Belgrave Hall
Belgrave Hall, a Grade II listed building in Leicester, England, dates back to 1709 when it was constructed by Edmund Cradock, a wealthy businessman. The Georgian-style house has been home to several prominent families over the centuries, including the Vann family and the Ellis family. In 1936, the property was acquired by Leicester City Council and opened as a museum in 1937.
The hall has gained a reputation for paranormal activity, with numerous ghostly encounters reported over the years. One of the most famous incidents occurred in 1998 when CCTV cameras captured what appeared to be two translucent white figures moving across the grounds. These figures, described as Victorian-era women, were seen near the building’s entrance.
Staff and visitors have reported seeing a spectral figure known as the “White Lady” wandering the halls and gardens. Some believe this to be Charlotte Ellis, a former resident who died in the house in 1923. Others have experienced unexplained cold spots, the sound of footsteps when no one else is present, and doors opening and closing on their own.
In the kitchen area, witnesses have reported the smell of baking bread and the sound of pots and pans clanging, despite the kitchen being empty. The apparition of a man in Victorian clothing has been seen in the library, often described as sitting in a chair or browsing the bookshelves.
The grounds of Belgrave Hall have also been the site of paranormal activity, with visitors reporting shadowy figures moving among the trees and the sensation of being watched while walking through the gardens.