New Place in Stratford-upon-Avon was William Shakespeare’s final residence, purchased in 1597 and where he died in 1616. Though the original structure was demolished in 1759, the site remains a focal point for Shakespeare enthusiasts and ghost hunters alike. The grounds have been the subject of numerous paranormal reports over the centuries.

Visitors and staff have reported seeing the apparition of a woman in Tudor-style clothing walking through the gardens, believed by some to be Shakespeare’s wife, Anne Hathaway. Others claim to have witnessed a ghostly figure resembling the Bard himself, often seen near the spot where his house once stood.

Unexplained cold spots and sudden temperature drops have been experienced throughout the property, particularly in the area of the Knot Garden. Some guests have reported feeling an unseen presence brush past them or touch their shoulder when no one else was nearby.

The sound of disembodied footsteps echoing on non-existent wooden floors has been heard by both staff and visitors, seemingly tracing the layout of the long-gone house. Occasionally, the faint sound of quill scratching on parchment has been reported, as if the great playwright were still at work.

In the 1990s, a group of tourists claimed to have seen books flying off shelves in the on-site exhibition area, though no physical explanation was found. Staff members have also reported objects being moved overnight when the property was securely locked.

The Nash House, adjacent to New Place, has its own share of ghostly activity, with reports of doors opening and closing on their own and the sound of children’s laughter echoing through empty rooms.