Muncaster Castle, near the small harbour town of Ravenglass in Cumbria, England, brings to life stories from generations past, intertwining mystery, superstition, and ghostly occurences making it frequently identified as one of the most haunted properties in England. The tale which forms the spectral heart of the castle’s folklore is that of Thomas Skelton, known as Tom Fool, the jester of the castle during the 16th Century. Tom was said to be a mischievous and often malicious character with a sinister sense of humour. One of his most famous tricks, it’s said, was directing lost travellers to their deaths in the quicksand of nearby marshland instead of safe passage. An ill fate met a carpenter in love with Sir Ferdinand’s daughter Helwise, displeasing Sir Ferdinand who preferred a nobler match for his daughter. Tom, per Sir Ferdinand’s hint, took the unsuspecting carpenter to a grim death. This malevolent act earned him a ghostly life after death and he reportedly haunts the castle, manifesting his mischievous presence to unsuspecting staff and visitors. Another notable presence at Muncaster is the infamous White Lady, believed to be the spirit of Mary Bragg, a local woman murdered in the early 1800s. She frequents the gardens and corridors of the castle, appearing to be in search of something, or someone. The tales of Muncaster Castle have been handed down through the generations, providing a palpable sense of history, intrigue and folklore that continues to leave visitors and residents spellbound to this day.