RAF Nuthampstead, Buntingford

RAF Nuthampstead, a former military airfield in Hertfordshire, is said to be haunted by the ghost of big band legend Glenn Miller. It's believed that Miller played here not long before his disappearance in 1944. Since then, strange occurrences have been reported. Swing music has been heard emanating from one of the hangars, and a figure in full flying gear has been spotted in the old mortuary. The atmosphere is said to be lively, with disembodied talking and laughing also reported.

St Mary church, Brent Pelham

St Mary church in Brent Pelham is said to be haunted by the ghost of Piers Shonks, a legendary dragon slayer. Locals claim that a tall figure roams the churchyard, often causing mischief. This apparition is believed to be the spirit of Piers Shonks, who was reportedly buried in the church. His tomb was opened in 1835, revealing enormous bones that suggested the person was at least nine foot tall.

Down Hall Hotel, Bishops Stortford

Down Hall Hotel, nestled in the Hertfordshire countryside, is home to a rather intriguing ghost story. The Lavender Lady, a spectral apparition, is said to roam the hotel's corridors, her presence announced by the unmistakable scent of lavender. According to reports, a builder who lost his life during the hotel's construction has also been spotted in one of the bedrooms, where he is seen tying his shoelaces in a rather eerie display.

Exact location unknown, Brent Pelham

Brent Pelham's sleepy village is home to a rather unusual legend. Here, in the quaint St Mary church, lies the tomb of Piers Shonks, a celebrated dragon slayer from days gone by. His story is one of bravery and cunning, with a twist of the supernatural. Piers' battle with a dragon is immortalised on his tomb, a testament to his legendary feat. But it is what happened after his death that has led to whispers of a haunting. One story claims Satan came to avenge the death of his pet, while another suggests the Devil tried to claim Piers' soul on his deathbed.

Bell House, Buntingford

Bell House in Buntingford is said to be haunted by a pair of restless spirits, Hannah and Hugh. This Hertfordshire home has a dark history that dates back to the 1940s when a seance revealed the presence of multiple unhappy spirits. Hannah, one of the entities, is believed to have tragically killed her child within the house and has remained there, consumed by grief. The other spirit, Hugh, is often seen as a ghostly figure dressed in black, spotted on the staircase.

General area, Braughing

In the quaint Hertfordshire village of Braughing, a most intriguing phenomenon has been observed. The ghosts of five monks, who tragically succumbed to food poisoning, are said to appear every five years. Locals firmly believe that these spectral visitations bring great prosperity to the area. The first recorded sighting of these phantoms was in May 1921, and it was thought that their appearances would continue indefinitely, bestowing good fortune upon the community.