From headless horsemen to beheaded Queens – we round up the UK’s most haunted places

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From headless horsemen to beheaded Queens - we round up the UK's most haunted places

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In 2004, aged 23, Holly had her big break and became a regular face on children's TV after becoming the presenter of Ministry of Mayhem alongside Stephen Mulhern.2 of 28

In 2004, aged 23, Holly had her big break and became a regular face on children's TV after becoming the presenter of Ministry of Mayhem alongside Stephen Mulhern.

In 2004, aged 23, Holly had her big break and became a regular face on children's TV after becoming the presenter of Ministry of Mayhem alongside Stephen Mulhern

Holly's star began to rise as her show became increasingly popular. In 2006 she won a children's BAFTA for her work and - proving she had a broad range of fans - she made her first of many appearance in FHM's sexiest list in 2005.3 of 28

Holly's star began to rise as her show became increasingly popular. In 2006 she won a children's BAFTA for her work and - proving she had a broad range of fans - she made her first of many appearance in FHM's sexiest list in 2005.

Holly's star began to rise as her show became increasingly popular. In 2006 she won a children's BAFTA for her work and - proving she had a broad range of fans - she made her first of many appearance in FHM's sexiest list in 2005

Holly met husband, ITV executive Dan Baldwin, while working on Ministry of Mayhem and the couple wed in 20074 of 28

Holly met husband, ITV executive Dan Baldwin, while working on Ministry of Mayhem and the couple wed in 2007

Holly met husband, ITV executive Dan Baldwin, while working on Ministry of Mayhem and the couple wed in 2007

Holly met Fearne Cotton when they were both young children's TV presenters and the pals have remained firm friends ever since (though their style, at least, has moved on!) The pair even brought out a book - The Best Friends' Guide To Life - together5 of 28

Holly met Fearne Cotton when they were both young children's TV presenters and the pals have remained firm friends ever since (though their style, at least, has moved on!) The pair even brought out a book - The Best Friends' Guide To Life - together

Holly met Fearne Cotton when they were both young children's TV presenters and the pals have remained firm friends ever since (though their style, at least, has moved on!) The pair even brought out a book - The Best Friends' Guide To Life - together

The girls have enjoyed holidays around the world together - and Holly says of their friendship u2018Fearne and I have that sort of friendship where weu2019re always so busy that when we see each other, itu2019s great and we can pick up where we left off. There is no guilt, no resentmentu20196 of 28

The girls have enjoyed holidays around the world together - and Holly says of their friendship ‘Fearne and I have that sort of friendship where we’re always so busy that when we see each other, it’s great and we can pick up where we left off. There is no guilt, no resentment’

The girls have enjoyed holidays around the world together - and Holly says of their friendship ‘Fearne and I have that sort of friendship where we’re always so busy that when we see each other, it’s great and we can pick up where we left off

As Holly's career flourished, so did her personal style - and she has now perfected her look. Whether she is rushing to the school gates or rocking a classic dress on the red carpet, Holly always looks perfectly put together and glam.7 of 28

As Holly's career flourished, so did her personal style - and she has now perfected her look. Whether she is rushing to the school gates or rocking a classic dress on the red carpet, Holly always looks perfectly put together and glam.

As Holly's career flourished, so did her personal style - and she has now perfected her look. Whether she is rushing to the school gates or rocking a classic dress on the red carpet, Holly always looks perfectly put together and glam

In her day job, Holly takes to the This Morning sofa to interview a range of guests each day. She's known for her kind and gentle manner except, that is, when confronted by snobby ex-Apprentice contestant Katie Hopkins who shockingly claimed she based who her children could play with based on whether their name was classy enough. Holly was indignant with anger, put her point across, and won herself a legion of new fans in the process8 of 28

In her day job, Holly takes to the This Morning sofa to interview a range of guests each day. She's known for her kind and gentle manner except, that is, when confronted by snobby ex-Apprentice contestant Katie Hopkins who shockingly claimed she based who her children could play with based on whether their name was classy enough. Holly was indignant with anger, put her point across, and won herself a legion of new fans in the process

In her day job, Holly takes to the This Morning sofa to interview a range of guests each day. She's known for her kind and gentle manner except, that is, when confronted by snobby ex-Apprentice contestant Katie Hopkins who shockingly claimed she based who her children could play with based on whether their name was classy enough

Another of Holly's many girlfriends is former All Saints star Nicole Appleton, married to Oasis star Liam Gallagher. The couple are reported to have seperated recently, and Holly was snapped holidaying with Nicole in Ibiza. Not such a girl next door after all!9 of 28

Another of Holly's many girlfriends is former All Saints star Nicole Appleton, married to Oasis star Liam Gallagher. The couple are reported to have seperated recently, and Holly was snapped holidaying with Nicole in Ibiza. Not such a girl next door after all!

