Rye is one of prettiest towns in England and it's also one of the spookiest. The Mermaid Inn dates back to the 12th Century and has connections to the notorious Hawkhawst smugglers. Many of the smugglers, and their mistresses, are said to haunt the pub. If you're keen on ghost-spotting you can even spend the night. Perhaps in room 1, where a lady in grey sits on a chair by the fireplace, or room 19 where an old man perches on the end of your bed. Brrrr.