The 7 best haunted houses in Birmingham you won’t want to visit alone
In my teens, I began to notice small things that felt strangely familiar—odd sounds and weird vibes in certain places. Nothing dramatic, just… off.
That curiosity grew, and eventually I found myself drawn to haunted houses—especially the ones with a bit of history. Birmingham has plenty of those, and I started seeking them out one by one.
Over time, I began jotting down the creepiest ones I visited (not just haunted houses, but eerie sites of all kinds), and now I’ve got a solid list.
If you’re into that kind of thing too, this list is for you. Nothing too wild—just eerie enough to keep you on your toes.
1. New Street Station
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Website: https://www.networkrail.co.uk/communities/passengers/our-stations/birmingham-new-street/
Location: Balden Rd, Harborne
Contact: +44 121 428 4533
Hours: Monday to Sunday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Price: Free
Although not a traditional haunted house, New Street Station is the only rail station in my beloved city where I get chills up my spine.
Given its dark history, I’m not surprised. Those who constructed this station in 1848 dug up a Jewish cemetery, so you can just imagine how many spirits could have been angered as a result. Quite a few people also died constructing this station.
If that isn’t enough to spook you, seven more people died here—three due to accidents and four for other tragic reasons. The most prominent of these restless souls is said to be former engine operator Walter Hartles, who shot himself in the station’s waiting room.
Pro Tip:
Explore Platform 4 at night, around closing time. Staff and passengers have reported seeing a man decked in old-fashioned railway clothes who vanishes when approached. They’ve also reported hearing footsteps and faint cries.
2. Aston Hall
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Website: https://www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/aston-hall
Location: Trinity Rd
Contact: +44 121 348 8100
Hours: Friday to Sunday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Monday to Thursday: Closed
Price: ££
The Aston Hall lore is straight out of the movies: A lovely lady falls in love with the everyday man, but the rich dad, one Thomas Holte in this case, disapproves. So, he locks up his daughter until she loses her mind and dies.
There’s also a green lady at Aston Hall. Legend has it that she’s one of the Holte family’s housekeepers, though I didn’t encounter anything spooky during my visit.
But let me tell you—haunted vibes aside, it’s honestly a pretty place, full of vintage decor and furniture in earthy and bold colours.
You can grab a ticket for £10 (adult) and £5 (child) and explore the house, the gardens, and even experience a modern-day take on the English Civil War.
Pro Tip:
Birmingham Museums have embraced Aston Hall’s haunted past, so they conduct regular “ghost runs” at the mansion. Check here to find out the next one for a paranormal adventure.
3. Warstone Lane Cemetery (Brookfields Cemetery)
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Website: https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/directory_record/967/warstone_lane_cemetery
Location: 22 Pemberton St
Contact: +44 121 464 0096
Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM | Saturday to Sunday: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Price: Free
Warstone’s a graveyard, so of course it’s haunted! But it isn’t your ordinary graveyard; it’s got thousands upon thousands of buried bodies—and probably a ton of restless spirits too.
One of these spirits might be the infamous lady ghost, who is said to sit atop tombstones. There’s also the notorious white lady who supposedly wanders to every nook and cranny of Warstone like someone who’s lost her way.
Even if you don’t encounter these ladies, you’re still likely to experience an eerie encounter or four. You might see shadowy apparitions seemingly darting from one tombstone to another.
If you and your friends plan to camp here overnight, please note that there are no toilet facilities available, and the roads are narrow, so drive with care.
Pro Tip:
The best time to visit is on weekends, around sundown, when it’s already a bit dark. Then, the best spot for potential eerie encounters is by the tiered catacombs.
4. Birmingham Town Hall
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Website: https://www.thsh.co.uk/town-hall
Location: Victoria Square, B3 3DQ
Contact: +44 121 780 3333
Hours: Monday to Saturday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Sunday: Closed
Price: £ (No entrance fee; fees are only applicable during shows)
As one of the city’s oldest structures, Birmingham Town Hall is certainly steeped in history—and rumoured to be haunted.
The most notorious of these ghosts here are said to be two workers who were reportedly crushed by a collapsed pillar during the hall’s construction. Some have shared they’ve seen the two at the Great Hall once.
If I were to see one, I’d hope it’d be Charles Dickens—the literary legend himself. Rumour has it he once gave a reading of A Christmas Carol here, and that’s been known to return ever since.
Pro Tip:
If you’re ghost-hunting at Birmingham Town Hall, head straight to the main auditorium. It’s said to be the most haunted spot in the building.
5. The Alexandra Theatre
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Website: https://www.atgtickets.com/venues/the-alexandra-theatre-birmingham/
Location: Suffolk Street Queensway
Hours: Depending on show availability
Price: ££
The Alexandra Theatre is one of Birmingham’s historic theatres, known for its grand interior and classic shows. Some people say it’s haunted, especially in the upper balcony, where strange cold spots have been reported.
Several apparitions roam freely in the theatre, including that of Alexandra’s former manager, Leon Salberg. Visitors and staff have reported seeing a shadowy figure of a man in a tall hat. According to stories, he’s believed to be a former military man.
The theatre was redesigned in 1935 in the Art Deco style, which is when it acquired much of its grand interior flair that people love today.
Pro Tip:
Contact the staff at The Alexandra Theatre and inquire about the possibility of observing late-night rehearsals or gaining backstage access. Either gives you front-row seats, where paranormal activities are supposedly very common.
6. Birmingham City Council House
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Website: https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/
Location: Council House, Victoria Square
Contact: +44 121 303 1111
Hours: Monday to Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:15 PM | Friday and Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:15 PM
Price: Not generally open for public tours; accessible to the public during official business hours
Birmingham City Council House was built in the Victorian era. The Council House is a stunning example of classical revival architecture. Its construction began in 1874, and it officially opened in 1879.
It may appear relatively quiet and official from the outside, but various reports suggest there may be more going on within its historic walls.
One of the most famous tales involved a white lady who had been seen gliding up the main staircase, only to vanish midway without a trace. While there is no official record of her identity, her appearance has been noted in multiple accounts over the years.
Former employees have also described unexplained occurrences after hours, including creaking doors, flushing toilets, and lights turning on and off with no clear cause.
Pro Tip:
If you’ve got connections or know someone with access, try to arrange a tour of the Council House at night—or better yet, in the dead of night. That’s when the atmosphere turns eerily quiet and the spookiness cranks up to the spine-tingling levels.
7. Steelhouse Lane Police Station (West Midlands Police Museum)
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Website: https://museum.west-midlands.police.uk/
Location: The Lock-up, 40 Steelhouse Ln
Contact: +44 121 609 1700
Hours: Wednesday, Friday to Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Saturday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Monday to Tuesday, Thursday: Closed
Price: ££
Steelhouse Lane Police Station, now West Midlands Police Museum, has got that sinister foreboding vibe, like someone will jump out at you at any time and hurt you.
Actually, every spooky thing in Steelhouse seems aggressive, from loud footsteps to angry shouts echoing from empty cells. I’ve heard piercing screams sometimes permeate the barren corridors of this one-time prison.
I’m not surprised, though. Steelhouse Lane’s history as a former prison probably played a part in why there’s such an ominous, oppressive atmosphere here.
It wasn’t an ordinary jail either, as it housed some of Birmingham’s most hardened and notorious criminals many decades ago. Many have said that several inmates were killed in Steelhouse Lane, with some dying a violent death.
Pro Tip:
The West Midlands Police Museum organises ghost tours every now and then. Check out its website for a chance to join one.