10 Haunted locations to visit this Halloween in Liverpool

Liverpool has a long list terrifying tales when it comes to Ghosts! We asked for your scariest stories and you didn’t let us down! 

If you’re looking for a spooky adventure, here are 10 haunted places to visit for Halloween in Liverpool that are sure to send a shiver down your spine.

Adelphi Hotel

The Adelphi Hotel was once named the UK’s most haunted hotel by paranormal expert and Liverpool legend, Tom Slemen, The Adelphi Hotel is booked up with spooky guests. The most famous of which is likely the ‘Lift Whistler’ as guests from far and wide have reportedly heard a strange whistling sound and felt a tap on their shoulder when ascending to their rooms. 

That’s not all! Guests have allegedly seen their luggage picked up by the ghost of a former Bell Boy who died at the hotel when he was trapped in a baggage lift back in the 1960’s. 

If you’re wandering up Brownlow Hill, keep an eye out for the ghost of George, the lost soul who took his own life at the hotel in the 30’s and is known to call to passers by from a bedroom window on the fifth floor of that side of the building. Give him a smile, it might just make his day. 

Newsham Park Hospital

This former orphanage and asylum is one of Liverpool’s most notorious haunted locations. Now an abandoned building, it’s said to be haunted by the spirits of former residents and patients. 

People who venture inside often report hearing children’s laughter, footsteps, and voices, despite the hospital being long closed. Apparitions of nurses and doctors have also been spotted in the decaying hallways. 

Peter Kavanagh’s Pub

Another of Liverpool’s famous haunted watering holes, Peter Kavanagh’s Pub is as well known for its ghostly residents as it is for its historic charm. The pub, dating back to the 1800s, is said to be haunted by a former landlord and a few regulars who never quite left.

Patrons and staff have reported hearing footsteps when no one is around, and glasses mysteriously moving or even being thrown from the bar. This pub is a favourite spot for paranormal enthusiasts.  

The Philharmonic Pub

Known for its stunning interiors, The Philharmonic Pub also boasts a darker claim to fame.

The Victorian pub is believed to be haunted by a number of spirits, including a woman dressed in old-fashioned clothing who is often seen in the upstairs rooms, and even the ghost of a clown.

Rodney Street

Often referred to as the “most haunted street in Liverpool,” Rodney Street has a long history of ghost sightings. One of the most famous is that of the ghost of William Mackenzie, whose spirit is said to be trapped inside his pyramid-shaped tomb at St. Andrew’s Church.

Legend has it that he gambled his soul away and now haunts the street in search of peace.

Find out more about the Legend of William MacKenzie here.

St. James’ Cemetery

Located behind Liverpool Cathedral, St. James’ Cemetery is an eerie resting place for thousands of souls. Visitors have often reported sightings of ghostly figures roaming the graveyard, especially near the Monument of William Huskisson, a politician who was tragically killed in a train accident in 1830.

There are tales of a ghostly woman in black who is seen mourning by gravesides before disappearing into thin air. 

Speke Hall

This Tudor mansion is a picturesque gem, but don’t be fooled by its beauty. Speke Hall is haunted by several ghosts, including the spirit of a woman known as Lady Mary, who is said to have thrown herself from the balcony after the tragic death of her child.

Many visitors have reported strange noises, cold spots, and the feeling of being watched while wandering through the hall’s dimly lit corridors. 

Liverpool Playhouse Theatre

The Playhouse Theatre is renowned not just for its stage performances but also for its ghostly activity. The spirit of a former stagehand, known as Charlie, is said to haunt the backstage area.

Actors and staff have reported unexplained noises, lights turning on and off, and objects mysteriously moving during rehearsals.

Pickwick Street 

The story of the Pickwick Street poltergeist had us all quaking in our boots because it’s not linked to a public building, it’s a three bed terrace in Toxteth! The L8 residence is said to have been haunted by a ‘violent spirit’ that physically picked up a former resident as well as randomly slamming doors at all hours of the day and night. (Anyone else imagining The Conjuring right now?). The story came to light as the property went up for sale with Rightmove and in the interest of ‘transparency’ the company listed the building with a disclaimer.

There’s been reports of paranormal activity in Pickwick Street since the 1880’s, and despite being on the market at just £91 per week, we’d rather stay at our mum’s thanks! 

44 Penny Lane

The Beatles’ song Penny Lane is a colourful description of how busy and bustling the area is, with an array of relatable characters getting on with their daily lives. The lyrics “all the people that come and go, stop and say, “Hello” tell us how friendly and warm Paul McCartney viewed the area as he was penning the very words themselves.

We can’t help but wonder though if he knew about the ghostly occupants of Penny Lane and had he, how different the song might have been!

No. 44 Penny Lane was haunted by a poltergeist in Victorian times who was blamed for when things went wrong, for example if horses couldn’t carry their loads or things like milk or beer went prematurely sour.

Rumour has it the spirit still lingers, angrily banging and running around number 44, unhappy with the property’s living and breathing residents.  Sporadically over the past century the little girl has been seen combing her long blonde hair in the window of the house, visible to passersby sometimes in front of crowds and in broad daylight.

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