The Star Public House, Ingatestone

The Star Public House in Ingatestone, Essex, has a notorious reputation for paranormal activity, particularly a poltergeist that was reported back in 1956. Two sisters had booked a room for the night but didnt stay long after checking in. They claimed the lights in their room were turning on and off by themselves, and what really freaked them out was the door that just kept opening and closing on its own. It was an unsettling experience that led them to quickly pay their bill and leave.

Road in the area, Aveley

Aveley, a small town in Essex, was the scene of a bizarre and unexplained event on 27 October 1974. A family of four, driving home, were abducted by a blue UFO. The occupants of the vehicle described the beings they encountered as four foot high, hairy creatures with large eyes and pointed ears. The family were held for three hours before being returned to their car, with no apparent harm or memory loss. This incident remains one of the most well-documented UFO abduction cases in British history.

Area around the Star Inn Inn, Ingatestone

The Star Inn in Ingatestone, Essex, is home to a most unusual and intriguing ghost story. Locals have reported sightings of a small, black hound, affectionately known as the Devil Dog, roaming the area around the inn. This phantom canine is said to have been seen trying to block pedestrians walking along the lane, its presence felt by many from the 1970s onwards. While its appearance may seem menacing, the spirit is generally considered harmless.

Rail line between Shenfield and Ingatestone, Ingatestone

On a train chugging between Shenfield and Ingatestone in Essex, a commuter got more than he bargained for on his journey from London Liverpool Street to Clacton. As the train rumbled along the tracks, he spotted a hand seemingly appearing from thin air behind him. This was no ordinary hand - it looked Asian and was flailing about wildly, banging against his seat and coming perilously close to hitting his head. The commuter spun around, expecting to see someone frantically waving their arm, but what he saw was a white middle-aged man fast asleep in the seat behind, with hands that bore no resemblance to the one he'd just seen.

Footbridge at Ingatestone station, Ingatestone

The footbridge at Ingatestone station is where a rather unusual and unexplained phenomenon has been reported. A couple from London were making their way across the bridge when they heard heavy, disembodied footsteps. The sound was quite clear, apparently, and seemed to climb the stairs of the bridge and then descend down the other side, eventually trailing off further down the platform. It's not hard to imagine the surprise and perhaps a bit of fear that the couple must have felt on hearing these mysterious footfalls.

The Bear, Stock

The Bear in Stock is home to a mischievous spirit known as Charlie 'Spider' Marshell. Legend has it that Charlie's favourite trick was to climb the chimney in the bar, only to reappear in a fireplace in another part of the pub. This clever stunt must have been performed countless times, as it became a popular local tale. But one day, Charlie never reappeared, leaving behind only his ghostly presence. Locals and visitors alike have reported strange occurrences, all connected to Charlie's antics.