The Isle of Wight is known for its remote beauty and for being a well-visited part of the UK, but not for the reasons many might think. An interest in the occult and spook-lure of this region piqued in the 1970s and ever since then, it's been a destination for all those who are fascinated by things that go bump in the night.

It has earned the nickname of 'Ghost Island' from those who have experienced its creepy aura, which is quite unsuspecting in the light of day. On the surface, it appears to be just another stunning cliffside surrounded by ocean in the UK, but once the digging has started, it's possible that a darker history could be uncovered.

The Isle of Wight is home to many places that are believed to have legends that hold true to witness accounts of eerie sightings, feelings, and sounds. While some believe they're just that - stories - others believe that it's due to these tales that spirits have haunted certain locations and will continue to do so for years to come. Whether or not they're true is up to the visitor... But there's no denying that the Isle of Wight could possibly be the most haunted place in all of the UK.

The Ghost Of St. Catherine's Lighthouse

St. Catherine's Lighthouse is one of many supposedly haunted lighthouses in the world, but this one definitely gives visitors the creeps. Photographers flock from all over to catch a glimpse at the night sky devoid of lights and to watch threatening storms roll in over the sea, but there's more to this building than its viewing platform. The lighthouse's history dates all the way back to World War II when three lightkeepers were killed in an enemy raid, to which a memorial was constructed on lighthouse grounds.

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It's believed that the spirits of one associated with this history still walk the grounds of the lighthouse, being the cause of many unexplained noises as well as missing items. People have also reported eerie apparitions of animals as well, many things that wouldn't normally make sense around a lighthouse in this remote area.

History Of The Ventnor Botanic Gardens

From the outside (and even the inside) it's hard to believe that a place this beautiful could be home to any ghost stories, let alone a history outside of its stunning flora. However, it's true - the Ventnor Botanic Gardens is actually believed to be the most haunted place on the Isle of Wight. The spot where the Gardens now sits was once the same site of the Old Royal National Hospital, where patients were treated for tuberculosis.

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The building has since been demolished (in 1969) but according to those who have been witness to its paranormal events, spirits of patients still roam the area. People have reported seeing anything from former patients to old hospital staff, and this could be due to the fact that part of the hospital still remains - A Victorian-era refuse tunnel. The Gardens acknowledges its potentially haunted history, however, and stages a Halloween Ghost Walk event every year.

Mystery Of The Knighton Gorges House

The tales that surround Knighton Gorges go all the way back to 1202,  when it's said that Sir Hugh de Morville fled to the home after being one of four responsible for killing Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Becket. From that point on, anyone who inhabited or owned the house was said to have encountered bad luck of sorts. This went on for some time until George Maurice, who was the last known owner of the house, decided to tear it to the ground - a quite extreme move to prevent the horror from continuing.

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The house was destroyed in 1821 and was partially done as an act of spite, according to Red Funnel, since his daughter insisted on marrying. clergymen, going against her father's wishes. The act of destroying the manor effectively prevented his daughter from ever owning it due to her perceived rebellion, although some people would claim that the manor was never destroyed at all. What do we mean by this? Supposedly, a party was held every New Year's Eve, and, according to the ghost hunters who claim to have witnessed it, both the sights and sounds of the party can be heard despite the ground's barren land. Some have even claimed to see the manor with its windows lit up along with a an eerie melody that accompanies the glowing lights. The land is privately owned, however, so don't get any thoughts about trespassing to see the ghostly ball.

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