Warwick Castle

One of the finest medieval castles in England, Warwick has accumulated nearly a millennium of ghosts.

Sir Fulke Greville

The most famous ghost is Sir Fulke Greville, First Baron Brooke:

• A poet, statesman, and friend of Philip Sidney
• In 1628, his servant Ralph Hayward stabbed him
• The dispute was over Greville’s will
• Hayward then killed himself
• Greville died three weeks later from infection

His ghost appears in the tower where he died:

• A tall figure in Elizabethan dress
• Pacing the room where he was stabbed
• Accompanied by cold spots
• Most active on the anniversary of his death

The Ghost Tower

Now called the “Ghost Tower” for a reason:

• Unexplained footsteps at night
• Doors opening and closing
• A figure seen at the window from outside
• Staff refuse to enter alone after dark

Other Spirits

The Dungeon

Prisoners held here over centuries still linger:

• Moaning and chains rattling
• Scratching on walls
• A sense of despair
• Cold hands touching visitors

Sir Guy’s Tower

Named for the legendary Sir Guy of Warwick:

• Armored footsteps on stairs
• The shadow of a knight
• Medieval atmosphere

The Great Hall

• Phantom banquets heard at night
• Ghostly laughter and music
• A Grey Lady drifting through the room

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Warwick Castle offers ghost tours and overnight experiences in the Ghost Tower.