With buildings dating back hundreds of years, it is no surprise that Oxford has its fair share of resident ghosts and ghouls.

From a headless apparition at St John’s College to King’s Charles I’s spirit and a chimney sweep who hangs out on Magdalen Bridge, the city is filled with spooky sightings and haunting tales.

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We have mapped some of the most haunted places in and around the area, just click on the ghost icon to reveal the spooky stories about each location.

Have you ever experienced the paranormal in Oxford and the surrounding areas? Let us know in the comments. 

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This story was written by Sophie Perry. She joined the team in 2021 as a digital reporter.

You can get in touch with her by emailing: sophie.perry@newsquest.co.uk

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