Five terrifying locations in Sussex

If you're drawn to the eerie and the unknown, Sussex offers plenty of spine-chilling spots that are bound to leave you unsettled. From the abandoned halls of mental asylums to the shadowy depths of ancient woods, this county is steeped in stories of the supernatural. Explore tunnels that echo with whispers from the past and churches that hold centuries of haunted secrets. These five terrifying places will test your nerves - are you ready to face them?

THE ABANDONED UNDERGROUND TUNNELS OF NEWHAVEN FORT

Beneath Newhaven Fort lies a maze of old underground tunnels, which are said to be haunted. During World War II, the tunnels were used as bomb shelters, and there are rumors that some who sought refuge there never left. The fort's isolated location near the coast, combined with its dark history, creates an eerie atmosphere, perfect for ghost hunting or urban exploration.

HELLINGLY HOSPITAL

Once a psychiatric asylum, Hellingly Hospital is now an abandoned, dilapidated site. It opened in 1903 and was shut down in the 1990s, but its reputation for paranormal activity lingers. Many of the buildings have been left to decay, and explorers who have ventured in speak of its dark and unsettling energy. Some believe the spirits of former patients still haunt the grounds.

ST BOTOLPH’S CHURCH

This ancient church, recently restored from ruins, is said to be one of Sussex's most haunted locations. It’s rumoUred that a monk haunts the grounds, and sightings of ghostly figures and strange lights have been reported. The abandoned church and graveyard create a perfect setting for ghost stories, with the decaying stone and overgrown graves adding to the horror.

ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL

Formerly known as the Sussex psychiatric Asylum, St. Francis Hospital is another decaying psychiatric institution with a haunted reputation. Closed in the 1990s, it has remained partially abandoned. People who have ventured onto the grounds speak of a dark, oppressive atmosphere, and some believe that the spirits of former patients still linger in the now crumbling buildings.

CLAPHAM WOOD

Known for its eerie atmosphere, Clapham Wood is a place of legends and paranormal activity. It has been associated with UFO sightings, strange disappearances, and rumours of occult practices. Some people report feeling uneasy or disoriented while walking through the woods, and locals have shared stories of strange lights and sounds.