Wooded area in the village, Upper Halling

Upper Halling's woods have long been a place of eerie fascination for locals. It's here, in this seemingly tranquil setting, that a haunting has been reported. Children in the area have come forward with tales of hearing drumming sounds, particularly during the summer months of July and August. These strange occurrences have led many to believe that the spirit of a young drummer boy, who met his untimely demise in these very woods, still lingers.

Yew tree at the Manse, Edinburgh

Deep in the heart of Colinton, a pallid spirit is said to haunt a large yew tree at the Manse. This ghostly figure, often referred to as the Long Haired Man, has been spotted hiding behind the tree's gnarled branches. The tree itself is an ancient and imposing presence, its twisted limbs stretching towards the sky like skeletal fingers. It's here, in this eerie and atmospheric setting, that the Long Haired Man is said to appear, his presence adding to the sense of unease and foreboding that pervades the area.

The Pig at Bridge Place Hotel, Bridge

The Pig at Bridge Place Hotel is said to be haunted by the ghost of a 17th century servant. According to reports, she is seen carrying her dead baby in a small basket. The hotel owner's cruel treatment of her after the birth led to her tragic fate.

Chartham signal box, Chartham

Chartham Signal Box in Kent was the scene of a bizarre and unexplained event in 1991. A young signalman was on the phone to a colleague in the signal box in Wye when the man on the other end of the phone started screaming. The young signalman asked what was wrong and was informed that the box in Wye had just started shaking. At that moment, the young signalman's box also began to shake, likened to someone hitting the building with a sledgehammer every second. The shaking was intense enough to grab the signalman's attention, and he opened the door ready to face the person hitting the building; the shaking stopped, and no one could be seen.

Sherard House, Eltham

Sherard House in Eltham had a reputation for being haunted, likely due to its prolonged period of vacancy before demolition in 1920. The house's eerie fame probably stems from workmen discovering a secret staircase while dismantling the property. This unexpected find must have sent shivers down the spines of those involved in the demolition process. The fact that the house had been standing empty for years may have contributed to its haunted status, leaving ample time for the imagination to run wild about possible paranormal occurrences.

Elchin Hill, Elmsted

Elchin Hill in Elmsted, Kent, has a rather odd reputation. Some drivers have reported that their cars experience sudden mechanical failure while driving up the hill, with problems usually affecting the brakes and steering. It's not clear what's behind these mysterious breakdowns, but they seem to happen often enough to have become a local legend. The hill itself is a straightforward stretch of road, not particularly steep or treacherous, which adds to the enigma. It's almost as if the hill has a mind of its own, deciding when and how to play havoc with unsuspecting motorists.