Gunnersbury Park House
Gunnersbury Park House, located in West London, dates back to the 17th century and has a rich history of ownership by notable figures, including Princess Amelia, daughter of King George II. The current Palladian-style mansion was built in the 1800s by Nathan Rothschild, replacing earlier structures on the site.
Over the years, visitors and staff have reported numerous ghostly encounters within the house and its surrounding grounds. One of the most frequently sighted apparitions is that of a young woman in Victorian-era clothing, believed to be a former servant. She has been seen wandering the corridors and occasionally appears in the windows, gazing out at the gardens.
Another recurring spectral presence is that of a man in 18th-century attire, often spotted in the library. Witnesses describe him as engrossed in reading invisible books or writing at a desk that no longer exists. Some speculate this could be the ghost of a former owner or scholar associated with the estate.
The park’s pond has been the site of eerie phenomena, with reports of a ghostly horse-drawn carriage appearing to emerge from the water on misty evenings. Local legend suggests this may be connected to a tragic accident that occurred in the 19th century.
Staff members have reported inexplicable cold spots, the sound of footsteps in empty rooms, and objects moving on their own, particularly in the servants’ quarters and kitchen areas. Some have even claimed to hear faint music and laughter echoing through the halls late at night, as if a ghostly party from a bygone era continues to play out within the mansion’s walls.