Charnwood Water, Loughborough

Charnwood Water was the scene of a bizarre incident on 23 October 2017 when a duck was seen being pulled underwater by an unidentified creature. The attacker was christened the 'Lough Ness Monster' by onlookers, although it's likely that the culprit was a large pike. While not as famous as its Scottish counterpart, this Leicestershire waterway has its own share of mysteries. The creature was spotted in the afternoon, and witnesses described the creature as pulling the duck down into the depths. It's unclear what happened to the duck, but it's presumed that it was either eaten or escaped.

Office building, Leicester

In the heart of Leicester, on New Walk, a most unsettling poltergeist activity took place in a nondescript office building back in 2004. For about a year, employees and occupants were subjected to a relentless series of unexplained events that left many a person shaken. Disembodied footsteps echoed down the corridors, light fittings inexplicably fell and shattered on the floor, alarm sensors triggered for no apparent reason, and an unearthly, blood-curdling scream was heard by many. The strange happenings were confined to auditory and physical phenomena, with no visual apparitions reported.

Loughborough Central Station, Loughborough

Loughborough Central Station is home to a rather eerie resident - a semi-transparent figure in an old railway uniform, said to be holding an oil lamp. This ghostly rail worker is known to lurking on platform 1, sparking curiosity among passengers and staff alike. While there's no record of the circumstances surrounding its death, the presence of this phantom figure has become a popular topic of conversation among those who frequent the station.

Manor House, Cotes

The historic Manor House in Cotes, Leicestershire, has a long-standing reputation for paranormal activity, particularly in its cellar. Even back in the nineteenth century, locals referred to the haunted cellar as a sort of tradition, suggesting that strange occurrences had been happening there for a very long time. While details of specific sightings may have been lost to time, the fact that the cellar was widely regarded as haunted speaks volumes about its eerie atmosphere.

Beacon Hill, Woodhouse Eaves

Beacon Hill in Woodhouse Eaves is home to a rather unsettling sighting - a monk walking his dog. This phantom monk is said to roam the hillside, accompanied by his ghostly pooch. The monk's face is a grinning skull, which is sure to send shivers down the spine of anyone lucky enough to catch a glimpse of him. The atmosphere on Beacon Hill can be quite eerie, especially at dusk or dawn when the light is low. It's not hard to imagine the monk and his phantom dog drifting along the hillside, their presence a reminder of the area's rich history.

Grace Dieu Priory and road running by, Shepshed

In the quaint town of Shepshed, nestled in Leicestershire, a rather unusual ghostly apparition has been spotted. At Grace Dieu Priory and the adjacent road, a figure believed to be a nun has been seen, but with a twist - she's carrying a shopping bag. This unexpected detail has led some to question her true identity. The nun has also been known to appear on the roadside, where at least one bus driver has stopped to pick her up, only to have her vanish into thin air.