Portsmouth & Southsea Train Station, Portsmouth

Imagine standing alone on a deserted platform at Portsmouth & Southsea Train Station, the only sound being the creaking of old signs and the distant hum of the city waking up. It's a scene that's played out countless times over the years, but on one fateful morning in January 2016, a commuter's solitary wait turned into a terrifying encounter. As the clock ticked towards 05:30, a figure clad in a 1940s suit materialised at the opposite end of the platform. The man's face was a blank, devoid of any features, and his body seemed to be... incomplete, as if he was missing something fundamental. Yet, it was what happened next that sent shivers down the commuter's spine - the figure began to walk towards him, its feet somehow not being there, but still moving with a purpose that was hard to ignore.

St Agatha's church, Portsmouth

St Agatha's church in Portsmouth has a reputation for being haunted by a ghostly figure. The story began back in the 1950s when the church was being used for storage. Rumours started circulating about a mysterious presence on the site. Although there's no evidence to suggest that the church was ever a nunnery, local legend has it that ghostly nuns have been spotted in the area. The exact nature of these apparitions remains unclear, but they seem to have left a lasting impression on those who claim to have seen them.

Apsley House Public House, Southsea

Apsley House Public House in Southsea has a resident ghost nicknamed 'Reedy' who has been known to play a trick on thirsty patrons. In October 2009, reports surfaced of a ghostly presence that seemed to have a fondness for topping up half-empty glasses of beer. It was as if Reedy had a mischievous streak and enjoyed surprising customers with an extra inch of their favourite pint. The phenomenon was observed on multiple occasions, leaving many to wonder if the ghostly landlord was still looking out for his pub's patrons, even in the afterlife.

St Mary's Hospital, Portsmouth

St Mary's Hospital in Portsmouth is said to be haunted by the spirit of a distraught mother. This ghostly woman, often seen wandering the hospital corridors in a dressing gown, is believed to be searching for her baby who sadly died in the hospital back in 1969. The circumstances of the baby's death remain a mystery, but it's thought that the mother's grief and trauma may have imprinted her spirit on the location, causing her to relive the tragedy over and over.

Forton Barracks, Gosport

Forton Barracks in Gosport was once a hub of military activity, but it's now a site with a dark history that's left an indelible mark. In January 1899, a marine stationed there was found guilty of unlawfully shooting another man, claiming he'd been unnerved by ghost stories circulating among the troops. It started with a guard reporting a strange incident - a dog seemed to leap over a wall, and when he followed, he found the dog's footprints mysteriously changed into human prints that led into a nearby creek. This eerie occurrence, coupled with tales of a French officer's spirit said to haunt the site, evidently rattled the marines.

Blockhouse Point, Gosport

Blockhouse Point in Gosport is home to a rather unsettling piece of history. They say that on certain evenings, you can still hear the eerie squeaking of rusted chains. These aren't just any chains, but the ones that held the body of Jack, a man known as Jack the Painter. He was hanged for a rather reckless crime - setting fire to the ropeworks in Portsmouth. His body was left hanging in a gibbet for many years, a grim warning to others. The gibbet's chains have long since rusted, but their creaking sound still echoes through the area, a chilling reminder of Jack's fate.