Uploaded June 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Built as a grand manor house in 1869, and sited in acres of countryside, the Norbreck was purchased by JH Shorrocks in the latter years of Queen Victoria's reign.
He initially used the house to entertain his friends and colleagues at lavish weekend parties and as word spread of his grandiose entertainments, so did the number of people calling themselves “friends and colleagues.” The astute Mr Shorrocks, not slow to seize an opportunity, started to take paying guests. In 1912, he took the plunge to form a public company, at the same time increasing the size of Manor House and naming it the Norbreck Hall Hydro.
In the early 30s, he added an elegant ballroom, swimming pool and solarium. The Hydro was patronised by the nobility and British upper classes. During the Second World War, the Hydro was used by the civil service. And in 1952, a refurbished hotel was opened. It included 400 rooms, five tennis courts, bowling green, ballroom and two cocktail bars. After being bought by Mrs Rose, it was purchased by Mr Farley, who changed the name to the Norbreck Castle.
During world war 2 it was used as government offices. Today, its said to be “very haunted”. Sounds of running and terrifying tortures screams can be heard here. Shadows are seen moving underneath doors and handles slowly turning on their own.
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Built as a grand manor house in 1869, and sited in acres of countryside, the Norbreck was purchased by JH Shorrocks in the latter years of Queen Victoria's reign.
He initially used the house to entertain his friends and colleagues at lavish weekend parties and as word spread of his grandiose entertainments, so did the number of people calling themselves “friends and colleagues.” The astute Mr Shorrocks, not slow to seize an opportunity, started to take paying guests. In 1912, he took the plunge to form a public company, at the same time increasing the size of Manor House and naming it the Norbreck Hall Hydro.
In the early 30s, he added an elegant ballroom, swimming pool and solarium. The Hydro was patronised by the nobility and British upper classes. During the Second World War, the Hydro was used by the civil service. And in 1952, a refurbished hotel was opened. It included 400 rooms, five tennis courts, bowling green, ballroom and two cocktail bars. After being bought by Mrs Rose, it was purchased by Mr Farley, who changed the name to the Norbreck Castle.
During world war 2 it was used as government offices. Today, its said to be “very haunted”. Sounds of running and terrifying tortures screams can be heard here. Shadows are seen moving underneath doors and handles slowly turning on their own.
#exploringwithfighters #haunted #blackpool #travel
