Road between Hockley and parish church, Hockley

On misty nights in Hockley, Essex, a spine-tingling legend comes to life. The road between Hockley and the parish church is said to be haunted by a phantom dog, known as a Shuck. This ghostly canine is reported to appear on dark, misty nights, and those who claim to have seen it are said to face a dire fate - death before the end of the year. One witness, walking home on a dark night, fainted after a large black dog materialised by her side, only to disappear into thin air several minutes later. Thankfully, she survived, but the legend remains a chilling one.

Cap and Feathers Inn Inn, Tillingham

The Cap and Feathers Inn in Tillingham, Essex, is home to a rather unusual resident - a phantom known as Captain Cook. This ghostly inhabitant is said to roam the inn's premises, although little is known about the circumstances of his haunting. What makes Captain Cook's presence all the more intriguing is that he seems to have made the inn his home, with no reports of malicious activity or unexplained occurrences. It's almost as if he's a benign, spectral lodger.

Unknown Council Flat, Warley

In the Essex town of Warley, a most unsettling poltergeist incident took place in a council flat back in August 2006. A young couple, still reeling from the arrival of their newborn baby, were shocked to discover that their little one had been moved across the room by an invisible force. This bizarre event was not an isolated occurrence, as the child's mother had previously been grabbed and scratched by an unseen presence, while the father had received an electric shock.

The White Hart, Brentwood

The White Hart in Brentwood is home to a mischievous poltergeist known as George. This historic pub has seen its fair share of paranormal activity, particularly in the 1960s. Footsteps echo through the halls, and an invisible presence likes to tap people on the shoulder. But that's not all - George also has a fascination with the attic door, which he would open and close to the surprise of patrons and staff. The door was no easy feat to reach, either; it required standing on a table to access it.

The Swan. 123 High Street Hotel, Brentwood

The Swan in Brentwood, Essex, has a rather mischievous reputation thanks to a poltergeist that plagued its owners back in the 1960s. This troublesome spirit seemed to delight in turning water taps on and off, unlocking doors, and hiding household items. It wasnt just inanimate objects that felt its wrath - the poltergeist was also known to antagonise the pub's animals. Imagine being a customer or staff member at The Swan during that time, trying to enjoy a pint or get some work done while the taps keep turning on and off by themselves.

133 High Street, Brentwood

Imagine walking down Brentwood's bustling High Street when suddenly you feel a chill run down your spine. That's what residents and visitors have reported experiencing at number 133, a seemingly ordinary building that's home to a rather extraordinary presence. It's said that phantom laughter echoes through the halls, accompanied by inexplicable hot and cold spots that leave people feeling uneasy. Animals, too, have been known to react violently to something unseen, adding to the sense of unease that surrounds this property.