The Assembly Rooms in Bath, constructed between 1769 and 1771, were designed by John Wood the Younger as a grand social venue for the city’s fashionable visitors. The building, comprising four main rooms – the Ball Room, Tea Room, Card Room, and Octagon – quickly became the heart of Bath’s social scene during the Georgian era.

During World War II, the Assembly Rooms suffered significant damage from the Bath Blitz in 1942. The building was later restored and reopened in 1963.

Several ghost stories are associated with the Assembly Rooms. One of the most well-known is the apparition of a lady in a long grey dress, often seen gliding through the Ball Room. Witnesses have reported seeing her pass through solid walls and disappear into thin air.

Another frequently reported phenomenon is the sound of music and laughter echoing through the empty rooms, as if a grand party from centuries past is still in full swing. Some visitors have claimed to hear the rustle of silk dresses and the clinking of glasses when no one else is present.

In the Card Room, staff and visitors have reported feeling an unseen presence and experiencing sudden cold spots. Some have even claimed to see cards moving on their own, as if an invisible hand were shuffling them.

The ghost of a young man in 18th-century attire has been spotted in the Tea Room, often described as looking lost or confused. Some speculate he may be searching for a long-lost love from his era.

While these ghostly tales add an air of mystery to the Assembly Rooms, they remain unverified and are part of the building’s rich folklore and history.