Carleton Crematorium: A Layton taxi-driver claimed he has seen a ghost with a green face, near the gates of Carleton Crematorium. The Taxi driver Harry Hodges picked up a young lady from North Station and was instructed to be taken to the crematorium. He pulled up to the gates and turned to take the fair, and found himself staring into the face of an old man, ‘with sunken eyes, long dark hair, a Punch-like nose and prominent chin’Carleton Crematorium: A Layton taxi-driver claimed he has seen a ghost with a green face, near the gates of Carleton Crematorium. The Taxi driver Harry Hodges picked up a young lady from North Station and was instructed to be taken to the crematorium. He pulled up to the gates and turned to take the fair, and found himself staring into the face of an old man, ‘with sunken eyes, long dark hair, a Punch-like nose and prominent chin’
Carleton Crematorium: A Layton taxi-driver claimed he has seen a ghost with a green face, near the gates of Carleton Crematorium. The Taxi driver Harry Hodges picked up a young lady from North Station and was instructed to be taken to the crematorium. He pulled up to the gates and turned to take the fair, and found himself staring into the face of an old man, ‘with sunken eyes, long dark hair, a Punch-like nose and prominent chin’

25 spooky scenes of Blackpool's creepiest places with haunting tales that will send shivers down your spine

By Claire Lark
Published 14th Apr 2025, 12:07 BST
Updated 14th Apr 2025, 12:23 BST

Blackpool has plenty of spooky tales to tell, all entwined in its rich heritage, old buildings and notorious bloody crimes.

Who is the Carleton Ghost which scared the living daylights out of a cab driver one night, or how can heightened spiritual activity due to a ‘paranormal portal’ above the stage at The Grand Theatre, be explained? Whether you take it with a pinch of salt, or you are a firm believer in all things supernatural, some of these tales are unsettling and leave a trail of unanswered questions.

Here are 25 pictures which take you to the heart of creepy Blackpool. (Thank you to local historian Juliette Gregson for her contributions)

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Jason Karl, presenter of TV's Most Haunted, at Mains Hall in Singleton together with psychic Veronica Charles in 2005

25. Creepy Blackpool

Jason Karl, presenter of TV's Most Haunted, at Mains Hall in Singleton together with psychic Veronica Charles in 2005 Photo: Rob Lock

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A squires horse is said to be seen cantering through ‘Witch Wood’. The Witch was the favourite horse of the local squire, John Talbot Clifton, who lived at Lytham Hall. At that time before the houses were built, Witch Wood was part of the grounds of the hall. It’s thought Witch was killed in a riding accident in the woods. Witch’s grave is in the trees by the side of the path. The inscription reads: ‘The Witch. Died January 5th 1888.’

26. Creepy Blackpool

A squires horse is said to be seen cantering through ‘Witch Wood’. The Witch was the favourite horse of the local squire, John Talbot Clifton, who lived at Lytham Hall. At that time before the houses were built, Witch Wood was part of the grounds of the hall. It’s thought Witch was killed in a riding accident in the woods. Witch’s grave is in the trees by the side of the path. The inscription reads: ‘The Witch. Died January 5th 1888.’ Photo: submit

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