Brougham Hall, set in its own park, is the historic country seat of the Brougham family. A fortified home has existed on the elevated site since the late 1400s. The Broughams of Brougham (Westmorland) became extinct in 1608, and a James Bird purchased the estate in 1676. John Brougham of Scales (Cumberland) brought the estate back into the Brougham family in 1726. Rebuilding of the Hall took place in 1829-1847 and again in the 1860s when Lord Brougham, the Lord Chancellor, lived in the home. It became known as the Windsor of the North due to the visits by King Edward VII and the future King George VI.

Following the collapse of the family finances in the early 1930s, Brougham Hall passed out of the family in 1934. It fell into ruin. Restoration was begun in 1985 and is ongoing.

There are many stories concerning the goings on a Brougham hall. Soldiers have been witnessed walking along the corridors of the hall and in the grounds on numerous occasions. Unknown sounds are often heard echoing around the corridors of the hall and objects have been witnessed moving under their own accord.

There have been many accounts of paranormal activity within the walls of the hall. Poltergeist activity is rife with reports of glasses flying from shelves and taps turning themselves on. A hooded figure has been reported in one of the buildings, his identity shroud in mystery but he always makes his presence known. Loud bangs and light flashes have been seen frequently and there are even tales of a cursed skull which would cause havoc to ensue if removed from the property. It was eventually walled up in an unknown part of the building to prevent it's loss. The spirit of a pregnant lady is also said to wander within the walls of the castle, why she is there no one knows.


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