Royal Marines Museum, Southsea

The Royal Marines Museum in Southsea, Hampshire, is home to a rather intriguing ghostly resident. In December 2008, a member of staff reported catching a glimpse of a blonde-haired figure clad in a dark blue uniform reminiscent of those worn by marines during World War I. The fleeting encounter left the worker with a lasting impression, and it seems they werent the only one to experience something unusual at this historic site.

Royal Hospital Haslar, Gosport

Royal Hospital Haslar in Gosport is said to be haunted by a phantom white lady. This eerie apparition was spotted in 2004 by an employee sitting in an office, who saw a head pass by the window in the door. Knowing he was alone in that part of the hospital, the man tried to follow the person but all possible exits were locked and no one could be found. The incident left him shaken and wondering if he had really seen a ghost. This wasn't an isolated incident, as a similar event had occurred six years earlier.

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.

Percy Road, Gosport

Percy Road in Gosport, Hampshire, has a strange reputation for being an electrical dead zone. It's not your typical ghost story, but rather a bizarre phenomenon where car immobilisers and electric starters on vehicles persistently failed to work for many residents. The trouble started in the summer of 2006 and had everyone stumped. No one could figure out why this was happening, and it left many residents frustrated and curious.

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.