Ghosts of Kenilworth Castle

Geoffrey de Clinton built Kenilworth Castle in the early 12th century, and it has been improved and visited by many kings and queens, including John I, Henry III, Henry V, and Elizabeth I. Simon de Montfort held Prince Edward, future King Edward I, captive in the castle after his victory at the Battle of Lewis.

 

Kenilworth Castle was the scene of the most prolonged siege in English history, holding out for six months. It was also popular during the Tudor dynasty when Elizabeth I visited it with an entourage of 31 barons and 400 staff, who spent 19 days there in 1575.

Although a ruin today, some ghostly inhabitants still roam the castle and grounds.

Kenilworth Castle is haunted by the spirit of a man dressed in black who is said to have been killed in a sword fight at the castle's gatehouse. The gatehouse is also haunted by an older woman and a little girl who appears to visitors and asks them where her father is.

Leicester's Stables are said to be haunted by the spirit of a boy as well as ghostly horses and chickens.