Haunted Kent

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All of the guns were removed by 1912, though the fort continued in use during the First World War as a command post. It was decommissioned in 1920 and sold off in 1929 and converted into a small zoo. Before the Second World War; it was used as an observation post from 1938, became part of the local anti-invasion system in 1939-40 and was used as part of the air defence network against V-1 flying bombs in 1944. There was partial restoration in 2012-13 that uncovered previously buried features of the fort. The inaugural Boleyn went on to marry the daughter of the Duke of Norfolk, and the couple set about filling up Hever Castle with their offspring. I was so scared to look underneath, but I knelt down and looked straight through – there was nothing there.”

Although it remained armed, Deal Castle was adapted by Sir John Norris and Lord Carrington during the 18th and 19th centuries to form a more suitable private house for the castle's captain, which was an honorary position. In 1989, the Ashford village was even named the Guinness World Records’ most haunted village in England. It has made a name for itself as one of the most famous haunted spots in Kent, with many motorists claiming they have seen a young bride waiting by the roadside.

It's believed a highway man was killed here in the 18th century. It's claimed he got into a fight with those in charge of keeping the peace in the village. Do you dare explore Battle Abbey in the dark this Halloween? Join their storytellers as they guide you on a journey through the past. With tales of ghosts, supernatural sightings and horrors from history. Don't forget to bring a torch – things are going to get dark... These tours are suitable for those aged 16-plus. Tours are at 6pm, 7.15pm and 8.30pm. De Capo heard her screams and found them both at the top of the keep. He shot an arrow to kill de Clare but it hit Lady Blanche instead. She then fell from the castle to the ground beneath.

A phantom highwayman – perhaps the most British kind of ghost there is – has been reported at the appropriately named Fright Lane. According to legend, the highwayman became involved in a battle at Fright Lane and met his end after his opponent pushed a sword so deep into his body that it came out the other end and pinned him to a tree. St Augustine's Priory, Bilsington, Kent was founded by John Mansel in June 1253 with the consent of Henry III and the Archbishop of Canterbury professing the rule of St Augustine. Margaret Gadd tells of a 1920s' council house in Norman Road haunted by a little girl in a Victorian dress, who is always seen by children in bedroom – sometimes even pulling bedclothes from them. And she's not the only one to tell the tale.

Dover Castle has several reported ghosts, including a headless child, a woman clad in red clothes and a soldier who stalks the underground tunnels. Used in WWII as a command centre by Winston Churchill, links to the military aren't surprising. Everything from whispers, sudden and drastic changes in temperature and blood-curdling screams have also been experienced. Would you stay a night in Dover Castle to experience the terror for yourself? The Royal Victoria and Bull Hotel in Dartford, Kent is Dartford's oldest inn built in the 14th century and was probably owned by Dartford's Priory. The 'Bull' in the name refers not to the animal, but to 'bulla' – a seal, or a papal edict secured by a seal. The Inn's early name was the 'Holy Bull' – the holy seal or holy edict.