After the war was over, it was noticed that the castle had withstood some considerable damage, which led to it being auctioned off.
A new home…
From the 15th century until the 1980s, Chillingham Castle was owned by the Grey and Bennett families.
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Sir Humphry Wakefield, 2nd Baronet, became the most recent owner of the castle in 1982 and set about the task of restoring the building.
Unusual sightings…
Chillingham Castle is said to be one of the most haunted locations in Britain and often attracts paranormal investigators and enthusiasts.
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The building has even been featured on television shows such as Most Haunted, I’m Famous and Frightened!, Scariest Places On Earth and Holiday Showdown.
The Blue Boy…
One of the most famous ghostly sightings in the castle that us often reported by visitors is that of the ‘Blue Boy’.
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