The history of Bodelwyddan Castle estate (pronounced Boddel-Withan) stretches back to the early 15th century. The building which is seen today dates from the mid 1800’s and is the creation of Sir John Hay Williams, whose family have been connected to the estate since c1690.
The family’s fortunes waned and by the onset of WWI Bodelwyddan Castle and estate had been reduced and the building itself was being used as a recuperation hospital. Some of the grounds were now being used by nearby Kinmel Camp for the training of trench warfare. In the early part of the 20th century the castle building was then used as a private school for girls.
In the 1980’s the local county council purchased Bodelwyddan.
Paranormal Activity
The phantom lady.
The unknown figure of a lady has been seen gliding through the Sculpture Gallery within the castle. She is seen quite frequently by visitors and staff alike who get a fleeting glimpse of her before she disappears.
The soldier.
The spectral form of a soldier dating from the First World War has also been seen at Bodelwyddan Castle. He has been seen throughout the galleries within the building and was perhaps at the castle during the times it was a hospital.
The corridors.
Within the castle are numerous corridors leading off to all types of fascinating areas and it appears these are still being walked by the ghosts of long ago; several incidents involve seeing the shadowy figures of people walking up and down the corridors and of hearing the sounds of footsteps.
The Blue lady.
The Blue lady is a mysterious soul who is most often seen walking through the area of the castle known as the Terrace Tea Room. It is thought that she may have lived at the location, although nobody really knows who she might be.
Other phenomena.
Amongst other strange events recorded here are unexplained noises and light anomalies. Also cold-spots have been experienced within the castle as well as a few reports of actually being physically touched by unseen hands.
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