Scary and terrifying cities in Britain

From ghosts and tales of their preparation to modern horror tales, Britain is undoubtedly one of the most famous places for its terrifying stories and tales.

Where spooky stories are told all over the place from Newport in Wales to Birmingham and Leicester and of course London.

But what makes the place scary?

According to some research, there are seven things to consider.

These include the number of graves, paranormal sightings or events, abandoned houses, and eerie roads, as well as safety at night, crime levels, and the annual amount of sunlight.

Here's the rundown, with a few quirky things associated with each destination.

Scary and terrifying cities in Britain

Newport, UK

Newport Castle

Birmingham, UK

One of the reasons Birmingham ranks so highly among the spookiest cities is the fact that it is home to the most haunted locations in Britain.

Such as Aston Hall, whose visitors have reported a large number of paranormal sightings related to ghosts and strange phenomena.

The city's New Street station is also a hotbed of unexplained strange activity and phenomena.

Anyone who has visited it recently will undoubtedly tell you what they have seen.

Locals believe this is due to the cemetery that used to be here and which was removed in 1848 to make way for the station.

Cemetery in Birmingham

Nottingham, UK

Nottingham is famous as the birthplace of Robin Hood, and is also known for its strange ghost stories.

One of the most popular is the story of the Bestwood Inn.

The strong smell of oranges is said to emanate from its always deserted rooms, which is believed to be a sign that the ghost of an old dead fruit seller is roaming the rooms of the inn where he worked.

Elsewhere, some of the galleries, which served as courtrooms until the 1980s, are believed to hold the souls of criminals who were held there.

One of the abandoned galleries in Nottingham

Liverpool

It was a marina Liverpool Once part of a vast global trade route.

The warehouses have now been converted into carefully designed residential complexes.

But the area retains an old-fashioned charm – with tales of Victorian mystery and intrigue, and poltergeists said to still inhabit the houses.

Liverpool

Preston

Lancashire is associated with all manner of spooky stories, from the witches of Pendle Hill to the haunted painting at Springhill House.

And if you're looking for a focal point for all this drama, head to Preston.

Samlesbury Hall is also a popular attraction where past and present collide.

The building and surrounding gardens are stunning, offering breathtaking views and hosting lavish evenings.

But it is also said that the ghosts of unfortunate individuals who died in horrific ways constantly hover here.

Nearby Houghton Tower is also known to be haunted, so much so that the staff actually keep a record of all the paranormal sightings that have taken place here in a special file called the Ghost File.

Samlesbury Hall, Preston

London

You'd expect to find London higher up on this list, as it's often considered one of the most haunted places in the world.

But this ranking can be partly explained by its massive size compared to smaller cities.

There are certain areas with higher incidences of paranormal and strange phenomena.

So if you're looking for a good scare, a trip through the East End is bound to conjure up images of creepy Victorian figures scurrying along the misty cobblestone streets late at night.

London

Glasgow

This Scottish town still has its fair share of old stories and terrifying phenomena that scare everyone who hears them.

Unlike other places - and this is unusual among haunted locations in general - a large number of ghost sightings here occur outdoors.

The area where Langside Queen's Park is located today was once the scene of huge battles between the armies of Mary, Queen of Scots and her half-brother James Stuart.

The bloody clashes resulted in many deaths, and some of these dead are said to still roam the park every day.

Langside Queen's Park in Glasgow