Because of this, stories of encounters with supernatural entities at the castle numbers in the hundreds.

However, the most well-known ghost that haunted Ettington Park Hotel is perhaps the Lady in White. This is the spirit of a woman who is all dressed in white as she glides through the hotel’s corridors before vanishing into a wall which is always, quite understandably, said to startle guests who see it. She can also be found on the veranda most nights at around dusk (Staff have suggested that she could be ‘Lady Emma’ who served as a governess at one time. In the 13th century, a stone castle is made in place of a wooden one and by the 14th century, many of the towers and ramparts we see today are built. The Dead Centre Stage in the courtyard was constantly busy with DJs, bands and dancers on stage at every moment. It felt more like a party atmosphere. And those creepy characters which strolled round seemed even more creepy in the dark.The castle's 64-acres of land has been given an eerie touch and is available to explore, as well as the castle dungeon. Then, when the Normans invaded England, William the Conqueror took the English crown in the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Two years later, he makes a wooden motte and bailey fort. Due to its intended construction being that of a military base, the castle has seen centuries of warfare and siege, with many bloody deaths occurring within its walls.

Irrespective of the forecast, wellies might not be a bad shout as it was a little muddy under foot even during our visit. As for the attraction itself? Put it this way, Halloween has never been so much fun! For those who come to this epitome of English castles seeking encounters of a more spine-tingling nature, the "Ghost Tower" is the place to visit. Sir FulkeThe Bishop of Worcester, was not keen on the idea of a church being in a castle had it removed in 1127.