St. Matthew’s Church in Walsall, West Midlands, dates back to the 12th century, with the current building constructed in the 1820s. The church’s long history has given rise to several ghost stories and reported paranormal encounters. One of the most well-known apparitions is that of a young girl in Victorian-era clothing, often seen wandering the churchyard at dusk. Witnesses have described her as having a solemn expression and seeming lost or confused.

Inside the church, staff and visitors have reported hearing unexplained footsteps echoing through the nave when the building is empty. Some have attributed these sounds to the spirit of a former vicar who is said to still watch over his congregation. In the bell tower, the ghost of a ringer who died in a tragic accident centuries ago is believed to linger, with some claiming to have heard phantom bell tolls on quiet nights.

The church’s crypt has been a focal point for paranormal activity, with reports of cold spots, disembodied whispers, and the feeling of being watched. During renovation work in the 1970s, workers reported tools mysteriously moving or disappearing, only to reappear in unexpected places. Some have speculated this could be the work of mischievous spirits disturbed by the construction.

In the surrounding graveyard, visitors have reported seeing shadowy figures moving between the headstones after dark, and some have captured unexplained orbs in photographs. Local paranormal groups have conducted investigations at St. Matthew’s, documenting unusual electromagnetic readings and unexplained temperature fluctuations in various areas of the church and grounds.