Peterborough Museum is reputed to be one of the most paranormally active locations within Peterborough and claims to have at least 10 different phantoms within its walls! The building also has an interesting history too and is widely regarded as the most haunted building in Cambridgeshire. Dating from the early 1800's, the building was originally the home of Thomas Cooke and his wife, Charlotte. From the mid 1850's the property became the city of Peterborough's first hospital (the Peterborough infirmary), which lasted until 1928; the Conservation room in the museum used to be the original operating theatre!

In the late 1800's, the Peterborough Natural History Society & Field Club began collecting the museum items which can be seen to this day. The hauntings within Peterborough are numerous and include:

The ghost of a WWI soldier; perhaps the museums most well known. The figure of an Australian soldier, believed to be that of Sergeant Thomas Hunter, has been seen on a number of occasions and is predominantly seen in the area of the main staircase. Wounded during battle, he was brought to the then Peterborough infirmary, where he unfortunately died of his injuries. His figure has been seen very recently.


On the back staircase of the museum the ghostly form of a young woman has been seen and visitors have reported being pushed in this particular area. Does this have any connections to how she died?

No haunted building would be complete without its nastier entities, and Peterborough Museum is no exception. In the museum is a recreation of a goods store from many years ago, around which lurks what has been described by visitors as a menacing presence. Even Stuart who works at the museum and conducts the city ghost-walks, admitted that this particular area is not one he likes.

The shadowy form of a Roman soldier is still connected to a certain article on display within the museum, apparently making his presence known if it is moved.

In one of the ground floor rooms, furniture has been known to move by the unseen hands of a poltergeist. The spirit of a lady in white has also been seen throughout the building, and visitors have even reported being followed by her presence.

Peterborough Museum's cellar appears to be particularly active, with sightings of possible apparitions, objects being thrown, noises and light anomalies. Are these 'orbs' connected to ghostly activity.

Other phenomenon, Strange light anomalies,
Inexplicable noises and smells, Cold spots, Discarnate voices, Phantom footsteps, and Feelings of oppression.