The Devil's Ditch: defensive earthwork that ends close to Reach, Reach

The Devil's Ditch, a ancient defensive earthwork that stretches across the Cambridgeshire countryside, is said to be one of the hauntings grounds of the infamous Black Shuck. This eerie landscape, which cuts a path through the rolling hills and farmland near the village of Reach, has been associated with the legendary creature for generations. Those who claim to have seen the Black Shuck, a phantom dog said to roam the area, are often met with a dire warning: within two months, they will succumb to madness, or within a year, they will meet their demise.

River Cam close to Stourbridge Common, Cambridge

The River Cam, a tranquil waterway that winds its way through the historic city of Cambridge, has been the site of a bizarre and terrifying encounter. In 1276, a group of fishers claimed to have spotted a monstrous creature with a goat's head and eyes that shone like fire. The creature was said to have plunged itself under the ice, causing a commotion and sending the fishers fleeing in fear. This strange encounter has been documented in 'The Doome Warning All Men to the Judgemente', a historical text that provides a fascinating glimpse into the paranormal history of the region.

Cottage on the edge of the fen, Ramsey

In the quaint village of Ramsey, nestled on the edge of the fen, a small cottage was once the epicentre of a mysterious and terrifying haunting. It was 1897 and a young girl lay on her deathbed within the cottage walls. What started as a series of thunderous knocks, which plagued the household, soon escalated into a full-blown poltergeist activity. The knocking was relentless, persisting even when visitors stood watch over the property, ruling out any potential human involvement. The atmosphere was tense, and to add to the fear, something was seen at a window, although no one could describe it with any degree of certainty.

Newmarket Road, Cambridge

Newmarket Road in Cambridge is where a bizarre sighting has been reported - a large, furry, penguin-like creature. This strange being has been spotted waddling along the road, leaving onlookers perplexed. The creature was first seen at Merton Hall, but more recent sightings have occurred on Newmarket Road. A local paranormal group investigating the case proposed an intriguing theory - that the creature might be the ghost of a doctor clad in a cloak and wearing a beak-like mask, which was a protective measure against the plague.

Old Abbey House, Barnwell

Old Abbey House in Barnwell is home to a rather intriguing presence - a grey misty ghost believed to be that of a nun. Legend has it that during her lifetime, this nun would secretly visit the house to meet her lover. The atmosphere is certainly charged with a sense of longing and perhaps even a hint of scandal. Although the nun's appearances are characterised by a slow, drifting movement, there's also a more turbulent side to this haunting. In 1959, a brief but intense poltergeist outbreak occurred, marked by the violent removal of bedcovers.

Cambridge Airport, Cambridge

Cambridge Airport, a hub of aviation activity during World War II, is said to be haunted by the ghost of a Second World War pilot. Several buildings on the site have reported sightings of phantom pilots dressed in their flying gear or RAF uniforms. It's as if they're still patrolling the skies, even though their aircraft are long gone. Footsteps echo through empty areas, and there's even a story of ghostly singing drifting through the corridors.