The Big, Philpots Camp

The Big in Philpots Camp, Dorset, is a spot where locals and visitors alike have reported encounters with a phantom black hound. This ghostly canine, also known as the Gytrack or Great-Upon-Little stone, has been a part of local folklore for centuries. Its presence is said to have kept people away from the area at night, with many claiming to have seen the apparition of a large black dog roaming the countryside. The hound's origins are shrouded in mystery, but its impact on the local community is well documented.

Church, Hampreston

Hampreston Church stands quietly in the Dorset countryside, its ancient stones bearing witness to centuries of history. But on certain nights, a strange phenomenon occurs - the windows of this rural church glow with an otherworldly light. Renowned ghost hunter Elliott O'Donnell noted this peculiar haunting, though he cautiously suggested that the glowing windows could simply be a reflection of the moon's gentle beam. Yet, the persistence of this eerie glow has led many to speculate about a more paranormal explanation.

Old Thatch Public House, Ferndown

In the quaint town of Ferndown, Dorset, stands the Old Thatch Public House, a venue steeped in history and paranormal activity. It is here that a phantom elderly lady has been seen, sitting in a rocking chair, exuding an aura of eeriness. This ghostly apparition is said to have caused quite a stir, particularly with one former landlord who was so frightened that he ran out of the building in fear. The identity of the rocking lady remains a mystery, but her presence is undeniable.

Bridge, Longham

Longham Bridge in Dorset is a spot where the ordinary and the unexplained seem to collide. On a quiet summer's morning, 04:30 hours on 29 July 2012, a driver travelling along the road was startled to see a grey horse and cart positioned to the side of the bridge as he overtook a slow-moving lorry. The image was clear enough for the driver to register it without a second thought - until he reached the bridge and the horse had vanished into thin air. It was as if the horse and cart had been there one moment, and gone the next.

Three hundred year old barn, Shaftesbury

In the quaint town of Shaftesbury, Dorset, there's a tale that has been passed down through the years about a rather unusual card game that took place in a three hundred year old barn on French Mill Lane. It's said that young folks would often gather here on Sundays to play cards, but one particular Sunday, their games were interrupted by a stranger who joined in for a couple of rounds. As he bent down to pick up a dropped card, the other players caught a glimpse of something that made their blood run cold - he had a cloven hoof. This unsettling encounter was enough to put an end to their Sunday card games for good.

Unnamed farmhouse, Holt

In the sleepy Dorset village of Holt, a reportedly abandoned farmhouse has been associated with a most unsettling phenomenon - a pair of eyes as large as basins. Alongside the more conventional disembodied footsteps, this eerie apparition has left a lasting impression on those brave enough to venture near. The farmhouse, possibly dating back to the Victorian era, has a reputation for being a hub of paranormal activity. Its isolated location and somewhat foreboding presence only add to the mystique surrounding this haunted site.