Bolling Hall, located in Bradford, West Yorkshire, is one of the oldest buildings in the area, with parts of the structure dating back to the 14th century. The hall served as a manor house for the Bolling family and later the Tempest family until the 17th century. During the English Civil War, it was used as a Royalist stronghold.

The hall has a long history of reported paranormal activity. One of the most famous ghost stories involves the “White Lady,” believed to be the spirit of a woman who died of a broken heart. She is said to appear in various rooms of the hall, often accompanied by the scent of lavender.

Another well-known apparition is the “Man in Uniform,” thought to be a Civil War-era soldier. Witnesses have reported seeing him walking through walls and disappearing into thin air. Some visitors claim to have heard the sound of soldiers’ footsteps and the clanking of armor in the halls.

The most dramatic ghostly encounter allegedly occurred during the Civil War when a Royalist officer was reportedly visited by a spirit that pleaded with him to spare the town of Bradford from attack. This intervention supposedly saved many lives.

Other reported phenomena include unexplained cold spots, doors opening and closing on their own, and the sound of children laughing and playing when no children are present. The kitchen area is said to be particularly active, with reports of pots and pans moving by themselves and the smell of cooking food when the kitchen is empty.

Staff and visitors have also reported seeing the ghosts of former residents, including members of the Bolling and Tempest families, in period clothing throughout the hall.