Angmering Manor Hotel Hotel
High Street, Angmering, West Sussex BN16 4AG
3-star country house hotel
Angmering Manor Hotel harbours one of West Sussex's most poignant paranormal tales - the apparition of a young child frequently observed gazing from an upper attic window. This ethereal figure has captured the attention of countless witnesses over the years, appearing as a small silhouette framed against the glass, often during the twilight hours when shadows lengthen across the manor's ancient stonework. The child appears to be looking outward from the building, as though waiting or watching for someone who never arrives. Witnesses describe the figure as clearly that of a young person, though details remain frustratingly elusive due to the distance and the poor lighting conditions typical of such sightings. The apparition seems to favour certain windows in the upper levels of the building, particularly those facing the main approach to the manor, suggesting the spirit may be keeping vigil for a long-awaited return. Staff members and guests have reported the unsettling experience of glancing upward at the building, only to spot the small figure silhouetted against the window pane, watching the world below with what appears to be infinite patience. The sightings occur at all times of day but seem most frequent during periods of transition - dusk, dawn, and the changing of seasons - leading some to speculate that the spirit is somehow attuned to the natural rhythms of time and place.
Spirits: The Child in the Attic Window