Ship Inn Inn, Exeter

The Ship Inn in Exeter's Martin's Lane has a long history of paranormal activity centred around the ghost of Sir Francis Drake. Legend has it that the inn once banned Drake from entering due to his unruly behaviour when drunk. This might explain why his spirit is said to haunt the premises, perhaps seeking redemption or revenge. Guests and staff have reported strange occurrences, from unexplained noises to sightings of the famous explorer himself.

Mount Pleasant Inn Inn, Dawlish Warren

The Mount Pleasant Inn in Dawlish Warren is home to a mischievous poltergeist known as the Jar Thrower. This troublesome spirit was active in the twentieth century and had a penchant for throwing food stuffs and keys around, making its presence known to guests and staff alike. It seems the poltergeist didn't want to feel neglected, and its antics were a way of getting attention. The inn's history and layout may have contributed to the poltergeist's behaviour, but one thing is certain - the Jar Thrower is a force to be reckoned with.

Backenhayes Farm, Exmouth

Backenhayes Farm in Exmouth is home to one of the most intriguing and bizarre paranormal events in English history - the Devil's Footprints. On the night of 8-9 February 1855, after a light snowfall, strange hoof-like tracks appeared on the roof and second-floor window of the farmhouse, stretching for over 100 miles across Devon. These mysterious footprints were attributed to the devil himself, leaving locals bewildered and frightened. The incident has become a legendary part of Devon folklore, with many trying to explain the unexplained phenomenon.

Belmont House, Exmouth

Belmont House in Exmouth, Devon, is said to be haunted by the ghost of a young boy named Fontelautus, the two-year-old son of Rev Jonas. According to reports, two weeks before Fontelautus's death, the cook claimed to have seen a headless child drift through the kitchen and vanish into thin air. This unsettling sighting was followed by a series of eerie events, including the child's nurse, sister, and others hearing his cries coming from the nursery. The disturbance was so great that Fontelautus's grave was actually dug up to verify that he was really dead.

Town end of St Andrews Road, Exmouth

St Andrews Road in Exmouth can be a pretty ordinary place, but locals and visitors have reported some strange goings-on at the town end of this quiet street. It's thought that this area was once home to a stables or old coaching house, and it's here that people have heard the unsettling sounds of horse hooves, whinnying, and even soft talking. These unexplained noises have been reported over several years, from 2007 to 2009, leaving many to wonder if the ghosts of horses past are still making their presence known.

Blackmore Theatre, Exmouth

The Blackmore Theatre in Exmouth, Devon, is a hub for performing arts, but on one Saturday morning in 1998, it was the site of a rather unusual occurrence. A member of staff, working alone at the theatre, was startled to hear the distant sound of audience laughter coming from the auditorium. What's intriguing is that this strange event happened not once, but twice during the staff member's time at the theatre. The laughter was apparently audible, yet there was no one around to have caused it.