THE STORY
Reported Haunting
The White Palm Tavern has served travelers for generations and is associated with reports of lingering spirits from its historic past. Guests have reported apparitions, phantom footsteps, and mysterious voices after closing.
The former Topton House Pub, now White Palm Tavern, was built around 1860. It’s haunted, locals say, by many ghosts, perhaps the favorite being Emma. The little girl has been seen playing in the dining room by staff and even by visitors, who have no idea she’s a ghost until they are told there are no children in the building. Emma has been heard laughing and whispering, and has even tripped people, so tread carefully! Another ghost here is a priest who hates Christmas decorations. He takes them down, tears them up and leaves them on the floor. A former gardener’s apparition has been seen as well, and a phantom rose scent may be connected to him.