Wicken Fen, Wicken

Wicken Fen, a haven for wildlife and nature lovers, is also home to a most unsettling presence - the Shuck. This phantom canine, said to be calf-sized, roams the fen bringing death to all who are unfortunate enough to catch a glimpse of it. Locals and visitors alike have reported encountering this ghostly hound, which is steeped in local legend and folklore. Its appearances are shrouded in mystery, with no one certain when or where it will strike next.

Wicken Road, Wicken

Wicken Road, a rural stretch between the villages of Wicken and Deanshanger, has been the site of a baffling paranormal incident. In August 2016, a driver travelling along this winding road with high banks on either side reported slowing down as they approached a person walking their dog. The driver checked their rearview mirror as they braked, but upon looking ahead again, the figure had vanished into thin air. There were no side roads or paths nearby, leaving the driver perplexed.

General area, Upware

Upware village in Cambridge is home to a rather eerie legend. Locals have long whispered about a ghostly creature known as the Upware Hound that roams the lanes at night. This phantom hound is said to appear to travellers, its presence often felt but rarely seen. Some claim to have caught glimpses of it as it pads silently through the darkness. The Upware Hound is a type of ghostly dog known as a Shuck, a creature from English folklore often associated with omens and death.

Burwell House, Burwell

Burwell House in Cambridge is home to a rather curious and unexplained incident that took place around 2001. A guest attending a party at the house reported being shoved from behind by an unseen force. The guest had been standing with their back to a table, which was positioned against a wall, and claimed that only one other person was in the same room at the time, standing in front of them. This sudden and unexpected push left the guest bewildered and wondering if they had just experienced something truly paranormal.

Causeway House, Soham

Causeway House in Soham, Cambridge, is home to a rather intriguing ghost story. A guest staying at the house claimed to have spotted the phantom of an old lady dressed in a long black dress, standing stock still with her arms crossed, staring blankly into space. The apparition was said to match that of Mary Fordham, nee Pollard, who once lived at the house. What's fascinating about Mary's story is that she suffered from what we now recognise as catalepsy, a condition that could explain her ghostly pose.

Soham Lodge Motel, Soham

Soham Lodge Motel, a seemingly ordinary place to rest your head, has a rather unsettling reputation. It's Room 11 that's said to be the epicentre of paranormal activity, where staff have reported hearing mysterious voices echoing down empty corridors. Furniture has been known to move on its own, and a clock has been seen to 'jump' right off the wall. Guests who have stayed in Room 11 have complained of sleeping badly, as if some unseen presence is keeping them awake. The voices, in particular, have been described as unsettling, leaving many to wonder who's behind the strange occurrences.