Saint Lawrence’s Churchyard in Darlaston, West Midlands, England, has a history dating back to the 12th century. The original Norman church was replaced by a Gothic structure in the 19th century. The churchyard contains graves from various periods, including those of local industrial workers and prominent families.

Paranormal activity reported at Saint Lawrence’s Churchyard includes sightings of a ghostly “Grey Lady” wandering among the graves. Witnesses describe her as wearing Victorian-era clothing and appearing translucent. Some accounts claim she vanishes when approached.

Another frequently reported phenomenon is the sound of phantom footsteps on the church paths, often heard late at night when the churchyard is empty. Visitors have also reported feeling sudden cold spots and experiencing an overwhelming sense of being watched.

In the 1970s, a group of teenagers claimed to have seen a spectral funeral procession moving through the churchyard. They described ghostly figures carrying a coffin, which disappeared as they passed through a wall.

Local legend speaks of a cursed gravestone that brings misfortune to anyone who touches it. Several visitors have reported feelings of dizziness or nausea after coming into contact with this particular stone.

During World War II, witnesses reported seeing the ghost of a Royal Air Force pilot near the war memorial in the churchyard. Some believe this to be the spirit of a local airman who died in combat.

The church tower has been the site of reported poltergeist activity, with unexplained noises and objects moving on their own. Church staff have occasionally found items in different positions from where they were left.