Church, Sarratt

Sarratt Church in Hertfordshire is home to a rather unusual legend. The story goes that back in the eleventh century, the Devil himself got involved in the construction of the church. Apparently, he was not happy with the original build site and decided to take matters into his own hands. As the builders laid the bricks, the Devil would move them just as quickly, rendering their efforts futile. It's said that the builders eventually gave up and constructed the church where it stands today.

M25, Chorleywood

The M25 motorway, a major route in Hertfordshire, has been the site of a bizarre and intriguing paranormal sighting. On a typical January evening in 2009, a driver named Karen Thomas reported seeing a massive black cat perched on the edge of a field alongside the motorway. The creature was enormous, estimated to be ten times larger than a dog. This astonishing encounter has left many questions unanswered, and the true nature of the creature remains a mystery.

Chorleywood Common, Chorleywood

Chorleywood Common is a place where the ordinary and the unexplained seem to coexist. On a New Year's morning in 2015, two witnesses were out for a stroll when they spotted a shadowy figure clad in a long coat making its way across the common. It was between 00:30h and 01:00h, and the darkness seemed to amplify the strange occurrence. The figure vanished and reappeared, covering a distance that seemed impossible for a human to traverse on foot. One of the witnesses, feeling adventurous, decided to shout 'Happy New Year!' and run towards the figure, but it had disappeared into thin air by the time they got close.

Churchyard and Vicarage, Abbots Langley

In the sleepy Hertfordshire town of Abbots Langley, a haunting takes place on the spookiest of nights, 31 October. The Churchyard and Vicarage, a site steeped in history, is said to be the location where a young girl, who died suddenly, rises from her grave once a year. Opinions differ on her identity, with some believing she was a former vicar's daughter, while others think she might have been a maid mistreated by a vicar's wife. Whatever her story, her annual return is a chilling phenomenon that draws interest from those fascinated by the paranormal.

The Grove, Chandler's Cross

The Grove, a stunning luxury hotel nestled in the heart of Hertfordshire, is steeped in history and paranormal activity. It's said that former owner Arthur Mohun St Leger still roams the park on stormy nights, indulging in phantom fox hunts as punishment for converting an ancient chapel into a kitchen in the 1740s.

The Grove, Watford

The Grove, a grand estate in Watford, Hertfordshire, is said to be haunted by the ghost of Lord Doneraile. On stormy nights, a piece of nineteenth century folklore claims that Lord Doneraile rides a horse, pursuing a fox, as punishment for converting a chapel into his kitchen. This eerie apparition is said to appear only on nights when the weather is turbulent, adding to the sense of foreboding and drama. While a contemporary newspaper dismissed this story as fiction, it has endured as a fascinating example of English hauntings.