Entwistle Station, Blackburn

Entwistle Station, nestled in the Lancashire countryside, is home to a heartbreaking ghost story. In the fields nearby, a young child has been seen running around, bringing joy to those who catch a glimpse of him. But this child's presence is bittersweet, as he's said to have lost his life on the very railway tracks that run alongside the station, a tragic event that occurred during the First World War. His appearances were commonly reported just before the Second World War, a time of great uncertainty and change.

Fletcher Moss Museum, Didsbury

Fletcher Moss Museum in Didsbury, Manchester, is home to a restless spirit known as The Curate's Wife. This historic property, once the Old Parsonage, has a dark history that dates back to pre-1865. Rumour has it that a former curate was responsible for his wife's untimely death within these very walls, but he mysteriously vanished before he could be questioned. Since then, the house has been plagued by strange occurrences that have driven out new occupants for years.

Greens Lane, Haslingden

Greens Lane in Haslingden is a quiet spot, but it has a rather spooky reputation thanks to sightings of two phantom dogs. Over two consecutive winters, one witness was lucky enough - or unlucky, depending on how you look at it - to see these ghostly canines. The witness watched as a black hound was chased by another dog, both of which seemed slightly out of focus and floated about thirty centimetres above the ground. It's a strange and intriguing sighting that has left many wondering about the story behind these phantom hounds.

Griffin Hotel, Haslingden

The Griffin Hotel in Haslingden has a reputation for being haunted by a playful spirit known as the Old Lady. This Lancashire hotel has seen its fair share of paranormal activity, with reports of a ghostly presence that likes to have a bit of fun. Guests and staff have reported that the jukebox in the hotel's entertainment area has been known to play up, with music suddenly starting or stopping on its own. It's as if the Old Lady is trying to get the party started or show off her musical tastes.

Bank House, Haslingden

Bank House in Haslingden is home to a rather unsettling presence - the ghost of a young child. The sounds of a child talking and running through the house have been reported by numerous people, and on one occasion, the child was actually seen in the basement. It's a curious thing, this haunting, and one that has left many questions unanswered. What was the child's life like, and how did they meet their untimely demise? These are questions that may never be fully answered, but the presence of the child remains a potent one.

Old cemetery, Darwen

Deep in the heart of Darwen, an eerie figure is said to roam the crumbling headstones of the old cemetery. This is the haunting of a woman in white, a spirit consumed by a desperate search for her lost child. Local legend has it that she either died in childbirth or was brutally murdered by men who then stole her baby, leaving her to wander the earth in a state of eternal grief. They say that if you dare to speak the words 'white lady, white lady, I stole your black baby', she'll appear before you, a chilling apparition in a flowing white gown.