brick wall, since the 16th century. A great second on our list of haunted places in Bristol.

3. Arnos Manor Hotel

This 18th-century gothic palace, built in 1760, is supposed to be haunted by the ghosts of a nun who committed suicide in one of the rooms after the humiliation of being pregnant. Since then, the hotel has developed a reputation for being haunted, with guests reporting strange occurrences such as being pinned down by an unknown force, seeing figures walking up unseen stairs, bathtubs filling with hot water on their own, and toiletries being thrown in the air.

4. Arnos Vale Cemetery

The 45-acre cemetery, which includes several listed buildings and monuments of international significance, is the final resting place for more than 300,000 people, ranging from well-loved Bristolians to WWI and WWII warriors. Visitors visiting the cemetery have reported feeling a paranormal presence, while some have reported feeling hostile, and curious visitors can find out for themselves at the cemetery’s regular after-dark group tours.

5. Stoke Park

This particular one of the haunted places in Bristol definitely made us scared of horse riding. The legend of The Duchess of Beaufort, who died after falling from her horse, is one of many myths and traditions that surround the ancient site of Stoke Park Estate. There have been sightings of a ghostly horse, as well as sounds of hooves and noises emanating from the woods, during a number of paranormal investigations at the estate.

6. Oldbury Court Estate

Previously known as Vassals Park, legend has it that a Catholic monk used to hold secret masses in a little priest hole to evade prosecution during a time when it was forbidden to do so. Oldbury Court Estate is supposed to be haunted by a hooded figure who was imprisoned in the crawl space and starved to death, with other claims include sightings of ghostly mist and being followed by spirits.

7. Clifton Suspension Bridge

Clifton Suspension Bridge, perhaps one of Bristol’s most famous sights, has a terrible past, with over 500 deaths attributed to jumping from the bridge. Some claim to have seen the spirit of the bridge’s architect, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, who is said to haunt the area around the bridge.

8. SS Great Britain

Visiting the SS Great Britain is claimed to be like stepping back in time, as visitors may get a sense of what life was like during the Victorian era. It was built in 1843 and has been the site of a lot of sad occurrences, leading to rumours that the ship is haunted by many ghostly individuals. Captain Gray, a man who was rumoured to have committed himself by leaping through his cabin window, is claimed to be the most popular ghost, while other spirits include Mrs Cohen and a young sailor, as well as the screams of newborns and little children.

9. Llandoger Trow

This ancient tavern, which goes back to 1664 and has a long history of servicing seafarers, is claimed to be haunted by at least 15 spirits. The most well-known ghost is considered to be of a person with an injured leg, with many visitors reporting hearing boots scraping over the floors. While the gender and age of the ghost are unclear, the most well-known ghost is thought to be of a person with an injured leg.

10. Ashton Court Estate

Ashton Court, which goes back to the 14th century and boasts a magnificent mansion, woods, and even a dog graveyard, is situated on 850 acres of parkland and is home to a slew of eerie rumours. Many mysteries surround Ashton Court, which is said to be haunted by a phantom hound, grey ladies, and a headless horseman. Paranormal investigators and visitors have claimed to have witnessed unusual activity such as ghostly apparitions, whirlwind-like noises, and some workmen have even claimed to have had their tools thrown about.

11. Bristol Cathedral

Bristol Cathedral, which has a rich and intriguing history and dates back to 1140 as an Augustinian Abbey, is claimed to be the home of a ghost monk clothed in grey. While the monk’s origins are unclear, tourists have seen him travelling from the cathedral to the library, as well as stepping through a wall that has now been bricked up.

12. Hengrove Park

From 1930 to 1957, Hengrove Park was home to Whitchurch Airport, which was utilised by the Air Ministry during WWII. The location, which is now a popular play park and leisure resort, is claimed to be haunted by the ghost of a former Luftwaffe pilot who died in an aircraft accident. He’s been seen walking about the park, presumably attempting to find out where he is.

13. Bristol Old Vic

Whitchurch Airport, which was used by the Air Ministry during WWII, was located at Hengrove Park from 1930 until 1957. The ghost of a former Luftwaffe pilot who perished in an aviation accident is said to haunt the area, which is now a popular play park and leisure resort. He’s been observed strolling about the park, probably looking for clues as to his whereabouts. From 1930 to 1957, Hengrove Park was home to Whitchurch Airport, which was utilised by the Air Ministry during WWII. The location, which is now a popular play park and leisure resort, is claimed to be haunted by the spirit of a former Luftwaffe pilot who died in an aircraft accident. He’s been seen walking about the park, most likely seeking clues to his location.

14. The Rummer

The Rummer Tavern, which stands on the site of a 1241 pilgrim hostelry, is believed to have been haunted by a variety of spirits throughout the years, including ‘The Woman in White,’ a ghostly man, and a poltergeist. A little girl clothed in white was seen disappearing through a glass door in the 1970s, and a cellarman has claimed seeing a man in modern clothing evaporate into a mist, while the poltergeist is believed to hurl objects around the bedrooms and smash dishes in the kitchen.