Set amidst beautiful Gardens in Staffordshire many people visit this famous Theme Park year after year not knowing that there lurks a dark and chilling Gothic Mansion amongst the thrilling rides. The very haunted Alton Towers Ruin, a place which has a very dark and mysterious history.
The early Alton Towers was a hunting lodge, known as Alveton Lodge (or Alverton), which is the ancient name for Alton.
Charles Talbot, the 15th Earl and his family, began improvements on the house, and initiated the creation of the Gardens, at the turn of the 19th century. Through the early 1800s, 13,000 trees were planted in the grounds. In 1811, major work began on the house. Over the next ten years, several new rooms were built: a drawing room, dining room, chapel, library, long gallery, banqueting hall, conservatory and entrance hall were all added. As a result of the work done, the house doubled in size. The entire building was renovated in a Gothic Style, and the foundations of the Flag Tower were also laid. Some of the architects that worked on the house were Thomas Hopper and A.W Pugin (the architect involved in the equally haunted Woodchester Mansion).
Sadly in the early 1900's however, the house began its demise, when a lack of funds prevented the family from taking care of all the maintenance on the house and it was sold in 1924.
The Tower Ruins have a very strange chilling atmosphere even in broad daylight and with over 1500 years of History at this very haunted location you wouldn’t be surprised of the paranormal activity that has been reported here by visitors and staff alike.
Witnessed often is a Female presence that has been seen several times appearing to people mostly on the upper floors of the Ruin seen wearing all black garments as if she is in mourning.
Heavy thunderous footsteps are heard regularly within the darkness along with dark shadows seen lurking and moving about in doorways.
Strange whispering, chanting discarnate voices are heard close to people’s ears along with loud distinctive Raps and Knocks given in response to any question asked during Investigations.
There have been poltergeist stone throwing phenomena reported on numerous occasions along with foreboding feelings sensed in certain area.
We started our walk around the building and people began to sense a very 'dark' atmosphere to the ruin on this particular night. I caught a glimpse of a small Victorian child - typical of the stereotype. Pretty blonde little girl with ringlets and an Alice in Wonderland style dress - as we reached the kitchen. As I looked at her, her eyes suddenly turned dark and a look of pure malice came across her face. This was no child, but an elemental, left behind by those who had practiced dark magic, in order to frighten people away from their sacred space!
In the Pugin rooms, one of our guests caught sight of a very slim lady in a white gown - she said there was a splash of red on the gown but couldn't tell if it was a sash - or blood....
We split into smaller groups for the organised vigils. Table tipping was very active in the lower rooms, with the name William, a man who like to grab hold of ladies, responding to our questions. In our first group, we actually saw parts of his body forming in the doorway ! In two of the groups a ball of blue light was seen on the stairs, which I saw as the bottom part of a ladies blue gown. The dress seemed to move slowly down the stairs as we called out to her.
The Ouija board came out with some interesting information, and people felt they were pushed in the circle.Big temperature changes were also felt throughout the night.
Thanks to all our amazing guests as usual. Follow the link at the top of this page if you'd like to join us one night...
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