Haunted Places in Lancashire

The site is associated with a glowing woman called Ursula whose appearance reportedly transforms into a flaming skeletal figure when approached.

Local accounts describe flying objects, flickering lights, icy draughts, a shadow figure called Josiah and a Victorian boy with bloodied hands.

Witnesses describe a stagehand-like ghost called Charlie, shoulder taps, unexplained perfume and shadowy figures crossing the stage.

Local accounts describe phantom clogs, a period-dressed girl, a dark cellar figure and lights switching on or off without explanation.

Staff and visitors report a Grey Lady, sudden cold breezes and the swish of unseen skirts around the famous ballroom.

Staff and visitors report a green-faced woman near the gates, an elderly phantom man, misty forms and sudden chills.

The site is associated with a sorrowful veiled nun, muffled prayers and unexplained tapping reported around the historic building.

The site is associated with a shadowy priest, whispers in empty rooms, moving objects and an oppressive presence around the old building.

Reports include a cloaked coachman-like figure seen in bedrooms, alongside unexplained knocks and footsteps in empty hallways.

Reports include a Tudor woman, children's laughter, phantom piano music and sudden icy blasts around the old hall.

Witnesses describe a spectral mill worker in clogs, faint children's cries and an invisible pressure reportedly felt on visitors.

The site is associated with blood-like marks traditionally said to reappear where a man was murdered before mysteriously vanishing again.

Reports include strange sensations around the keep and photographs claimed to show ghostly figures among the castle ruins.

Staff and visitors report a weeping female ghost, self-closing doors, unexplained toilet flushing and bedclothes reportedly pulled away at night.

Witnesses describe Peg O'Neil's spirit associated with the hall and nearby well, with a grim seven-year death tradition.

Local accounts describe older stories of a fairy-like Chatterer and a later poltergeist outbreak that was eventually exposed as trickery.

Local accounts describe a former caretaker called Bill, moving chairs, dimming lights and an unseen backstage presence.

Reports include a Grey Lady searching corridors, phantom music and dancing, cold breezes and unexplained pipe-smoke scents.

Staff and visitors report a child's hand, a monk-like figure and rattling chains reported around the former prison and Shire Hall.

Witnesses describe a lady in green, a Civil War Cavalier, bedroom poltergeist activity and cold spots in the chapel.