From ghostly monks to wailing soldiers, Yorkshire is full of spooky stories.

In fact, Yorkshire staycations are overflowing with ghostly experiences; listen to tales of piracy and Dracula in Whitby, or the grisly demise of the roundheads in York.

Yet with Halloween approaching, there is another spooky experience on the cards: staying at a haunted hotel.

Test your nerves with a stay at these most haunted hotels in Yorkshire. Reserve a room, if you dare.

Mosborough Hall Hotel For a spooky stay on the outskirts of Sheffield, reserve a night at the Lord John Darcy Suite. Said to be haunted by the White Lady of Mosborough Hall – a pregnant governess jilted by the squire – there have been rumoured sightings and mysterious angry voices.

placeholder image — Mosborough Hall Hotel For a spooky stay on the outskirts of Sheffield, reserve a night at the Lord John Darcy Suite. Said to be haunted by the White Lady of Mosborough Hall – a pregnant governess jilted by the squire – there have been rumoured sightings and mysterious angry voices.

Bagdale Hall Hotel, Whitby

Barely a five-minute walk from Whitby Railway Station, Bagdale Hall Hotel is a striking stone property constructed in the 16th century. Don’t be fooled by its peaceful-looking facade, though. According to local legend, its former landlady, Browne Bushell, still paces the corridors.

Golden Fleece, York

Nicknamed the “most haunted pub in York,” the Golden Fleece is famous for its ghostly apparitions. Previous guests and staff have reported 15 different ghosts, including Lady Alice Peckett, who moves furniture, and One-Eyed Jack, who strolls around carrying a pistol. For the bravest of visitors, upstairs, there are four ensuite guestrooms – and the Golden Fleece website warns “you might be visited by one of our ghosts in the night.”

Mosborough Hall Hotel, Sheffield

For a spooky stay on the outskirts of Sheffield, reserve a night at the Lord John Darcy Suite. Said to be haunted by the White Lady of Mosborough Hall – a pregnant governess jilted by the squire – there have been rumoured sightings and mysterious angry voices.

The Bay Horse Country Inn, Rainton

For a pleasant encounter, the ghost of Major Tony Heape is rumoured to be a regular at The Bay Horse Country Inn. The former landlord is said to be a “true gentleman,” and sharp-eyed guests occasionally spot the gentle-natured ghost by the old buttery or the bar. Fancy a challenge? The Bay Horse Country Inn offers a complimentary night’s stay to anyone who catches him on photo or video.

Dean Court Hotel, York

Inside Room 36 at the Dean Court Hotel, the atmosphere is much less welcoming. Known for its malicious poltergeist, previous guests have reported slammed doors and the unsettling sensation of someone pushing down on their chest. If that wasn’t spooky enough, there is also a roaming Mad Maid – a former employee said to be enraged by the messiness of guests.