General area, Stretford

In the quiet town of Stretford, Greater Manchester, a bizarre series of events took place in early 1886. Several women reported being startled by a strange figure described as being covered in skin with two horns protruding from the top of his head. The Horned Man, as he came to be known, would leap out from behind hedges, lightly shake his victims, and then quickly run off. His appearances were not limited to Stretford; similar sightings were also reported in the nearby areas of Gorton and Cheetham Hill during the same period.

Waste ground close to West Avenue and Bridport Avenue, Manchester

Imagine walking across a stretch of knee-high grass on a warm summer's day, the sun beating down on your back, when suddenly you hear the unmistakable sound of footsteps following close behind. That's exactly what happened to one witness in 1982, in a waste ground close to West Avenue and Bridport Avenue, above Moston Brook. The eerie sensation was intensified by the fact that there was no one in sight. The witness was left with a lasting impression of unease, wondering who - or what - could have been making those footsteps.

Barlow Hall, Manchester

Barlow Hall, a stunning country house in Chorlton, Manchester, is said to be haunted by multiple ghostly entities. On clear moonless nights, a servant who met a tragic end in the lake is known to reappear, running frantically towards the Mersey. This eerie apparition is just one of several ghostly manifestations reported at the hall, including the ghost of Saint Ambrose Barlow, who is said to roam the upper part of the hall, accompanied by a mysterious woman, sometimes seen without a head.

Trafford Park Hotel, Manchester

The Trafford Park Hotel in Manchester has a chilling reputation for being haunted by the ghost of a grey lady. This phantom presence made itself known back in 1990 with reports of eerie laughter and a crackling in the air. The story goes that the grey lady is the spirit of a maid who met her untimely demise at the hotel, possibly falling or jumping to her death in the early 1900s. It's said that her restless spirit still roams the hotel, causing unexplained occurrences that have left many a guest and staff member with a fright.

Victoria Public House, Altrincham

The Victoria Public House in Altrincham has a reputation for being one of the most haunted pubs in Greater Manchester. In 2000, staff and patrons reported a series of bizarre occurrences that left them shaken. It started with beer mugs and wine glasses flying off the shelves, seemingly on their own. The objects were thrown with such force that they shattered on the floor, but there were no signs of forced entry or human involvement. As if that wasn't enough, people began to notice mysterious cold spots throughout the building, which seemed to appear and disappear at random.

Orange Tree Public House, Altrincham

Deep in the heart of Altrincham's historic centre, the Orange Tree Public House stands as a hub of paranormal activity. This charming pub has been entertaining locals and visitors alike for centuries, but little do they know, they're sharing the space with a ghostly presence. In the basement, a monk is said to serenade the spirits with his heavenly chanting, creating an otherworldly atmosphere that's hard to shake. Upstairs, a ghostly woman roams one of the rooms, adding to the mystique of this haunted hotspot.