Built between 1618 and 1635, Aston Hall is a grand Jacobean mansion renowned for its rich history and its ghosts. The most famous is “Mary,” said to be the tragic daughter of Sir Thomas Holte, who according to legend, was locked in a room for years after a forbidden romance. Visitors and staff have reported hearing weeping, footsteps, and seeing a pale apparition in period dress. The hall has featured on multiple paranormal TV shows and remains one of England’s most celebrated haunted houses.