Road from Glossop, Longdendale Valley

Deep in the Longdendale Valley, a strange encounter took place back in 1950. Mr John Davies was riding his motorbike along the winding road from Glossop when he suddenly had to stop to let a gigantic, slug-like creature cross his path. He described the beast as being comparable to a whale in size, which must have been a truly terrifying sight. It's little wonder that this bizarre incident has become a lasting part of local folklore.

Manifold Valley, Tunstead

Deep in the heart of Derbyshire's picturesque Manifold Valley, a chilling spectacle unfolds on nights when the full moon casts its silvery glow. A majestic white horse, its coat glistening in the moonlight, gallops across the valley with a rider - but not just any rider. This phantom figure is beheaded, sparking both fascination and terror in those who claim to have witnessed the apparition. The legend of the Headless Rider has been etched into local folklore, with tales of a peddler or a soldier, each with their own story of how they met their untimely demise.

Butterley Station railway museum, Ripley

Butterley Station railway museum in Ripley, Derbyshire, is home to a rather unusual resident. On May 6, 1991, a visitor to the museum reported seeing a dark-haired man dressed in green clothing that looked like it was from the First World War. The entity was spotted sitting in an old box coach, which is mainly used for storage due to its bad condition. What's interesting is that other people have complained of a strange atmosphere in the car, suggesting that this might not be an isolated incident.

Cottage, Marehay

In the sleepy village of Marehay, nestled in the heart of Derbyshire, a most unsettling poltergeist activity took place in a quaint cottage. It was here that Mr and Mrs Wilding, while caring for their 12-year-old granddaughter, experienced a terrifying series of events. One evening, as they settled into bed, the mattress was suddenly lifted into the air, only to crash back down to the ground. This was just the beginning of a relentless barrage of paranormal activity that would leave the family shaken.

Car park by the Mill House Public House, Belper

The Mill House Public House in Belper is home to a rather eerie sighting. On a chilly March evening in 2014, around 17:30h, a man dressed in old-fashioned black clothing, complete with a cloak and hat, was spotted standing by the fence of the car park. The mysterious figure had the bottom half of his face covered by a scarf, adding to the enigma. The car park, often used by patrons of the pub, seems an unlikely place for such a ghostly apparition, yet that's exactly what was seen.

Heage House, Heage

Heage House in Derbyshire has a dark history tied to its former occupant, George Pole, an evil man known for brutally beating his wife until she slowly wasted away. Some accounts suggest she may have taken her own life. Despite building the local church in an attempt to atone for his sins, Pole's malevolent spirit persisted, manifesting in various forms including a foal and a large crow. His ghostly apparitions were seen multiple times before finally being laid to rest by a Parson.