The Skirrid Inn

Located in the shadow of the Skirrid Mountain in Wales, The Skirrid Inn is no ordinary pub—it is one of the oldest and most haunted drinking establishments in the UK. With a history stretching back over 900 years, the inn has witnessed centuries of violence, executions, and eerie supernatural occurrences.

During the 17th century, the pub served as both a courtroom and an execution site, where criminals were sentenced to death and hanged from a wooden beam inside the building. It is believed that over 180 men were executed here, their bodies left swinging as a warning to others. The original noose is still on display, a chilling reminder of the pub’s brutal past.

Paranormal activity at The Skirrid Inn is intense, with reports of **phantom whispers, ghostly apparitions, and violent poltergeist attacks**. Visitors often feel an unseen force tightening around their necks, as if experiencing the final moments of the executed prisoners.

One of the most infamous spirits said to haunt the Skirrid Inn is that of Judge Jeffreys, also known as 'The Hanging Judge,' who oversaw many of the executions. Other restless souls include former prisoners, shadowy figures roaming the upstairs rooms, and a woman dressed in white who vanishes when approached.

Today, The Skirrid Inn is a functioning pub and guesthouse, attracting ghost hunters and thrill-seekers eager to spend the night in one of Britain's most terrifying locations.