The Morecambe Winter Gardens, located in Morecambe, Lancashire, England, opened in 1897 as a grand entertainment venue. Originally part of the Victoria Pavilion complex, it hosted concerts, theatre performances, and variety shows for decades. The ornate building featured a ballroom, theatre, and restaurants, accommodating up to 3,500 people in its heyday.

During World War II, the Winter Gardens served as a makeshift military hospital. After the war, it continued as an entertainment venue until its closure in 1977 due to financial difficulties. The building fell into disrepair but was partially restored in the 1980s.

Several ghost stories are associated with the Morecambe Winter Gardens. One prevalent tale involves a seamstress who allegedly haunts the building. According to legend, she fell from the balcony to her death while working on costumes for a show. Visitors and staff have reported hearing unexplained footsteps and seeing a female figure in period dress near the balcony area.

Another ghostly presence is said to be that of a former manager who reportedly committed suicide in the building. Witnesses claim to have seen his apparition in the backstage areas and heard phantom whispers.

The theatre’s main auditorium is also rumored to be haunted by the spirit of a young boy. People have reported seeing a child-like figure running between the seats and hearing disembodied laughter.

Some visitors have experienced sudden temperature drops, particularly in the basement areas, while others have reported feeling watched or touched by unseen presences. Unexplained noises, including music and applause from empty rooms, have also been reported by staff and visitors over the years.