German Soldier Ghosts Forest
Le Bourg road in Forest is said to be haunted by the ghostly apparition of German soldiers. A line of soldiers wearing grey uniforms are reportedly seen walking along this road, believed to be occupying forces from the Second World War. The eerie sighting has been reported by multiple witnesses, leaving many to wonder about the history behind this paranormal activity.
During World War II, the Channel Islands were occupied by German forces. The islands' strategic location made them an important target for the German military. Le Bourg, being a key location in Forest, would have been an area of significance for the occupying forces. The ghostly soldiers are thought to be a manifestation of the island's wartime past, with some believing that their presence is a lingering echo of the traumatic events that took place during the occupation.
The Channel Islands were occupied by German forces during WWII
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The Vanishing Soldier of St Helier
Broad Street, St Helier
Broad Street in St Helier has a reputation for being one of the most haunted places in the Channel Islands. It's here that a policeman reported seeing a soldier dressed in ceremonial uniform walking into a door of an empty property and then vanishing into thin air. This bizarre incident took place in the mid twentieth century and has left many questions unanswered. What was the soldier doing there? Was he a ghost or just a trick of the light? The fact that he seemed to disappear into a solid object has led many to believe that this was no ordinary sighting.
Geoffrey's Leap Ghost
Geoffroy's Leap, St Martin
Geoffroy's Leap, a rugged cliff on the island of St Martin, is said to be haunted by the ghost of a man named Geffroy. According to local legend, Geffroy was thrown off the cliff by a crowd for an unknown crime, but remarkably survived the fall and swam back to land. However, his reprieve was short-lived, as he voluntarily jumped off the cliff again, this time meeting a fatal end on the rocks below. It's said that his spirit now haunts the area, regretting his error and reliving the tragic events of his past.
St Helier Poltergeist Haunting
House along St James Street, St Helier
St James Street in St Helier has been home to many a residence over the years, but one house in particular has a reputation for being a hotbed of paranormal activity. In the 1970s, a widow and her daughter lived in this very house, only to be subjected to a series of inexplicable and terrifying events. Objects began to move on their own, flying across rooms with no apparent cause or explanation. The daughter, in particular, felt an intense cold presence in her bedroom, which left her feeling uneasy and frightened.
Ghostly Horse and Cart
De Garis house, St Saviour
The De Garis house in St Saviour, Jersey, is said to be haunted by the sounds of a horse and cart unloading stone. This eerie phenomenon has been reported by numerous people, although the exact date and time of these events are unknown. The house, which is no longer present, seems to have a lively history with another story claiming it's haunted by a sow and her piglets. It's intriguing to consider how these two seemingly unrelated tales might be connected, perhaps hinting at a more complex history surrounding the property.
Vengeful Widow of Castel
House known as Les Mourains, Castel
Les Mourains, a house in Castel, Channel Islands, is said to be haunted by the angry spirit of a woman who died shortly after giving birth to two sons. Her husband, who had promised not to remarry, broke his vow and shortly after his second marriage, his first wife began to make her presence known. The children's nanny reported seeing her, and the sound of her silk dress was heard along the corridors. The family tried to confine her to the drawing room, her favourite place to manifest, but she continued to make her presence felt.
Coffin Carriers of Castel
Moulin de Haut, Castel
Moulin de Haut in Castel is home to a spine-tingling spectacle that's said to foretell doom. Around Christmas, a phantom funeral procession is believed to appear, comprising coffin carriers marching silently through the lane. Locals claim that spotting this ghostly cort��ge brings bad luck or even death - a pretty chilling prospect for anyone unlucky enough to catch a glimpse. The eerie procession is thought to reoccur year after year, striking fear into the hearts of those who dwell nearby.
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Haunted hotels and accommodation near Le Bourg

Fox Connaught
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The Royal Victoria and Bull Hotel
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Hever Castle Bed and Breakfast
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