Many ghost have been seen at Newstead Abbey. One of the ghosts seen on the grounds over the years is the “White Lady”. She is called the White Lady because she is always seen wearing a white dress. Her ghost is seen in Newstead’s expansive gardens.
Another ghost seen at the Abbey is called the “Rose Lady”. This entity is seen in a passageway located at the bottom of the staircase. When the Rose Lady appears she is always accompanied by the scent of roses or lavender that lingers after she disappears.

Lord Byron himself reported seeing a ghost in one of the Abbey’s bedchambers. He was sleeping in a room called the Rook Cell when he was startled out of a sound sleep by the sensation that something had entered the bed with him. As he sat up he spotted a featureless, dark mass that had glowing red eyes. He watched as this form rolled off his bed and disappeared as it hit the floor.

This venue has reported ghost sightings over the years passed on from generation to generation, staff to staff.

Whilst touring the hall with the owners a female spirit made herself known to Gill (co owner of Haunted Heritage) and medium, as we walked through the hall we came across a beautiful portrait in the main gallery and the owner informed us was a great ancestor, this was also the same lady Gill had seen earlier.

Paranormal activity doesn’t get any better than this venue!

What lies beneath? Various sightings and paranormal activity have been reported by both staff and visitors. Dark shadows and figure have been seen, disembodied voices and footsteps heard from behind locked doors. Several visitors to the museum have reported the feeling of being watched, and some have felt a presence standing close to them, even though they have been alone at the time. A member of staff was left terrified after having their arm grabbed by an unseen hand whilst locking up.
Precisely who or what haunts the building is mystery, hopefully our medium can connect with the spirit that reside here. Come and join us as we delve into the past.