Railway tunnel, Bincombe

Deep in the Dorset countryside, Bincombe Railway Tunnel has been the site of a bizarre and unexplained incident. In the summer of 1991, two train drivers reported hitting a shadowy figure while passing through the tunnel. The drivers were shaken but fortunately, no physical evidence of an accident was found. Police investigated the scene but were unable to determine what had happened. The incident remains a mystery to this day.

Ridgeway Hill, Weymouth

Ridgeway Hill in Weymouth is a site steeped in dark history. In July 2009, self-proclaimed psychics were quick to sound the alarm when 51 bodies were unearthed, believed to be Viking warriors brutally executed by Saxons in the tenth century. They predicted this grim discovery would stir up paranormal activity, and many think it has. The site was earmarked for the 2012 Olympics sailing centre, but some say the restless spirits of those Viking warriors still linger.

All over the area, Weymouth

Weymouth, a charming seaside town in Dorset, has been the site of a bizarre and unexplained phenomenon - a rain of small snail shells. In the early seventeenth century, residents and visitors alike were amazed to find coloured snail carapaces gathering in their hats as they walked through the streets. The sudden and inexplicable appearance of these tiny shells caused quite a stir, leaving many to wonder about the cause of this strange occurrence.

Unknown House, Preston

In a quiet corner of Preston, Dorset, a mysterious event took place in a house that was home to a man with a secret. He was the owner of a smuggling ship, and one fateful night, he was awoken by a bright light and a disembodied voice that delivered devastating news - his ship and crew had been lost at sea. The voice was insistent and clear, leaving the man shaken and confused. A few days later, the grim reality of the voice's words became apparent, and the man was left to grapple with the consequences of the tragedy.

Spice Ship Public House, Weymouth

The Spice Ship Public House in Weymouth, Dorset, is home to a mischievous poltergeist known as the Portuguese Sailor. This ghostly entity has been blamed for a string of unexplained occurrences, including phantom footsteps, setting off alarms, and even pulling one landlord from his bed. The spirit is thought to be that of a sailor who met a tragic end in the 1870s, either by jumping or being thrown from an upper window. His presence has been felt by numerous people over the years, creating a general atmosphere of unease and unpredictability.

Pool of water off the A354 near Winterborne Monkton, Winterborne Monkton

Off the A354 near Winterborne Monkton lies a pool of water with a dark history. A tragic accident resulted in a coach, its passengers, and a team of horses drowning in this very spot. Locals claim that this horrific event periodically reoccurs, with some reporting sightings of the phantom coach and horses. The eerie atmosphere of this rural location only adds to the sense of foreboding that pervades this haunted site.