Where to find us
Sunday the 22nd Feb 2026
The Old School rooms Middleton, M24 6UN
Saturday 11th April 2026
The Olde Boar's Head, Long Street, Middleton, M26 6UE
Saturday 17 Oct 2026
The Olde Boar's Head, Long Street, Middleton, M26 6UE
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The Olde Boar's Head
The Olde Boar's Head is said to be haunted by three ghosts. This historic pub, dating back to the late 16th century, offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Visitors praise the friendly and attentive staff, as well as the tasty and filling food. The menu features generous portions, with a carvery and a variety of options to choose from. The pub also has a function room available for hire, a beer garden, and well-kept grounds. It's a popular spot for family pub lunches, birthday parties, and other events.
The Old School Rooms at Edgar Wood, Long Street
Whatever your event, from company conference to birthday party or especially your wedding, our experienced and friendly team (who also bring you The Old Grammar School in Middleton) will go to the ends of the earth to make it as perfect as possible.
Our brand new 5 star catering kitchen and fantastic catering team, can deliver everything from traditional cold buffets, Hog Roasts or BBQs, to full five course Silver Service banquets, and everything in between.
Haunted Middleton
- The Ring O' Bells (Oldest Pub): Considered one of the most haunted spots in the area, it is linked to a 17th-century massacre where Royalist soldiers were killed by Parliamentarian (Roundhead) troops.
- "Edward" the Cavalier: A ghost in royalist attire is often spotted.
- Poltergeist Activity: Punters and staff have reported glasses sliding on the bar, cold spots in upstairs rooms, and loud, unexplained footsteps.
- The Tunnel: A legendary, undiscovered underground tunnel is said to connect the pub to the nearby parish church.
- St. Leonard's Church: A 12th-century church with several reported apparitions.
- The Clergyman: A tall, thin man in a surplice often seen vanishing behind a pillar during services.
- The Lady in White: A female figure spotted near the Langley Chapel.
- Churchyard Spirits: Sightings of a woman's face in the wall and a policeman with an Alsatian dog.
- Tonge Hall: A Tudor mansion with reports of a crying child in the cellars, "cold spots," and a ghostly figure named William identified via a Ouija board.
- Greengate Brewery: Documented as highly active by paranormal investigators.
- Lorton Close (Langley): A 1968 case involving intense poltergeist activity, including flying furniture and shifting shadows.
