Hercules Inn Inn, Sutton Cheney

The Hercules Inn in Sutton Cheney is home to a restless spirit, that of Mary McDonnagh, a woman who met a gruesome end in the 18th century. Legend has it that Mary had her hands cut off for stealing brandy, a punishment that seems particularly harsh even by the standards of the time. To this day, staff at the inn report sightings of Mary, who is said to appear wearing a white cap, wandering through the restaurant area. It's a sighting that has been repeated over the years, with many claiming to have caught a glimpse of this troubled soul.

New Pingle Street, Leicester

New Pingle Street in Leicester was once home to the Britella factory, a workplace that became notorious for its resident ghost. Workers at the factory were so troubled by the paranormal presence that they threatened to go on strike unless management took action to try and exorcise the spirit. The ghost, reportedly that of a factory worker, had taken up residence in the building, causing considerable distress to those who worked there. It's said that the workers were at their wit's end, and something had to be done to restore peace to the workplace.

St Margaret's Church, Leicester

St Margaret's Church in Leicester has a long history dating back to the 12th century. One of its more intriguing claims to fame is the reported haunting of a woman who fell from the church tower. This incident allegedly took place many years ago, and the psychical researcher who investigated it back in the 1960s was convinced that the church tower was haunted by the woman's restless spirit. The exact circumstances of her death are unclear, but it's said that she plummeted to her demise from the tower, leaving behind a trail of sorrow and a lingering presence that refuses to fade.

Three Horseshoes Public House, Stoke Golding

The Three Horseshoes Public House in Stoke Golding has been plagued by paranormal activity since the 1970s. It's said that a young woman named Esmeralda met her untimely demise in the early twentieth century, falling into the well on the premises and drowning. But it wasn't until renovations took place that the poltergeist activity began. Staff and patrons have reported strange occurrences in the kitchen, including unexplained footsteps echoing through the site. Some have even caught glimpses of a young woman in a long skirt walking through a wall.

West Chapel at Crematorium, Leicester

Deep in the heart of Groby Cemetery's West Chapel, a spine-tingling sighting took place on a June day in 2008. Two witnesses were left shaken as they caught a glimpse of a shadowy, veiled woman dressed in Edwardian or Victorian mourning attire. The eerie apparition seemed to vanish into thin air, disappearing into a hearse that was later found to be empty. This bizarre encounter has left many questions unanswered, fuelling speculation about the identity and purpose of the mysterious Veiled Lady.

The Belper Arms, Newton Burgoland

The Belper Arms in Newton Burgoland is home to a rather mischievous ghost known as Five to Four Fred. This phantom is known to make his presence felt at precisely 03:55 or 15:55 every day, hence his nickname. Female witnesses have reported being slapped or stroked by Fred, while men have been on the receiving end of his attempts to smother them. It's a strange and unsettling experience for anyone who encounters him, and one that's been repeated over the years.