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A dimly lit room with multiple glowing screens showing eerie scenes. The screens, mounted in a cluster, display various mysterious or ghostly images. The scene is enclosed by a metal gate, creating a spooky and mysterious atmosphere.

01.02.26 | Louise | 2 Comments

Bodmin Jail: The Ultimate Guide to Cornwall’s Most Haunted Jail

Spooky Attractions + Ghouls, Gaols & Jails + Halloween + Haunted Hot Spots + Museums

Bodmin Jail, located in Cornwall, England, is a historic former prison built in 1779. Known for its grim past and notorious inmates, it’s now a popular tourist attraction offering visitors a glimpse into its dark history – and plenty of ghostly legends. This is your ultimate guide to visiting Bodmin Jail, updated for 2026! Bodmin…

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The cosy, rustic pub interior of the Jamaica Inn, Bodmin decorated for Halloween. The room features wooden furniture, cobwebs, and small pumpkins on a stone mantel. Framed pictures adorn the walls, creating a warm and festive atmosphere.

15.03.25 | Louise | No Comments

10 Best Things to Do at Jamaica Inn, Cornwall: History, Hauntings & More

Haunted Hot Spots + Museums + Spooky Attractions

Bodmin’s Jamaica Inn offers more than a bed for the night – it’s steeped in smuggling history and shrouded in paranormal mystery. Whether you’re here for the eerie tales or the stunning surroundings, there’s something for everyone. Here are the ten best things to do at the Jamaica Inn, Cornwall! The world-famous Jamaica Inn isn’t…

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Outdoor view of a stone building with a sign reading "Jamaica Inn" on a pole. Surrounded by a cobblestone patio and wooden tables and chairs. Greenery is visible, and the sky is partly cloudy.

23.12.24 | Louise | 3 Comments

Everything You Need to Know About The Jamaica Inn, Cornwall

Spooky Attractions + Haunted Hot Spots + Museums

Perched on the windswept Bodmin Moor, Jamaica Inn in Cornwall is steeped in smuggling history and intrigue. This historic coaching inn, immortalised by Daphne du Maurier’s novel, offers visitors a captivating glimpse into its dark past, alongside cosy accommodation, paranormal experiences and stunning moorland views. I’m so pleased to finally be able to tick a…

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The image shows the storefront of "The Last Tuesday Society," a museum and cocktail bar. The window display features various curiosities, and a neon sign reads "Cocktails." The store is located on a street with brick buildings.

02.09.24 | Louise | 2 Comments

Visiting the Viktor Wynd Museum of Curiosities: London’s Most Unusual Museum

Spooky Attractions + Museums

The Viktor Wynd Museum of Curiosities, Fine Art & Unnatural History is a unique museum (and bar) in London, offering a bizarre and fascinating collection of oddities, from shrunken heads to taxidermy. Here’s why this quirky hidden gem by The Last Tuesday Society is a must-visit. London has an absolute plethora of oddball and quirky…

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Louise with a plaid shirt poses with their head and hands through the openings of a wooden stock outside the historic brick building of Crumlin Road Gaol. Several directional signs point to different attractions, and stone steps lead up to a large black door in the background.

18.08.24 | Louise | 6 Comments

Crumlin Road Gaol: Visiting Belfast’s Most Haunted Prison

Spooky Attractions + Haunted Hot Spots + Museums

Crumlin Road Gaol – also known as HM Prison Belfast and The Crum – is a former prison in Belfast, with an eerie and dark history. The grade A listed building is now a visitor attraction where you can tour the prison and learn about the executions that took place there. Much like Nottingham’s Galleries…

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A ticket stub for Zak Bagans' The Haunted Museum. The ticket looks like a vintage fairground ride stub and reads the title of the museum, as well as the text: Home of the world's most haunted object: Dybbuk Box

31.05.23 | Louise | 8 Comments

What It’s Really Like Inside Zak Bagans’ Haunted Museum

Museums + Haunted Hot Spots + Spooky Attractions

Zak Bagans’ The Haunted Museum is a must for any fan of the paranormal. Set in a haunted 1938 mansion, the museum is home to some of the most haunted objects from around the world. Read all about my visit and the weird experiences I had with some of the spooky artefacts. Back in 2019,…

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The entrance into The Haunted Museum, Nottingham: a gate covered in faux vines with a deep red-lit background behind it.

07.03.23 | Louise | 4 Comments

Nottingham’s Museum of Curiosities: A Haunted Museum Review

Museums + Haunted Hot Spots + Spooky Attractions

Home to thousands of haunted artefacts and oddities, The Haunted Museum Nottingham (now known as The Museum Of Curiosities) is a paranormal paradise for anyone interested in the supernatural. Here’s why this small but mighty museum is worth a visit. I was very surprised to learn that Nottingham is home to tons of cool and…

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Inside Mary Shelley's House Of Frankenstein. Oddities such as a shrunken head in a glass trinket and other artefacts are on display.

03.02.23 | Louise | No Comments

Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein in Bath: Is It Worth Visiting?

Museums + Spooky Attractions

Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein offers a unique and immersive insight into the fascinating life of Mary Shelley. The four-floor museum in the heart of Bath also boasts a bar, escape room and spooky basement experience, ideal for spooky travellers, lovers of kitschy experiences and Frankenstein fans. When we think of Frankenstein, it’s usually the…

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