In a recent poll, Llancaiach Fawr Manor House, in Tredegar, South Wales was voted one of the most haunted locations in Britain. Paranormal phenomena have been recorded in almost every room in the building, but the most often recorded are the ghosts of ‘Mattie’ who was believed to be a housekeeper at the manor in the 19th century, appearing in the bedroom where she was thought to have died tragically, accompanied unseen footsteps and the rustle of her petticoats.

There is also the sad phenomena of a small boy who reputedly fell to his death from one of the high windows. He can sometimes be mischievous and playful or sometimes sad. When he’s playful, visitors often feel a tug on the arm or a ruffle in the hair, but when he’s sad, he’s been known to put his hand in that of a visitor as if asking to be taken home.

Edward Pritchard, one time Master of Llancaiach Fawr during the Civil War has been the subject of speculation regarding the figure often seen looking in deep contemplation in a chair bye the fireside of the library. Was he worried about where his allegiances should lie?

Visitors during the day are treated to tours by staff in costume of the period giving an insight into the history of the manor, but at night ….. that’s when the Ghost Tours begin. If you dare!