Skies above Basingstoke Road, Reading

On a spring evening in 2006, three teenagers were out walking on Basingstoke Road in Reading when they spotted something strange in the skies. A red glowing orb, which came to be known as the Red Ball, was seen flying overhead, leaving the witnesses puzzled. The encounter took place on 14 April 2006 and was reported as a UFO sighting. The fact that there were multiple witnesses adds credibility to the account, and it remains one of the more intriguing sightings in the area.

Common, Mortimer

Mortimer Common in Berkshire is said to be haunted by a phantom army that appeared back in 1778. This eerie sighting was reported to have vanished when approached, leaving many to wonder what on earth it was all about. The common land has been a gathering place for locals for centuries, but on that particular occasion, it played host to a rather unusual and unexplained event.

Road between village and Hinton, Tape Lane , Hurst

Tape Lane in Hurst, Berkshire, is home to a rather eerie and intriguing ghost story. This lane has witnessed a number of unexplained occurrences over the years, but one of the most bizarre and enduring is that of the Molly Tape ghost. The story goes that a young woman, heartbroken after a disastrous romantic engagement with a local farmer, took her own life by hanging herself from a tree in the lane. It's said that she appeared to locals and travellers alike, drifting down the road, clad in very little, and this apparition became known as the Molly Tape ghost.

Arbourfield Hall, Arbourfield

Arbourfield Hall, a once grand estate in Berkshire, now lies in ruin, but its grounds are said to be haunted by the restless spirit of a woman. Her story is one of heartbreak and tragedy. The hall's owner, it seems, had jilted her, leaving her with no choice but to take her own life. According to local legend, she met her demise under a nearby oak or yew tree, where she slit her own throat in a desperate cry for help. This sorrowful event has left an indelible mark on the site, and many claim to have seen her ghostly apparition wandering the grounds.

Skies around Woodley Aerodrome, Woodley

The skies around Woodley Aerodrome are said to be home to a ghostly apparition - a light aircraft that materialises on foggy nights. This eerie sighting has been reported by numerous individuals over the years, leaving many to wonder about the story behind this phantom plane. The aerodrome itself has a history dating back to the early days of aviation, but it was closed in 1959, leaving behind a legacy of memories and, apparently, a lingering presence.

Road along Sandford Mill, Woodley

Along the quiet stretch of Sandford Mill Road in Woodley, Berkshire, a strange and poignant phenomenon has been observed. A glowing light has been seen drifting across the road and floating into the trees. This eerie apparition is said to belong to a long-dead father, forever searching for his daughter who tragically drowned in the nearby lake. The site, now a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), seems to hold a deep and abiding sorrow, one that transcends the boundaries between life and death.