Your Ghost Hunt at Bolling Hall
Bolling Hall Bradford's oldest building has a history of hauntings dating back for many hundreds of years with connections to the infamous Leeds Witch the Knights Templers and Oliver Cromwell.
This haunted former residence has seen many overnight ghost hunts and has given us some of the most chilling experiences and activity imaginable. The main staircase is an area where many people refuse to be alone with the feeling of being pushed by unseen hands, the smell of pipe smoke is often evident in the main hall from the balcony above the hall figures are seen to walk only to disappear when entering the adjoining room. Will you come face to face with the imposing Victorian figure who watches people who enter the blue room? Join Haunted Happenings for an overnight ghost hunt as we attempt to uncover the Hauntings of Bolling Hall
Ghosts of Bolling Hall
Bolling Hall in Bradford hidden away from the bustle of the city centre has been investigated many times in the past, the old hall is reputed to have at least 20 resident ghosts.
The very first report of a haunting occurred in the 1600's when the Earl of Newcastle, who was stationed at the hall after his troops took over the Town of Bradford, claimed that his bed cover had been tugged, waking to see a woman wringing her hands, telling him to "pity poor Bradford". It was the Earls original intention to devastate the town, but after this experience he changed his mind, and instead ordered his troops to only kill those who offered resistance resulting in just a handful of people being killed.
A childs crib has been witnessed on many occasion to rock back and forth as people enter the room. A lady dressed in white has been seen, appearing to float in mid air across the room and disappearing into the fireplace.
History of Bolling Hall
Bolling Hall is one of the oldest buildings in Bradford set in a commanding position on a hillside. The earliest part of this building dates back to the 14th century.
The Manor of Bolling is first mentioned in Domesday Book and was at that time in the possession of a man named Sindi. The manor then came under the control of Ilbert De Lacy. By 1316 the manor was owned by William Bolling, and Bollings owned the estate until the late 15th century when control went to the Tempests who held the estate until 1649. During the second siege of Bradford in 1643, during the English Civil War, the house was a Royalist base. On this occasion the Royalists took the town, which had strong Parliamentarian sympathies, and it was thought that the victors would put the inhabitants to the sword. There is a legend that a ghost appeared in the bedroom where the Royalist commander Earl of Newcastle was staying to tell him to "Pity poor Bradford".
The estate changed hands several times thereafter until eventually it was let to several tenants until being presented to Bradford Corporation in 1912. It was opened as a museum three years later.
Bolling Hall is one of the oldest buildings in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. It is currently used as a museum and education centre. The building is about a mile from the centre of Bradford.
Before the Industrial Revolution, Bradford was a small town and difficult to defend as it lay in a basin. However, Bolling Hall occupies a commanding position on a hillside. The earliest part of this building, dating from the 14th century, has been interpreted as a pele tower, although Bradford is somewhat outside the typical geographical area for these defensive structures.
The Manor of Bolling (Bollinc) is first mentioned in Domesday Book and was at that time in the possession of a man named Sindi. The manor then came under the control of Ilbert de Lacy. By 1316 the manor was owned by William Bolling, and Bollings owned the estate until the late 15th century when control went to the Tempests who held the estate until 1649. The estate changed hands several times thereafter until eventually it was let to several tenants until being presented to Bradford Corporation in 1912. It was opened as a museum three years later.
Your Event Includes
- Use of ghost hunting equipment including EMF Meters, K2 Meters etc.
- Experiments including glass divination, table tipping and Ouija Boards.
- Workshop and separate vigils for returning guests.
- Ghost hunting vigils and séances in small groups.
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Bolling Hall
Bowling Hall Road
Bradford
BD4 7LP
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- Wear sensible shoes and warm layered clothing as the location may get cold at night
