The Smugglers Inn, Osmington Mills

The Smugglers Inn in Osmington Mills has a long history of ghostly activity. According to local lore, Pierre Latour and the Revenue man can still be seen plotting their smuggling antics in the chimney where they were once overheard. It's said that both men met an untimely end.

Buck Barrow, Crossways

Buck Barrow in Knighton Heath Wood, Crossways, has a name that suggests a mischievous reputation. This ancient burial mound is said to be haunted by goblins or other fairy folk. The barrow still stands today, a testament to the enduring legacy of Dorset's rich history. While there's no concrete evidence of goblin sightings, the name alone is enough to spark the imagination. Could it be that the locals once believed this spot was a hub of paranormal activity?

Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove

Durdle Door, a stunning natural limestone arch on Dorset's Jurassic Coast, is said to be haunted by the ghostly cries and screams of drowned servants. Legend has it that during the 17th century, a freak wave swept a group of servants to their deaths at this very spot. The incident is said to have occurred after the nearby Lulworth Castle caught fire and the servants, confused and disoriented, gathered at Durdle Door only to be engulfed by a massive wave. Locals claim that on certain evenings, the sound of their terrified screams can still be heard echoing through the area.

Conygar, Broadmayne

Conygar in Broadmayne, Dorset, is a house with a reputation for being haunted by multiple spirits. One of the most intriguing phenomena reported here is the sound of a harmonium playing in the empty games room. This eerie music is said to be the work of a ghostly entity, while others have seen a ghostly figure crouching beside a bedroom door. These strange occurrences have contributed to the house's haunted reputation.

Budkin Trees at West Hill, West Lulworth

Deep in the woods of West Hill, near the village of West Lulworth in Dorset, a peculiar sighting has been reported for years. A woman, her face etched with worry, has been seen walking the trees around Budkin Trees. Her hands are clasped together, wringing back and forth as if in distress. The location may have changed over time, but the image of this troubled soul remains.

Daggers Gate, West Lulworth

Daggers Gate in West Lulworth, Dorset, is a spot where the past seems to linger, quite literally. They say a witch who lived in these parts could transform into a hare, and it's her ghost that's been spotted here. Legend has it that in life, she enjoyed turning herself into a lepus, and it's this shape that her spirit is said to take. The gate itself gets its name from a rather gruesome tale of a farmer who was murdered by a woman using, you guessed it, a dagger.