A Wiltshire farm with 30 years of 'paranormal activity' has been named the UK’s spookiest place to visit this Halloween.
Nightingale Farm in South Marston topped a new ranking by Locals Insider, who used specialist archives such as The Paranormal Database, alongside historical records and folklore to rank 18 of the UK's paranormal hotspots in order of most to least spooky.
Nightingale Farm scored 43 out of 54 points in the study, which considered reported paranormal activity, the age of the site and its location.
The farm received full marks for reported anomalies, and was ranked 14th in terms of remoteness.
Accounts associated with the property date back over 30 years, and describe mysterious noises, moving furniture and objects apparently flying through the air.
Martin Danemaq, spokesperson for Locals Insider, said: "If you’re looking for a proper fright this Halloween, our list brings together some of the UK’s spookiest places to visit, each with its own unusual tales and eerie history.
"Nightingale Farm in Wiltshire came out on top thanks to its high frequency of reported paranormal activity and setting, while Athelhampton House and Brockley Combe also scored highly across the criteria."
Wiltshire dominated the top 10, with four locations earning a spot on the list.
Other Wiltshire sites included Parsonage Wood in Castle Combe, which scored 31 points, placing it among the top 10.
The woodland is linked to reports of disembodied voices, groans and ghostly screams in the middle of the night.
Another Wiltshire site, The Old Bell Hotel in Malmesbury, also scored 31 points.
The building dates back to around 1220, and is reputed to be England’s oldest purpose-built hotel.
It is said to be haunted by a Grey Lady who roams the building's hallways at night.
The Black Swan Hotel in Devizes completed the local contingent in the top 10, scoring 28 points.
Reported activity at the inn includes sightings of a mysterious woman, unexplained knocks and bangs, and sudden temperature changes.
"Whether it’s a secluded woodland, an old country house or a centuries-old inn, these locations are a reminder that some of the UK’s spookiest stories can be found right on our doorstep – and what better time to check them out than at Halloween," said Martin Danemaq.
The full list of Wiltshire's spookiest destinations can be found here: https://localsinsider.com/
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