A new study has uncovered the most unsettling castles to visit this season. Research, conducted by analysed Tripadvisor reviews to determine which locations across the have the highest number of spooky-related keywords in their reviews.
In these reviews, 26 keywords and phrases such as 'haunting', 'eerie', 'chilling', 'scary', and 'disturbing' were analysed. The with the highest number of reviews featuring the keywords per 1,000 reviews were assessed and then ranked.
Only locations with more than 1,000 reviews were considered with data being correct as of October 2024. A spokesperson from JeffBet.com said: "With Halloween around the corner, October is the perfect month to explore spooky locations and get into the autumnal mood.
"All of the locations on this list are steeped in a rich history, centuries old, and some with ghost stories attached. From ghostly apparitions to unexplained sounds, visitors to any of the locations on the list will find themselves in for a spooky treat. Whether you're a fan of paranormal investigations or simply love getting into the atmospheric vibe this time of year, October makes for a great time to visit as the autumn air amplifies the mysterious feel to the castles."
These are the top 10 spookiest castles people can visit in the UK:
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