The victim's mouth was stuffed with paper, and a red handkerchief was tied around the head to keep the paper in place. The teenager was later identified as 15-year-old Thomas Smith of Wood Street. But it’s haunted. Very, very haunted. Here took place a decidedly by-the-numbers ghost story in the middle of the nineteenth century. A man caught sight of his sister Fanny stood in the nave. Having thought her to be many miles away at the time, this took him somewhat by surprise. He called to her, but she suddenly vanished. Of course, the next day the man would learn that at about the time of the sighting, Fanny had been involved in a fatal accident. Chilling! Just don’t wander around the cathedral shouting “Fanny” in an attempt to summon her spirit. That wouldn’t go down well.

One of the most haunted locations in the country, Ordsall Hall boasts all sorts of paranormal activity. Another tale tells the story of a beautiful young woman who is seen staring directly into the fireplace at the bar. Despite her fair appearance, she is thought to be a jilted bride and it is said that any man who gazes upon her face will die in ecstasy.This spooky Tudor manor house has several resident ghosts. There is the mysterious White Lady, said to be the spirit of Lady Margaret Radclyffe who died of a broken heart in 1599 after the death of her beloved brother Alexander. Wannabe potion makers will enjoy a tea tasting experience and learn to make elaborate spooky special tea infused potions, whilst being taken on a magical journey discovering teas, blending herbs, flowers and spices, whist learning about the power they hold. There will be a magical 10% off the whole store on the night too, with fancy dress encouraged. 25. Sing your heart out at this Halloween-themed lip-sync showdown Credit: Supplied/Printworks In 1828, a young boy was playing in Ancoats when he was approached by an old lady. She asked him to deliver a cake to a man named Mr Drummond. The hotel is haunted by a war widow who tragically took her own life by throwing herself from the top of the staircase, landing at the base of the stairs on the marble floor. Most commonly experienced is the spirit of the original owner of the hall, Sir John Radcliffe, a tall man in traditional 17th century clothes who appears directly in front of staff, likes to rattle the door latches and makes the hanging glasses above the bar swing violently on their hooks.

For centuries, rumours of paranormal activity at the castle were rife, but it wasn't until it was transformed into a hotel in 1997 that these supposed ghostly figures were confirmed. Your night will begin with an introduction to the team, followed by tours of the location to highlight the most active areas of the building. You will be split in to smaller groups, as we believe that you ghost hunt experience should be as personal to you as it is to us. Manchester Cathedral is one of those buildings you can appreciate regardless of your religious beliefs. I kept seeing people stood at the door. I fell asleep facing my wall because I was terrified of turning over.Acorah was supposedly taken over by the spirit of this Godfrey who uses his body to communicate on the show – which I must admit is pretty scary- yet no person of this name was ever found in connection to the building… classic. You should watch the episode though if anything for the fantastic early 2000’s television reproductions of the spiritual activity… Formerly named the Palace Hotel, Le Méridien Palace Manchester, and The Principal Manchester, the current iteration has been in operation since 2019. Half a million pounds available for those struggling mentally, financially or physically after covid At one stage an exorcism was carried out, and all paranormal activity on the street is now thought to have ceased. Just two doors down from the original haunted house, a family started experiencing strange disturbances.