Old rail track between Goldmire Junction and Millwood Junction, Dalton in Furness

Out in the countryside of Cumbria, where the old railway lines once hummed with activity, there's a spot that's said to be haunted by the sound of a roaring train. It's on the abandoned track between Goldmire Junction and Millwood Junction, near Dalton in Furness. Some folks claim to have heard the sudden rumble of an engine and felt the rush of wind as if a train were whizzing by - but there's no train in sight. It's as if the ghost of a locomotive is making its presence known.

Furness Abbey, Dalton in Furness

Furness Abbey, a majestic ruin in Cumbria, is said to be haunted by the ghost of a monk. In 2005, a ghostly figure clad in robes was spotted walking towards the gatehouse before vanishing into a wall. This eerie apparition has been seen by multiple witnesses, leaving many to wonder about the history behind this spectral monk. Some claim the monk sometimes appears on horseback, adding to the mystique of this haunting. The site is also said to be haunted by a white woman, but the monk remains the most intriguing and documented of the abbey's ghostly residents.

BAE shipyard, Barrow

Deep in the heart of Barrow's industrial landscape, a sense of unease settles over the BAE shipyard. It's here that a former worker is said to have made his presence known, long after his passing. The year was 2005, and strange occurrences began to plague employees. A shadowy figure would appear, loud bangs would echo through the yard, and a crane would mysteriously spring to life, operating as if controlled by an invisible hand. Many believed this ghostly activity was connected to a worker who had tragically taken his own life on the premises.

in, Barrow

In the sleepy town of Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, a most peculiar and intriguing poltergeist case unfolded in December 1930. The Flying Kettle haunting, as it came to be known, took place at a residence in Roosecote, where Stationmaster J Jackson and his family had the misfortune of experiencing a series of bizarre and unexplained events. It started with the destruction of crockery, which was soon followed by the astonishing sight of a kettle flying through the air and a tea-table levitating. These strange occurrences were apparently too much for the Jackson family, who ultimately decided to vacate the premises.

In, Barrow

Clive Street in Barrow can be a pretty ordinary place, but on one dark and rainy night it became the setting for a truly bizarre incident. A driver and his daughter were making their way along the street when they spotted a man crossing the road in a diagonal path from left to right. As the driver slowed down to let him cross, the figure simply vanished into thin air. The driver's daughter was quick to react, yelling 'Stop the car, dad, that man just disappeared'. The driver pulled over and got out of the car, but there was no sign of the man anywhere.

Former Nunnery, Kirkoswald

The former nunnery in Kirkoswald, Cumbria, is said to be haunted by the gentle footsteps of the nuns who once called this place home. These soft footfalls have been reported by numerous people over the years, and are often described as a soothing presence. It's as if the nuns are still going about their daily routines, unaware of the passing of time. The atmosphere of the nunnery is peaceful, and the sound of these footsteps only adds to the sense of serenity.