Another of Holly's many girlfriends is former All Saints star Nicole Appleton, married to Oasis star Liam Gallagher. The couple are reported to have seperated recently, and Holly was snapped holidaying with Nicole in Ibiza

In 2008, Holly began presenting the Xtra Factor - which she did for two years. Here the judges congratulate her on news of her first pregnancy in 2009.10 of 28

In 2008, Holly began presenting the Xtra Factor - which she did for two years. Here the judges congratulate her on news of her first pregnancy in 2009.

In 2008, Holly began presenting the Xtra Factor - which she did for two years. Here the judges congratulate her on news of her first pregnancy in 2009

We love that down to earth Holly enjoys nothing more than a night on the town. Especialy when accompanied with her luvvie pals Ant'n'Dec. Like the gentlemen that they are, the pair always offer a protective arm for Holly to hang on to as she totters out. And yes, Dec, we can see where you are looking in that left picture11 of 28

We love that down to earth Holly enjoys nothing more than a night on the town. Especialy when accompanied with her luvvie pals Ant'n'Dec. Like the gentlemen that they are, the pair always offer a protective arm for Holly to hang on to as she totters out. And yes, Dec, we can see where you are looking in that left picture

We love that down to earth Holly enjoys nothing more than a night on the town. Especialy when accompanied with her luvvie pals Ant'n'Dec. Like the gentlemen that they are, the pair always offer a protective arm for Holly to hang on to as she totters out

In 2006 Holly began presenting Dancing On Ice, which she did until 2011. She grabbed viewers attention with her glamorous, and often low cut, dresses and on one memobrable occasion prompted a series of complaints for her revealing outfits!12 of 28

In 2006 Holly began presenting Dancing On Ice, which she did until 2011. She grabbed viewers attention with her glamorous, and often low cut, dresses and on one memobrable occasion prompted a series of complaints for her revealing outfits!

In 2006 Holly began presenting Dancing On Ice, which she did until 2011

The mum-of-two loves to share snaps of her personal life on Twitter (though you won't find endless selfies, thank the lord!) Instead Holly show fans she is not health obsessed celeb, that's a chip butty, in white bread, ready to be dipped in gravy. Dreamy.13 of 28

The mum-of-two loves to share snaps of her personal life on Twitter (though you won't find endless selfies, thank the lord!) Instead Holly show fans she is not health obsessed celeb, that's a chip butty, in white bread, ready to be dipped in gravy. Dreamy.

The mum-of-two loves to share snaps of her personal life on Twitter (though you won't find endless selfies, thank the lord!) Instead Holly show fans she is not health obsessed celeb, that's a chip butty, in white bread, ready to be dipped in gravy. Dreamy

We love a celeb who doesn't see Halloween as a chance to dress in her most revealing and raunchy outfit - so Holly's party look made us very happy.14 of 28

We love a celeb who doesn't see Halloween as a chance to dress in her most revealing and raunchy outfit - so Holly's party look made us very happy.

We love a celeb who doesn't see Halloween as a chance to dress in her most revealing and raunchy outfit - so Holly's party look made us very happy

More behind-the-scenes  - this time Holly's Sunday roast has us salivating in anticipation15 of 28

More behind-the-scenes - this time Holly's Sunday roast has us salivating in anticipation

More behind-the-scenes - this time Holly's Sunday roast has us salivating in anticipation

Holly is not averse to shedding to odd tear or two on National TV, here she is getting a little overemotional as she celebrates her 30th birthday with co-presenter Phillip Schofield in 201116 of 28

Holly is not averse to shedding to odd tear or two on National TV, here she is getting a little overemotional as she celebrates her 30th birthday with co-presenter Phillip Schofield in 2011

Holly is not averse to shedding to odd tear or two on National TV, here she is getting a little overemotional as she celebrates her 30th birthday with co-presenter Phillip Schofield in 2011

In one of our all time unlikely celebrity friendships, Holly has become pals with Made In Chelsea star Francis Boulle. Here they are enjoying a boozy night out on the town.17 of 28

In one of our all time unlikely celebrity friendships, Holly has become pals with Made In Chelsea star Francis Boulle. Here they are enjoying a boozy night out on the town.

In one of our all time unlikely celebrity friendships, Holly has become pals with Made In Chelsea star Francis Boulle. Here they are enjoying a boozy night out on the town

Holly became a team captain on Celebrity Juice, alongside Fearne Cotton and Keith Lemon, when it launched in 2008. The show revealed a new, naughtier, side to Holly which viewers loved and her famous nickname, Holly Willo-booby, was created by the amorous Keith!18 of 28

Holly became a team captain on Celebrity Juice, alongside Fearne Cotton and Keith Lemon, when it launched in 2008. The show revealed a new, naughtier, side to Holly which viewers loved and her famous nickname, Holly Willo-booby, was created by the amorous Keith!

Holly became a team captain on Celebrity Juice, alongside Fearne Cotton and Keith Lemon, when it launched in 2008

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