Hart Village?, Hartlepool

Deep in Hart Village, a handful of scholars believe they've uncovered a piece of legendary history. The Danish built hall found by archaeologists is thought to be Heorot, the famous mead hall from the epic poem Beowulf. It's said that the hero Beowulf defended this very hall from the monster Grendel's ferocious attacks. While there's no concrete evidence of paranormal activity, the site's rich history and mythological connections make it a fascinating spot for anyone interested in the supernatural and ancient legends.

Thornley Workingmen's Club, Thornley

Thornley Workingmen's Club in Durham is home to a ghostly presence known as 'Salty'. Staff and visitors have reported strange occurrences, including sightings of a cloudy figure. One person working in the upper part of the building reported seeing the figure emerge from a dressing room only to vanish near them. It's said that Salty likes to make its presence known, leaving witnesses with a lasting impression.

Unidentified cottage, Shotton Colliery

In the small village of Shotton Colliery, County Durham, a miner named Lamb and his family moved into a cottage, only to be faced with a series of strange occurrences. Every night, something would rattle and shake the front door, leading them to initially suspect a practical joker. However, after a night of snow, when the door was opened, no footsteps could be seen, leaving the family puzzled. It was Lamb's son who spotted a shadowy figure outside the cottage one night, which reportedly had glowing red eyes.

Road which now runs through Bracken Hill Business Park, Shotton Colliery

In the sleepy town of Shotton Colliery, nestled in County Durham, there's a stretch of road that runs through Bracken Hill Business Park, where a rather bizarre and intriguing haunting has been reported. Back in the early 1970s, two witnesses were driving along this minor road when they spotted a man and a woman walking towards them, bathed in a white glow, as if illuminated by an oncoming car's headlights. The road being narrow, the driver slowed down to a safe speed, but as the car drew level to the couple, they suddenly vanished into thin air. The man's attire was notably vintage, sporting a 1930s-style trench coat, while the woman wore a more ordinary winter coat.

Area around the Old Rectory, Durham

In the quaint town of Durham, near the Old Rectory, a spine-tingling encounter took place in the late nineteenth century. A postman, going about his daily rounds, caught sight of a ghostly shrouded child as he walked past the graveyard. Panicked, he took off in a sprint, the phantom hot on his heels. He dashed into his home, barricading himself and his wife in their bedroom. The sounds of the ghost smashing up the room next door must have been terrifying, and the couple seized the opportunity to make a run for it. They were lucky to have had a local wise woman on hand, who managed to calm the spirit and convince it to return to its grave.

Three bedroom council house, Peterlee

On Basingstoke Road in Peterlee, a seemingly ordinary council house became the centre of paranormal attention in December 2007. The owners, convinced their home was haunted, sought help from a medium who claimed to have made contact with a poltergeist named Peter. According to the medium, Peter had a sinister intention - he wanted to take over the family's young daughter. The case drew significant attention, not just from local residents but also from the council, who faced criticism for agreeing to cover 50% of the exorcism costs.