Dorset emerges as the UK’s most haunted holiday destination

With Halloween nearly upon us, UK holiday experts Park Holidays have conducted research into the number of ghost sightings myths and legends across the UK‘s popular staycation locations to uncover which is the most haunted…  

The Top 10 Most Haunted Holidays in the UK 

The table above shows the UK’s most haunted holiday destinations ranked by the number of haunted stories and sightings and the popularity of each based on search volume.   

With Britain’s love of spooky season in mind, Park have pulled together insight into everything haunted holidaymakers makers need to know about the UK’s scariest staycations:  

The Scariest Staycation 

For a ghoulish haunted house experience, Dorset is the UK’s scariest staycation with the greatest number of ghost sightings, myths, and, legends in the UK! From Bettiscombe Manor, home of the screaming skull, to the giggling girls of Durdle Door, a visit to Dorset is sure to entertain the most enthusiastic of Halloween lovers. Norfolk is in second with 15 confirmed ghost sightings including the spooky story of a haunted little boy at Knebworth house that people claim is a symbol of death. Visit the UK’s scariest staycation now for only £299 for three nights!  

Haunted City Breaks 

If you’re looking for a busier haunted holiday surrounded by lovers of all things creepy, the most popular staycation locations include London, Manchester, and Bristol. London has some of the most legendary horrifying hauntings like Dick Turpin, Joseph Grimaldi, and Slenderman. Bristol on the other hand has more unique stories and characters such as the door made from skin at the Hatchett Inn, and Sarah Macready from the Old Vic Theatre. 

The Best Place for Outdoor Sightings 

If you’re looking for a ghost hunt out in the open, the Yorkshire Dales is the place for you. From the likes of the headless horseman of Linton, the ghosts of Aysgarth falls, and the hiker of Burnsall bridge – rumoured to be dressed in Victorian clothes with a skeletal face – Yorkshire has the highest number of outdoor hauntings! Experience the exhilarating horrors Yorkshire has to offer now with a 3 night stay at Bowland Fell holiday park from as low as £129! 

Sources & Methodology: The UK’s most popular holiday destinations were determined based on search volume. A ranking of the most haunted of these was created based on research into the number of ghost-related myths and legends per location. 

More About Park: Park Holidays UK is a leading provider of caravan holidays and holiday home ownership in the UK. They have over 50 parks across the country, in some of the most popular resorts along the coast. Their parks offer a range of distinctive accommodations, from traditional caravans to modern lodges, all with high standards of comfort and facilities. is one of the largest holiday park operators in the UK, offering caravan and lodge holidays, glamping breaks, touring and camping, and holiday home ownership.