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
A young girl's spirit is said to haunt the Lord Haldon Hotel, primarily manifesting by knocking on guest room doors in the dead of night. She is sometimes described as faceless.
The Devil's Stone Inn
A young girl's spirit is reported at The Devil's Stone Inn, known for her playful nature and attempts to engage guests in games like hide and seek.
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 Swan Hotel and Spa
Some staff at The Swan have reported hearing the faint sound of a child giggling or running in hallways when no children were present, suggesting a possible child spirit.
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.