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Tutbury Castle

Tutbury, Staffordshire

Prison of Mary, Queen of Scots, and one of England's most haunted castles.

Mary, Queen of Scots was held prisoner at Tutbury several times and hated the cold, damp castle. Visitors and staff report a woman in white, footsteps and cold spots, and some believe it is Mary herself.

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When
From the 1500s
Where
52.8570, -1.6890
Group
Haunted places

Visiting

Open to visitors in season, with ghost tours.

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