Understanding This Spirit Type
The spirit of a child, often playful, mischievous, or sorrowful.
Child spirits are the ghosts of children who have passed away. Their manifestations can vary widely, reflecting the diverse personalities of children. Some may be playful or mischievous, moving small objects, giggling, or running. Others might appear sad or lost, with reports of soft crying or shy apparitions. Encounters with child spirits can be particularly poignant and are often associated with locations where children lived, played, or tragically died.
Best Western Exeter Lord Haldon Country Hotel
The spirit of a young girl, sometimes described as faceless, is reported to knock on guest room doors at the Best Western Exeter Lord Haldon Country Hotel, believed by some to be connected to the Palk family.
The Devil's Stone Inn
A young girl's spirit is reported at The Devil's Stone Inn, believed to be the ghost of a child who died during the inn's early years as a farmhouse and coaching stop, known for her playful nature and attempts to engage guests in games.
Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel
Winifred, the spirit of an 8-year-old girl, is the hotel's most famous ghost. Dressed in an old-fashioned frock, she's known for her playful yet temperamental nature, hiding items and smashing glasses if ignored. Staff treat her as part of the family, and her portrait is said to calm her.
The Crown Hotel (Framlingham)
A young boy, believed to have perished in a 17th-century fire at The Crown Hotel, is said to haunt its upstairs corridors, particularly near Room 3, appearing sad and lost.
The Swan Hotel and Spa
Staff at The Swan have reported hearing the soft laughter and footsteps of a child, believed to be connected to the building's time as the Railway Women's Convalescent Home from 1911-1963.