UPDATE: A woman claims to have seen a ghostly figure in the window of Croxteth Hall, igniting a wave of discussion among locals. Demi Dooley, aged 31, was walking with a friend at around 10 AM on January 8, 2023, when she spotted what she described as a “see-through” figure with a “sad face” looking back at her.
The sighting occurred moments after Demi recounted a previous ghostly encounter associated with the historic venue, known for its rich history of paranormal activity. “As we were walking past Croxteth Hall, I was telling my friend how my friend’s grandad saw something in the window years ago. Next minute, we looked up and saw a big figure,” she shared.
Demi described the figure as appearing from another era, stating, “It didn’t look like a real person; it was see-through. It didn’t move, but I thought I could see its eyeballs moving from side to side. I felt excited but spooked at the same time. My mate was freaked out.”
After the encounter, the pair lingered for a while, but when they turned back just seconds later, the figure had vanished. “It was so creepy,” Demi added.
Demi later posted her experience on Facebook, leading to a heated debate among users. While some suggested the figure could have been a doll or mannequin, she questioned how it could disappear so quickly. “Everyone has their own views on spirits and things,” she remarked.
Croxteth Hall, located on Muirhead Avenue East, is the ancestral home of the Molyneux family, known as the Earls of Sefton. The Grade II-listed building dates back to 1575 and showcases Tudor, Georgian, and Queen Anne architectural styles. After being bequeathed to the Liverpool City Council in 1972, the mansion now welcomes tens of thousands of visitors annually, including ghost-hunting groups.
The hall has a long history of reported paranormal sightings. In 2013, two visitors claimed to have seen a “short, hideous” cloaked figure in the basement, which vanished on a staircase. These incidents have been documented on The Paranormal Database, a site that logs unexplained sightings across Britain and Ireland.
Other encounters include sightings of the Sixth Earl of Sefton wandering through the tea room and his former bedroom, as well as reports of a young boy by the fireplace in the dining room. In April 2009, CCTV footage purportedly captured a phantom-like figure moving across the grounds.
As discussions around Demi’s sighting continue to grow, those interested in the paranormal are encouraged to visit Croxteth Hall, believed by many to be one of Liverpool’s most haunted locations. Visitors can explore its 230 rooms, including the bedroom of the 6ft 5in Earl of Sefton, which features photographs of dead game animals and a pair of his boots.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story, as locals remain captivated by the mystery surrounding Croxteth Hall and its haunting past.
