As one of Lancashire oldest homes, Samlesbury Hall has lots of stories. In recent times many of these are tales of fun family days out at a much-loved tourist destination, visits to the popular cafe or wafflery and stays in the self-catering cottage or glamping pods. There are also many happy stories of weddings at the famous black and white timbered hall.
But, as the hall – one of Lancashire’s few Grade 1 listed houses – prepares to mark its 700th anniversary, new research has shed light on some of the more grisly tales, as Lancashire Life discovered. The hall’s long, often patchily-documented, past is full of gaps and wild speculation incorporating historical myths, legends and sightings, which have attracted ghost hunters and television programmes and have established its spooky fame as one of the UK’s most haunted houses. It is said to be home to 13 ghosts and investigative shows such as ‘Most Haunted’, ‘Ghost Hunters International’ and ‘Most Haunted Live’ alongside the hall’s own popular ‘Great Victorian Ghost Hunt’ events have solidified its reputation as a real go-to for modern-day enthusiasts of the supernatural.
The last innovatively re-creates the ‘Tuttle Phsychograph’, the ‘Winchester Séance Bell’ and the ‘Kennard Talking Board’ from Victorian times to bring alive a torchlit ghost hunting adventure for participants. Samlesbury Hall will celebrate its 700th anniversary next year. PHOTO: John Cocks Research to mark next year�.
