Police House, West Malling

Police House in West Malling, Kent, is home to a rather unusual ghost story. A police officer was making his way up the staircase one day in June or July 2006 when he spotted something strange - the bottom two thirds of a figure. The figure was dressed in soft leather boots, a long black cape, and a silver doublet with a sword hanging from it. The officer must have been quite startled because he gave chase, but when he reached the top of the stairs, there was no one to be found. The only way out was back past the officer, which is a bit of a spooky thought.

Hamlet Hotels Maidstone, Maidstone

The Hamlet Hotels Maidstone has a chilling presence in the form of Charlotte's ghost. This apparition is said to be that of a former servant who fell pregnant by her groundsman husband. The couple's relationship was met with scorn, leading to immense stress and ultimately the loss of their child. Tragically, the marriage crumbled under this pressure, and Charlotte took her own life. In the 1980s, guests were reportedly terrified when Charlotte would suddenly appear before them.

Larkfield Priory Hotel, Maidstone

Larkfield Priory Hotel in Maidstone, Kent, is home to a restless spirit known as Charlotte. This eighteenth-century serving girl met a tragic end after a botched abortion, and her ghost has been causing quite a stir since the 1980s. The hotel owner, at her wit's end, called upon a medium to help calm Charlotte down. It was during this process that a dark history was uncovered - gallows once stood on the site, leaving behind a multitude of unhappy spirits. Charlotte's presence is just one of many that are said to haunt the hotel, making it a hotspot for paranormal activity.

Unidentified council house, East Malling

In the sleepy village of East Malling, Kent, a most unusual and intriguing haunting took place at a council house that was home to the Heritage family. It started in May 1972 and continued for about a year, with Lynda and George Heritage experiencing a range of unexplained phenomena. Bangs, creaks, and the sounds of dragging became a regular occurrence, leaving the family perplexed. They eventually nicknamed their ghostly visitor Fred, although a spiritualist suggested the entity might actually be Eric, a person who had died in 1851 after a fall from bed.

New Hythe train station, Ditton

New Hythe train station in Ditton, Kent, is home to a ghostly presence that has been reported by numerous people. This misty figure is said to haunt the area in and around the railway station, leaving many to wonder about its origins and purpose. The station itself is a hub of activity, with trains coming and going throughout the day, but it's at night or in the early morning hours that the strange sightings tend to occur. Some claim to have seen the figure standing on the platform or wandering through the car park, while others have reported feeling an eerie presence when waiting for a train.

Coldrum Long Barrow, Trottiscliffe

Coldrum Long Barrow stands as a mysterious sentinel in the Kentish countryside, its ancient stones bearing witness to a battle long past and a prince laid to rest. Folklore has it that the stones making up this Neolithic long barrow are impossible to count, a curious phenomenon that has captured the imagination of locals and visitors alike. The barrow itself remains an impressive structure, albeit sans capstone, its weathered stones a testament to the passage of time.