Have you visited Woodlock House, and did you have an experience you could not explain? Click “Add Your Experience” and share your story.
This fine property (also known as Portlaw House) was built in 1864 as a private residence for George Pim Malcolmson and his wife Emily Maud. In accordance with Emily’s wishes, on her death, the property was bequeathed to the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Cluny who established a convent and nursing home. The property was later acquired by a private company who continued to provide care services to the elderly, but the cost of operating and maintaining such a property to the standard that was required ultimately led to its closure in 2011.
The property was acquired by a publishing house in 2014, and after extensive restoration and refurbishment works, Woodlock House is now a plush corporate space.
But why is the property listed here?
I have seen vague references to the property being haunted and am adding it as a “Rumour” in the hope that someone will shed more light on this. When in use as a nursing home, I read that staff would sometimes report hearing the sound of a baby crying, even though the care they provided was for the elderly. Nevertheless, they would search for the child but never find it. It was also said that doors would open and close by themselves and there would be sudden changes in temperature too.
If you have a more detailed account of an experience here, please hit “Add Your Experience” and share it. In addition, if you work in the building as it is now and you have encountered something, I want to hear from you too.
If any users have shared their own paranormal experiences of Woodlock House, these will be shared here. To add your own, click “Add Your Experience” below.
All experiences are, of course, open to interpretation. While entries are reviewed before publication to ensure they are relevant to the focus of this website, specific details cannot always be verified. I reserve the right to decline submissions or to redact sensitive information where necessary.
Woodlock House is either closed or it may be a private or inaccessible property.
Sometimes, reports of alleged hauntings are too vague to include without question. A site user – or another source – may have referenced paranormal activity at this location, but so far I’ve been unable to verify it. If you have additional information, you can suggest an amendment here.
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