The human capacity for bearing a grudge leaves its mark on the world. Spite Houses are solid proof of feuds, fights and animosities lasting beyond the grave.
History
Nine of the best guided ghost walks across the UK, from Edinburgh’s underground vaults to York’s original haunt. Prices, times and meeting points, all checked
Discover Cittadella, the medieval walled city in the Veneto you can actually walk on top of. Stunning views, rich history and no crowds.
Vindolanda: nine Roman forts, 800 years of history and thousands of extraordinary finds. Discover why this Hadrian’s Wall gem kept us there all day
Discover Britain’s ghost towns, from drowned villages to coastal settlements lost to the sea. Many of these haunting places can still be visited.
Experience 1642 at Little Woodham in Gosport, a 17th century living history village in Hampshire with costumed villagers and hands-on heritage