Carisbrooke Castle - The Grey Lady
The castle where King Charles I was imprisoned is haunted by a Grey Lady who walks the battlements and passes through locked doors.
Carisbrooke Castle, famous as the prison of King Charles I before his execution, is one of the Isle of Wight’s most historic monuments and home to the mysterious Grey Lady. This spectral woman, dressed in grey robes, has been witnessed walking the castle battlements and corridors for centuries. Her identity remains unknown, though theories suggest she may be a lady-in-waiting who died of grief during the king’s imprisonment or a medieval noblewoman connected to the castle’s earlier history.
The Grey Lady appears solid and lifelike until she walks through locked doors or stone walls, revealing her supernatural nature. She has been seen most frequently in the Great Hall and on the battlements overlooking the castle grounds. Witnesses report a sensation of profound sadness when she appears, and some hear the sound of weeping or sighing in areas where she has been sighted. The ghost seems unaware of observers, following what appears to be a regular route through the castle as though perpetually performing some long-forgotten duty.
Modern staff and visitors continue to encounter the Grey Lady, particularly during the winter months and in the early morning hours. Security staff have reported seeing her on CCTV cameras walking through areas that should be empty and locked. The haunting has become an integral part of Carisbrooke’s history, adding a supernatural layer to a castle already rich with royal intrigue and medieval atmosphere. The Grey Lady remains one of the Isle of Wight’s most credible and frequently witnessed ghosts.