Denbigh Asylum, also known as the North Wales Hospital, opened in 1848 to serve Welsh-speaking patients with mental illnesses. Located in Denbigh, Wales, the imposing Victorian structure was designed by architect Thomas Fulljames. The hospital initially housed 200 patients, but expanded to accommodate over 1,500 by the 1950s. During its operation, Denbigh Asylum employed controversial treatments such as lobotomies and electroconvulsive therapy.

The facility closed in 1995, leaving behind a legacy of eerie tales and ghostly encounters. Many former staff and patients have reported paranormal experiences within its walls. One recurring apparition is that of a nurse in a white uniform, often seen walking the corridors of the main building. Witnesses have described hearing unexplained footsteps, disembodied voices, and the sound of children laughing in empty rooms.

In the basement area, visitors have reported feeling an oppressive atmosphere and sensing an unseen presence. Some claim to have been touched or pushed by invisible forces. The former mortuary is said to be particularly active, with reports of cold spots, strange mists, and the lingering scent of antiseptic.

One of the most chilling accounts involves the spirit of a former patient named Dorothy, who allegedly committed suicide in the building. Her apparition has been seen wandering the wards, and some visitors claim to have heard her crying.

The asylum’s clock tower is another hotspot for paranormal activity, with reports of shadowy figures and unexplained light phenomena. Some have even claimed to hear the long-silent clock chiming in the dead of night.