WE asked our readers for the best spooky places and tours to enjoy this Halloween, both across Northumberland and further afield.

1 Chillingham Castle, Alnwick

Tracy Whitfield Scandle 'highly recommended' Chillingham Castle.

Hexham Courant: Outside Chillingham CastleOutside Chillingham Castle (Image: Tripadvisor)

It is widely considered one of Britain's most haunted castles.  

2 Uncovered Paranormal Team (Old School) at Featherstone Castle, Haltwhistle

Hexham Courant: Outside Featherstone CastleOutside Featherstone Castle (Image: Tripadvisor)

Jude Smith recommended the 'amazing ghost tours and vigils' by the Uncovered Paranormal Team at Featherstone Castle.

3 Prudhoe Castle

Angie Scott suggested Prudhoe Castle, where the famous Percy family took over in the 1400s.

4 Dunstanburgh Castle, Craster 

Try a 3km ghost walk along the coastline at this remote castle. 

5 Lindisfarne Priory, Holy Island

The priory is said to be haunted by the ghost of St Cuthbert. He has been seen in the grounds of the priory, the castle and sitting by the shore.

Others have reported a soldier from Cromwell’s time being seen in the castle and several ghosts of monks in the priory grounds.

5 The Schooner Hotel, Alnmouth

Considered one of the most haunted places in Northumberland, the building's history has tales of suicide, murders and massacres.

The Schooner Hotel has 32 rooms, and all of them have reportedly been subject to some paranormal activity.

6 Bamburgh Castle, Bamburgh 

The castle has its fair share of ghost stories, legends and myths, having housed kings ranging from Henry VI to James 1.

The most famous of its ghostly residents are the Pink Lady and the Green Lady.

7 Newcastle Ghost Walks

Approximately 1.5 hours, the outdoor ghost tours in and around the Castle Garth area of Newcastle.

Tickets cost only £9.99 per person.

8 Gory Newcastle City Tour

Uncover more of Newcastle’s secrets with tales of body snatchers, murders and explosions. Explore sights like Earl Grey’s Monument, Castle Keep and Bigg Market.

9 The Lit and Phil Library, Newcastle

Founded in 1793, the Lit and Phil is the largest independent library outside London and houses more than 150,000 books. 

Hexham Courant: The Lit and Phil, NewcastleThe Lit and Phil, Newcastle (Image: Tripadvisor)

Free tours are also on offer to explore the extensive history 'behind the books'.

10 Tyne Theatre and Opera House, Newcastle

Hexham Courant: Tyne Theatre and Opera House, Newcastle Tyne Theatre and Opera House, Newcastle (Image: Google Street View)

A guided theatre tour will open the doors to this theatre's intriguing history.

Built in 1867 by industrialist and politician, Joseph Cowen, guests can tour all areas of the Grade I listed building from understage, backstage and other secret areas never seen on a normal visit.