Orchard Farm
Orchard Farm in Stafford, England, dates back to the 17th century and has a long history of reported paranormal activity. The farmhouse and surrounding property have been the site of numerous ghostly encounters over the years. One of the most frequently reported apparitions is that of a young girl in Victorian-era clothing, often seen wandering the gardens or peering out from upstairs windows. Witnesses have described her as having long, dark hair and a solemn expression.
Inside the farmhouse, staff and visitors have reported hearing unexplained footsteps on the upper floors, even when the building is empty. Some have experienced sudden cold spots and the sensation of being watched, particularly in the main bedroom and attic space. Objects have been known to move on their own, with books falling from shelves and doors opening and closing without apparent cause.
The farm’s grounds are also said to be haunted. A spectral horseman has been sighted riding across the fields at dusk, believed by some to be the ghost of a former owner who died in a riding accident in the 19th century. Near the old well, people have reported hearing the faint sound of a woman’s voice calling for help, possibly connected to a local legend of a servant girl who fell to her death there.
During renovations in the 1980s, workers uncovered a hidden room containing old documents and personal effects. Following this discovery, paranormal activity in the house reportedly intensified, with some speculating that the disturbance had awakened dormant spirits.
Address
Ashflats Lane, Stafford, ST18 9BP, United KingdomAshflats Lane
ST18 9BP Stafford, England,