Deep in the heart of Newton's historic centre, the Old Smuggler's Inn stands as a testament to the town's rich past. It's here, within the ancient walls of this 18th-century coaching inn, that the spirit of a woman, known only as the Blue Woman, is said to reside. Thought to be the ghost of a woman who met a tragic end within the inn's very walls, her presence has been felt by many over the years. The story goes that she was robbed and brutally murdered, her spirit unable to rest.

Dating back to the 18th century, the Old Smuggler's Inn has seen its fair share of history. It's believed that the Blue Woman's untimely death occurred during this time, a period marked by both prosperity and lawlessness. The inn, with its labyrinthine corridors and cellars, including the infamous Coombe Cellars, has long been a site of paranormal interest. While details of her life and death remain shrouded in mystery, the Blue Woman's ghostly apparition has been witnessed by numerous individuals since her spirit was first reported in 1972.