Crowsley Park House, Binfield Heath

Crowsley Park House in Binfield Heath is a place where the ordinary and the paranormal collide. This BBC-owned property made headlines back in 1987 not for its ghostly activity but for a rather more mundane reason - four people were charged with breaking in. However, it was the reason behind their trespassing that hints at the house's eerie reputation. Apparently they'd heard tales of rooms glowing in the dark and, more intriguingly, phantom women in white roaming the grounds.

Roebuck Hotel, Reading

The Roebuck Hotel in Reading, Berkshire, is home to a rather mischievous ghost. Guests and staff have reported hearing pacing footsteps, which can be quite unsettling, especially in the middle of the night. The ghostly presence also likes to knock on doors and open locked windows, much to the annoyance of the owners. It's not clear what the ghost wants, but it's certainly making its presence known.

Tall Trees house, Ascot

Tall Trees house in Ascot is said to be haunted by the ghost of Admiral Sullivan. This Berkshire mansion has a reputation for paranormal activity, with a local legend claiming that the admiral can be seen looking out from the window of his old library. Although there are no recorded witness accounts to support this sighting, the story has become an integral part of the house's haunted history. The admiral's presence is thought to be a benign one, with no reports of malicious activity or disturbances.

Want's Cottage, Clewer

Want's Cottage in Clewer, Berkshire, was once the epicentre of a bizarre and unexplained phenomenon. In 1841, a series of unidentified knocking sounds plagued the house, leaving residents and visitors alike scratching their heads. A policeman, locals, and even a scientist were called to the scene, but despite their best efforts, they were unable to track down the source of the noise. The knocking persisted, even after the furnishings were removed and the flooring was dug up, as if the house itself was trying to communicate with its occupants.

Elm Park football ground, Reading

Elm Park football ground in Reading, Berkshire, is home to a rather unusual ghost story. The spirit of Miss Effie, a hamster that was once owned by a former employee of Reading FC, is said to haunt the goal line of the stadium. According to reports, the hamster's owner buried it on the pitch in 1996, and since then, the team's fortunes have changed dramatically. The owner claimed that Miss Effie's spirit had a positive impact on the team, helping them avoid relegation that season.

Prospect Street, Reading

Prospect Street in Reading is home to a rather intriguing haunting. A ghost of a six year old girl, affectionately known as Jill, has been reported to roam the area. The circumstances surrounding her presence are quite remarkable. Apparently, Jill's spirit was due to be exorcised at one point, but the owners of the house had a change of heart and called the event off. It's not hard to imagine the reasons behind this sudden change of plans - after all, who can resist the charm of a young girl's ghost?