The Stocksbridge Bypass has long been called 'Britain’s most haunted road'. Reports include sightings of a mysterious monk-like figure standing by the roadside, phantom footsteps and a presence said to appear inside vehicles before disappearing without a trace.placeholder image
The Stocksbridge Bypass has long been called 'Britain’s most haunted road'. Reports include sightings of a mysterious monk-like figure standing by the roadside, phantom footsteps and a presence said to appear inside vehicles before disappearing without a trace. | jpress

13 of the most haunted places in Sheffield: Readers share their sightings and stories

By Mark Hall
Published 30th Oct 2025, 18:07 GMT

Sheffield is well known for its steel and scenery, but this Halloween it’s the city’s spirits that have everyone talking.

After asking readers 'Where is the most haunted place in Sheffield?', we were inundated with responses on Facebook. Nearly 100 people shared their spine-chilling suggestions and stories, from eerie pubs and shadowy woodland paths to entire neighbourhoods said to echo with the footsteps of the past.

Carbrook Hall, once dubbed Sheffield’s most haunted pub, topped many people’s lists. Built in the 12th century, it’s home to countless ghost stories, including sightings of a mysterious figure believed to be the spirit of Sir Francis Wortley himself. Visitors have reported moving objects, sudden chills, and whispers from empty rooms.

Scroll through the gallery below to discover the 13 most haunted places in the city according to readers.

Sheffield’s oldest pub, The Old Queen’s Head on Pond Hill, is said to be haunted by a young Tudor girl who roams the upstairs rooms. Staff and visitors report footsteps, slamming doors and icy chills, giving this 15th-century inn its spooky reputation as one of the city’s most haunted pubs.

1. The Old Queen's Head pub on Pond Hill

Sheffield’s oldest pub, The Old Queen’s Head on Pond Hill, is said to be haunted by a young Tudor girl who roams the upstairs rooms. Staff and visitors report footsteps, slamming doors and icy chills, giving this 15th-century inn its spooky reputation as one of the city’s most haunted pubs. | Johnston Press

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Staff and visitors at Northern General Hospital have reported ghostly figures, cold spots, and unexplained noises - especially along the old Vickers Corridor. Many describe sightings of a 'matron' spirit, vanishing patients and strange disturbances.

2. The Northern General Hospital in Firth Park

Staff and visitors at Northern General Hospital have reported ghostly figures, cold spots, and unexplained noises - especially along the old Vickers Corridor. Many describe sightings of a 'matron' spirit, vanishing patients and strange disturbances. | Dean Atkins Photography

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Carbrook Hall, once dubbed Sheffield’s most haunted pub. Visitors have reported moving objects, sudden chills and whispers from empty rooms.

3. Carbrook Hall

Carbrook Hall, once dubbed Sheffield’s most haunted pub. Visitors have reported moving objects, sudden chills and whispers from empty rooms. | JPIMedia Resell

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Wardsend Cemetery in Sheffield, known for its eerie atmosphere and abandoned sections, is steeped in ghost stories and paranormal claims, with people reporting shadowy figures, strange noises and unexplained sensations.

4. Wardsend Cemetery

Wardsend Cemetery in Sheffield, known for its eerie atmosphere and abandoned sections, is steeped in ghost stories and paranormal claims, with people reporting shadowy figures, strange noises and unexplained sensations. | JPI Media

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