Knottingley Town Hall, located in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, was constructed in 1865 and served as the center of local government for the town until 1974. The imposing Victorian structure, with its distinctive clock tower, has been a focal point of the community for over 150 years. In recent decades, the building has gained a reputation for paranormal activity, with numerous reports of ghostly encounters.

One of the most frequently reported apparitions is that of a former caretaker, seen wandering the halls late at night. Witnesses have described seeing an elderly man in old-fashioned clothing, carrying a set of keys and disappearing through solid walls. Staff members have reported hearing footsteps and the jangling of keys when the building is supposedly empty.

The main hall has been the site of several eerie experiences. During events, attendees have reported sudden cold spots and the sensation of being watched. Some have even claimed to see shadowy figures moving across the stage when no one was present.

In the building’s basement, visitors have reported feeling an overwhelming sense of dread and hearing disembodied voices. One particularly chilling account involves a maintenance worker who heard a child’s laughter echoing through the empty corridors, only to find no one there when investigated.

The clock tower has its own supernatural history, with reports of a ghostly face peering out from the clock face at night. Local legend suggests this may be the spirit of a worker who fell to his death during the tower’s construction.