The Golden Fleece is highly regarded as perhaps the most haunted pub in York, and it is thought that there may be at least 5 or more resident spirits within its walls.
It is believed that one such ghost who still wanders the Golden Fleece is that of Lady Alice Peckett, wife of landlord and Mayor of York John Peckett. She is thought to walk the buildings corridors and visit the bedrooms on the upper floors. Many have named her as the spectral figure who is seen to walk through the function room wall. Whenever she has been present there is a sweet perfume scent in the air.
St Catherine's Room. Guests have reported a very oppressive sensation in this room, and the figure of a woman dressed in black has been seen walking past the window...when nobody is supposedly in the room at the time. Many of the rooms at the Golden Fleece - like the one above - are supposedly paranormally active.
In the bar areas of the Golden Fleece, reports of a man dressed in the clothing characteristic of the 17th century have been noted.He has been nicknamed 'One eyed Jack' and reputedly carries a flintlock pistol. Did he die here? The figure of a Grumpy old man has also been seen...although he apparently does not speak.
Perhaps the most recent ghost- in historical context - to haunt the Golden Fleece is that of a WWII airman. After getting rather worse for
he apparently fell from a window on the 3rd floor. However, some believe that he actually hanged himself on the premises rather than dying in a fall.
Other activity includes, Doors slamming shut, Cold spots, Light anomalies, Candles that light themselves, and Furniture moving.
