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Documented Supernatural Encounters

Ghost Stories from dorset

Meet the 6 documented spirits haunting dorset's historic hotels. Each ghost has their own tragic tale, from murders and accidents to broken hearts and unfinished business.

6
Documented Spirits
2
Haunted Hotels
2
Types of Spirits
600+
Years of History

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Showing 6 ghost stories
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Lady in Tweed

Intelligent Haunting

Mid-20th century
📍 The Bull Hotel

A well-dressed middle-aged woman in tweed who appears in the reception area, engaging in conversations with invisible companions.

🏰 Bridport, Dorset
🔥 4 hotspots

Most Active Areas:

Reception area Main lobby +2 more
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The Lonely Child

Intelligent Haunting

17th-18th century
📍 The Bull Hotel

The heartbreaking ghost of a young child whose cries echo through the ladies' toilets, seeking comfort that never comes.

🏰 Bridport, Dorset
🔥 3 hotspots

Most Active Areas:

First floor ladies' ... Upper corridors +1 more
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Wadham Strangeways

Residual Haunting

1685
📍 The Bull Hotel

The ghost of Wadham Strangeways, accidentally killed during the 1685 Monmouth Rebellion whilst defending The Bull Hotel from enemy forces.

🏰 Bridport, Dorset
🔥 4 hotspots

Most Active Areas:

Former sealed upper ... Front windows +2 more
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The Card-Playing Ladies

Residual Haunting

Georgian period
📍 The Golden Lion Hotel

Two spectral ladies eternally engaged in a phantom card game, representing the social traditions of Georgian inn life.

🏰 Weymouth, Dorset
🔥 4 hotspots

Most Active Areas:

Main bar area Historical gaming ta... +2 more
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The Spectral Fisherman

Residual Haunting

19th century
📍 The Golden Lion Hotel

A weathered maritime spirit who stands silently in the bar, forever waiting for companions who will never return from the sea.

🏰 Weymouth, Dorset
🔥 3 hotspots

Most Active Areas:

Main bar area Bar counter +1 more
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The Two Upper Floor Ladies

Intelligent Haunting

Georgian to Victorian period
📍 The Golden Lion Hotel

Two female spirits who roam the upper corridors with caring intent, believed to be former innkeepers or staff maintaining their eternal watch over guests.

🏰 Weymouth, Dorset
🔥 4 hotspots

Most Active Areas:

Upper floor corridor... Guest room landings +2 more

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