The Royal Victoria and Bull Hotel, Dartford

The Royal Victoria and Bull Hotel in Dartford, Kent has a reputation for ghostly encounters. The most famous phantom is said to be Winifred, an eight-year-old girl who tragically passed away from tuberculosis within the hotel walls. According to reports, she's known for being rather 'petulant', often causing trouble by smashing glasses and windows whenever alterations are made at the hotel. Visitors have also reported encountering a friendly dog that likes to warm their feet, while others claim to catch whiffs of cigar smoke - attributed to the presence of a cavalier.

Undisclosed house at Ruskin Grove, Dartford

In the sleepy Kent town of Dartford, on Ruskin Grove, a most unsettling haunting took place back in the 1970s. The Robertson family, who moved into the house in 1975, were subjected to a relentless two-year ordeal that left them no choice but to abandon their home. It started with a ghostly apparition at the top of the staircase on the very day they moved in. Their pets, too, seemed to sense an invisible presence, reacting nervously to something that wasnt there. But it wasnt long before the situation escalated into full-blown poltergeist activity, with potatoes and clean laundry being hurled about the house.

A2 road between Dartford and Bexley, Dartford

The A2 road between Dartford and Bexley has been the site of numerous sightings of a ghostly figure on horseback, clad in black armour, during the Second World War. This spectral apparition, dubbed The Black Prince, has been observed walking along the road on multiple occasions in the 1940s. Its appearance is shrouded in mystery, leaving many to wonder about the origins of this phantom rider.

The Kings Head Public House, Staplehurst

The Kings Head Public House in Staplehurst, Kent, is home to a rather unsettling phantom noise known as 'The Moaning'. It all started back in 1972 when a headstone was removed from the garden. Once the bar area and guest room were empty of people, strange noises began to emanate from within. Interestingly, the guest room seems to have a particularly unnerving effect on animals, leaving them terrified.

All over the village, Shipbourne

Shipbourne village in Kent is home to a restless spirit, that of Sir Henry Vane, a man who met a grisly end in London after being found guilty of high treason. His body was brought back to Shipbourne and placed in a stone coffin within the local church. The coffin, it's said, is shorter than the others, a poignant reminder that Vane's life was cut short by the executioner's sword. Locals believe that Vane's unhappy ghost roams the village, a constant presence felt by those who live and visit here.

Church and nearby Blue Anchor Public House, Swanscombe

In the quaint town of Swanscombe, Kent, a bizarre incident took place on a Sunday morning back in 1211. A group of churchgoers witnessed a strange ship descending from the heavens and dropping anchor, which became entangled around a gravestone. One of the crew members jumped overboard and headed towards the anchor, moving as if swimming through thin air. The onlookers grabbed hold of the stranger as he reached the ground, but he struggled briefly before drowning, despite being on dry land. The crew then severed the rope and sailed away, leaving behind a bewildered crowd.