Priory Gate House, St Osyth

Priory Gate House in St Osyth seems like an unassuming place, but it's said to be haunted by the ghost of a middle-aged woman wearing a flowery hat. The story goes that in 1991, a young man driving along the road was startled to see the woman appear mysteriously in the back seat of his car. He was so shaken that he pulled over, and to his relief, the ghostly passenger vanished into thin air. But that's not the only reported sighting - a pedestrian in the area also claimed to have seen a strange, petite person who slowly faded away.

St Osyth's Priory, St Osyth

St Osyth's Priory, a place steeped in history and paranormal activity, is said to be haunted by a variety of ghostly entities. One of the most intriguing sightings is that of a pale monk, often referred to as the White Monk, who has been spotted walking around the premises at night, carrying a candle. This apparition, along with sightings of Saint Osyth herself and a procession of monks, has contributed to the priory's reputation as a hub of paranormal activity.

Field off Earls Hall Drive, St Osyth

St Osyth's peaceful village life was disrupted on 26 August 2012 when a rumour spread like wildfire that a lion was on the loose. Residents were told to stay indoors while people at a nearby caravan park were evacuated. The police had been presented with a grainy image of a cat in a field off Earls Hall Drive, which sparked the warning. Helicopters and armed officers searched the area but found nothing. It was later discovered that the 'lion' in question was probably just Teddy Bear, a large domestic cat belonging to a local resident, who was known to bask in the sun in that very field.

Near Jay's Green. Cottage on a hill., Little Baddow

In the quaint village of Little Baddow, nestled in the heart of Essex, stands a small cottage on a hill near Jay's Green. It's here that a rather unusual haunting has been reported. The cottage, once home to a family, was plagued by the sound of bodiless footsteps echoing around the building every evening at precisely 21:00. The regular timing of these ghostly footsteps suggests a strong routine or ritual, but what could be behind this strange phenomenon?

Amusement arcade, St Osyth

In the quaint seaside town of St Osyth, Essex, a rather bizarre and intriguing poltergeist phenomenon was reported at the local Power Up amusement arcade back in 1966. Machines within the arcade were said to spring to life of their own accord, even though they were unplugged. It wasnt just the electronic equipment that was affected, ashtrays would also be found piled up in a strange and unexplained manner. One particularly unsettling incident involved a witness who, while in the toilet, heard someone trying to enter their cubicle - only to find no one was there when they opened the door.

Never Say Die Public House, Jaywick

The Never Say Die Public House in Jaywick is said to be haunted by the ghost of a former landlady, who appears as a grey lady. This eerie presence has been reported by numerous people, and the pub has even used it as a promotional tool to attract visitors. The haunting manifestation is shrouded in mystery, with no specific details about the circumstances of her death or when the sightings began.