Popular Isle of Wight attraction Carisbrooke Castle has been named among the UK’s spookiest locations to visit this Halloween.

A study, carried out by JeffBet.com, analysed Tripadvisor reviews to determine which UK locations have the highest number of “spooky-related” keywords in their reviews.

A total of 26 keywords and phrases, including ‘haunting’, ‘eerie’, ‘chilling’, ‘scary’, and ‘disturbing’, were analysed, and the locations with the highest number of reviews featuring the keywords per 1,000 reviews were assessed and then ranked.

Only locations with more than 1,000 reviews were considered, and the Island’s Carisbrooke Castle secured ninth spot, just ahead of Lincoln Castle.

Top spot went to Chillingham Castle in Northumberland, which accrued 399 spooky keywords per 1,000 reviews, 259 ahead of Warwickshire’s Warwick Castle in second place, and 264 ahead of Cumbria’s Muncaster Castle in third.

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Carisbrooke Castle garnered 39 spooky keywords, just two shy of Angus’ Glamis Castle in eighth place.

English Heritage invited thrill-seekers to experience the eerie setting of Carisbrooke Castle after dark this Halloween. 

Ghost Tales for over 16s only returned to the Norman castle for three nights in October, with the last instalment taking place on Halloween night itself on Thursday.

Tickets cost £18 or £14 for English Heritage members and must be pre-booked in advance.

For those looking for less spine-chilling screams and more family-friendly fun, during the school holidays Carisbrooke Castle is running its Halloween Half-Term activities.

Children can solve creepy clues to complete a Halloween quest and listen to spooky stories.

The castle is open to visitors 10am to 4pm until Sunday, November 3, and all activities are included in the price of entry.

Diana Evans, events manager at English Heritage said: “Carisbrooke Castle is a fantastic setting to get all ages in the mood for Halloween. We have lots for everyone to enjoy, whatever your level of thrill-seeker.”