New research from Where The Trade Buys, one of the UK’s leading print suppliers to the hospitality industry, has revealed the UK’s most haunted pubs, hotels and restaurants.
The findings are based on over 1,300 recorded ghost sightings listed on The Paranormal Database at hospitality venues across the UK and Ireland, highlighting the UK’s most haunted hospitality hotspots just in time for Halloween.
Lancashire has 50 recorded hauntings across pubs, hotels and restaurants, making it the third most haunted region in the UK.
Below we have outlined the 14* pubs included in this list and details as to which spooky sightings were recorded.
Emma Thompson, Marketing Director at Where The Trade Buys, said: “Our research shines a light on the incredible history and individuality within the UK’s hospitality scene. From centuries-old pubs to seaside hotels, each venue has its own story, and for some, that story comes with a spine-tingling twist.
*25 Lancashire pubs feature on The Paranamoral Database but we have only included those that are still open.
9. Golden Ball in Morecambe
This site is said to have been a popular place to press-gang sailors and is still home to phantoms who object to being forced to sea. | Google Maps
10. Halfway House in Clayton-le-Woods
A haunting manifestation named Sid, sometimes seen sitting by the window, is more at home in the basement where he plays with the lights and says ' excuse me' to passing staff. | Google Maps
11. Bell and Bottle in Kirkham
Trampled to death in the stable many years ago, this shade was said to have put in an occasional appearance after the building was converted into a restaurant. | Google Maps
12. Euxton Mills in Euxton
The grey lady is only one of several shades reported to walk within the pub. | Google Maps