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.

HMS St Vincent, Gosport

HMS St Vincent in Gosport has a spooky tale to tell. In the early twentieth century, two musicians, a bugler and a drummer, were sent behind the barracks to practice out of earshot of their fellow trainees. They were apparently so bad that they needed to be hidden away. But what happened next is shrouded in mystery. A fog descended and the musicians were heard screaming; when it lifted, they had vanished into thin air, leaving behind only a smashed drum and a broken bugle.

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.