Ghosts of Hardwick Old Hall

Ghosts of Hardwick Old Hall

Ghostly Ruins of Hardwick Old Hall
Ghostly Ruins of Hardwick Old Hall

In 1587, Bess of Hardwick began building Hardwick Old Hall, which is a beautiful and haunting example of a grand house from the Tudor period.  If you visit it today, you can still see excellent examples of plaster ornament upon the walls.

Ghosts of Hardwick Old Hall

I’ve done a little bit of research to see if there are any tales of ghosts connected with the ruins Hardwick Old Hall and although I haven’t found any within the ruins itself, there are a few ghostly tales from the grounds and the surrounding area. 

  • Ghostly Monk – A couple were driving through Hardwick Park in the evening and both witnessed a ghostly monk with a brilliant white face.  Other accounts also tell of the same monk ghost being seen within days of their account
  • Ghost of Thomas Hobbes – The ghost of Thomas Hobbes, a philosopher, mathematician and writer who worked as a tutor at Hardwick Hall is said to haunt the grounds.  His wish of being buried within the grounds was not granted.

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