Area near the old railway station, Launceston

Launceston, a charming town in Cornwall, is home to a rather unusual ghostly phenomenon. The area near the old railway station, where the tracks have long since been removed, is said to be haunted by the phantom sounds of a long goods train. Several people have reported hearing the eerie sounds of a train passing through, despite there being no physical railway line present. The experience is said to be quite unsettling, with the sound of the train seemingly appearing out of nowhere.

Dockacre House, Launceston

Dockacre House in Launceston is home to a rather unusual ghostly presence. Nicholas Herle, the former owner, is said to play his flute before a death occurs in the household. This eerie melody is often accompanied by his visible appearance, which is considered less threatening to those who witness it. Nicholas's wife, who tragically starved herself to death, also makes appearances. It's said that her presence is part of the reoccurring events that take place before an owner's passing.

Cross House Hotel, Padstow

Deep in the heart of Padstow, the Cross House Hotel stands as a hub of paranormal activity. Guests and staff have reported strange occurrences, including snoring sounds emanating from an empty bed. It is not uncommon for people to hear footsteps and bangs coming from rooms that are vacant, especially during the late hours of the night. These unexplained events have left many wondering if the hotel is indeed haunted by a mischievous spirit.

St Mary Magdalene Churchyard, Launceston

St Mary Magdalene Churchyard in Launceston, Cornwall, is said to be haunted by a ghoul-like creature known as Kergrim. This plot of land has a long history of paranormal activity, with locals claiming to have seen the creature roaming the graveyard. But that's not all - the churchyard is also home to a rather unusual local myth. During the last three days of May, people from the area would visit the grave of the most recently deceased person of the opposite sex to collect dew, which they believed would cure a stiff neck.

Oak tree at Trebursye, Launceston

Deep in the Cornish countryside, near the town of Launceston, stands an ancient oak tree at Trebursye, a spot shrouded in a centuries-old tragedy. A young woman, overcome with joy, danced on the branches of this very tree, but her merriment was short-lived. She fell to her death, and it's said that her spirit, unable to rest, returned to continue the dance she had so cruelly interrupted. Locals, understandably unsettled by her ghostly waltz, especially as it often startled horses and passersby, took action. They called upon the vicar of Launceston to intervene, to lay the phantom and bring peace back to the area.

Village bridge, Yeolmbridge

Yeolmbridge Village Bridge in Cornwall is said to be haunted by the Wild Hunt, a legendary procession of ghostly hunters. A local man once had a terrifying encounter with the Wild Hunt when he crossed the bridge as they were coming the other way. He was warned that if he ever passed that way again, he would die. For many years he avoided the area, but his fate eventually caught up with him when he accepted a lift from a stranger who crossed the bridge. He was found dead soon after, leaving behind a chilling tale of the Wild Hunt's deadly warning.