Tissington Hall, located in the Derbyshire Dales, is a 17th-century Jacobean manor house with a rich history and numerous reported ghostly encounters. Built in 1609 by Francis FitzHerbert, the hall has remained in the FitzHerbert family for over 400 years. The estate’s history dates back even further, with records mentioning the FitzHerberts at Tissington since 1160.

The hall’s most famous ghost is that of Wilhelmina FitzHerbert, known as the “Grey Lady.” She reportedly haunts the Long Gallery, where she has been seen gliding across the room before disappearing through a wall. Witnesses have described feeling a sudden chill and an oppressive atmosphere in her presence.

Another frequently reported apparition is that of a young boy, believed to be a former servant who died in a fall from the roof. He is often seen playing in the upper floors and has been known to interact with visitors, particularly children.

The library is said to be haunted by the ghost of Sir Richard FitzHerbert, a former owner who died in the 18th century. Staff and visitors have reported feeling watched and hearing the rustling of papers when no one else is present.

In the kitchens, the sound of pots and pans clanging and footsteps have been heard when the area is empty. Some believe this to be the ghost of a former cook continuing her duties.

The grounds of Tissington Hall are also said to be haunted, with reports of spectral horsemen riding across the estate at night and the sounds of phantom hounds echoing through the gardens.