Intake Lane, West Stockwith

In the rolling countryside of Nottinghamshire, a peculiar legend has long been whispered about by locals. They speak of a canine entity with eyes as large as saucers roaming the fields around Intake Lane in West Stockwith. This ghostly dog, known as the Shuck, is said to appear in the twilight hours, its enormous eyes glowing with an otherworldly light. While there's little concrete evidence to support the claims, the story has become an integral part of local folklore, captivating the imagination of anyone who's heard it.

Old Trent Road, Beckingham

In the sleepy Nottinghamshire village of Beckingham, a spine-tingling legend has long been whispered about among locals. They speak of a large black dog with eyes that glow like embers, known as the Red Eyed Hound. This ghostly canine is said to roam the quiet stretches of Old Trent Road, its path taking it from the churchyard to the nearby marshland, where it vanishes into thin air. The story goes that a brave but foolhardy farmer once tried to block the hound's path, only to be driven to the brink of madness and left almost completely paralysed.

Mattersey Priory, Mattersey

Mattersey Priory, a place shrouded in mystery and centuries-old history, is said to be haunted by the ghostly apparition of a monk. This elusive spectre, clad in a traditional long, hooded cloak with wide sleeves, is rarely seen by visitors. The priory, also known as Mathersey or Maresey Priory, has a rich history dating back to the medieval period. It's here, within the priory's ancient walls, that the monk is said to roam, leaving many to wonder about the story behind this ghostly presence.

The Sun Inn, Eastwood

The Sun Inn in Eastwood, Nottinghamshire, has a reputation for paranormal activity. Strange occurrences have been reported in room 9, including items being moved and physical contact with unknown entities. Guests and staff have heard whisperings in their ears and seen strange shadows above people's heads. Chambermaids have found items moved in room 9, and some people have reported having their feet tickled during the night. These experiences could be a ghostly residue of a tragic event that took place in one of the hotel's rooms.

Great North Road, Scrooby

On the Great North Road in Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, a chilling apparition has been witnessed by a lone traveller. In 1952, a man walking home on a dark evening saw a figure enter a small cottage. Just seconds later, a couple of blood-curdling screams pierced the night air, and two figures fled from the cottage, one with a visible head injury. The witness, convinced he had stumbled upon a robbery in progress, panicked and ran off into the darkness. Disoriented, he ended up running in a circle, only to find himself back at the scene of the crime. But to his utter bewilderment, the cottage had vanished into thin air.

Hallcroft Road, Retford

Hallcroft Road in Retford was the scene of a bizarre incident on a January evening in 2008. A bus driver was making his way down the road at around 19:30 when he witnessed a lion cross the road ahead of his vehicle. The driver was so startled by the sighting that he immediately contacted the police to report what he had seen. Although it was a chilly winter's evening, the bus driver was clear about what he had seen - a lion, with no apparent connection to a circus or zoo in the area.