Elvaston Castle, Elvaston

Elvaston Castle, a grand 18th-century estate nestled in the Derbyshire countryside, is home to a multitude of paranormal sightings. The ghostly apparition of a white lady, believed to be Maria, the former wife of the 4th Earl of Harrington, has been spotted wandering the grounds or gazing from a window. She's often accompanied by a pale dog, adding to the mystique of this eerie encounter. But Maria's not the only spectre said to haunt Elvaston Castle; a grey woman and a man in ragged clothing have also been seen, with the latter vanishing into thin air in 2010.

Alvaston Lane, Elvaston

Alvaston Lane in Elvaston, Derbyshire, is a spot where the ordinary and the paranormal seem to intersect. It was here, on a summer's night in 1989, that a witness reported hearing the unmistakable sounds of horses and rattling riding equipment. The eerie noises were audible around 01:00h, but despite an eager search, nothing was visible to the witness. The only other indication of something unusual was a sudden gust of wind, as if the ghostly creatures had quickly passed by.

The Malt Shovel, Shardlow

The Malt Shovel in Shardlow has a rather curious reputation for being haunted by an invisible entity known as the Invisible Pusher. Workers renovating the property in the twentieth century reported some very strange occurrences - they claimed to have been pushed, nipped, and poked by an unseen force. It's not clear what might have triggered this unusual activity, but it seems the workers were genuinely spooked by the experience.

The Lady in Grey Public House, Shardlow

The Lady in Grey Public House in Shardlow is home to a rather intriguing ghost. This Derbyshire pub has been haunted by the spirit of a lady in Victorian clothes for many years. She has been seen or felt pushing past people in the pub, seemingly going about her business without a care in the world. One businessman who stayed at the pub back in the mid 1960s reported watching a phantom lady enter his room just before dawn. When he mentioned this to the landlord, he was simply told 'Why do you think this place is called The Lady in Grey?!' It seems the lady's presence is no secret to the locals.

Etches Park Rail Depot, Derby

Etches Park Rail Depot in Derby has a reputation for being home to a rather unsettling presence. A certain Class 222 train, which has been involved in several incidents resulting in fatalities, is said to be haunted by a shadowy figure that roams the empty carriages. Workers at the depot have reported strange occurrences, including sightings of this ghostly apparition moving around on board the train, leaving many to wonder if the train's dark history is to blame for these paranormal happenings.

Gallows' Clough, Mottram

Gallows' Clough in Mottram, Derbyshire, is a spot that locals have long avoided, even in daylight. The reason for this unease is rooted in the area's grim past as a site of execution. It's said that the spirits of all the men hanged here make their presence known, resulting in a haunting that has become the stuff of local legend. The exact date of these hangings is unclear, but it's believed to be sometime in the nineteenth century. The area's dark history has led to numerous reports of paranormal activity, with many claiming to have experienced strange occurrences when near Gallows' Clough.