Giant spider you may spot in your home in September and how to get rid

NewsUK NewsSpidersThese spiders can be as big as 14cm long10:20, 03 Sep 2026Enormous spiders capable of reaching up to 14cm in length could be lurking in your home or garden. The Cardinal Spider, also known as Tegenaria parietina, is Britain's largest, and is most commonly found in buildings and on walls. According to the British Arachnological Society, Tegenaria parietina gets its common name from the tale that the spiders residing at Hampton Court used to terrify Cardinal Wolseley. They are more frequently found across the south of England, though sightings have been reported as far north as Yorkshire.‌Cardinal spiders are almost always discovered in or near buildings, and can be identified by a distinctive light marking with two oval spots on the abdomen. They tend to be reddish brown i