Parish church, Annesley

Deep in the heart of Nottinghamshire lies Annesley Parish Church, a place of worship that has stood the test of time. It's here that a mystifying apparition has been spotted - a misty grey form of a woman. The sighting was made by a worker returning home in the early hours of the morning. The worker was greeted by this eerie presence, which has left many questions unanswered. What is the story behind this ghostly woman? Is she a former parishioner or a lost soul?

Annesley Hall, Annesley

Annesley Hall stands tall in Nottinghamshire, its walls bearing witness to a tragic tale of love, loss, and lingering presence. They say the mistress of a former owner met her untimely demise in childbirth, and her spirit still roams the halls. In 1970, a driver reportedly drove straight through her ghostly form as it crossed the road outside the hall. Fast forward to 2012, and ghost hunters caught laughter on tape in the stable, an area rumoured to be the site of a serving girl's tragic demise by hanging.

Duke of Wellington Public House, Kirkby in Ashfield

The Duke of Wellington Public House in Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, has a rather curious reputation for being haunted by a mischievous poltergeist. Landlords have reported waking up to find furniture rearranged or thrown about, with no signs of forced entry or evidence of anyone having been in the pub during the night. It's as if the furniture has been rearranged by an invisible hand, leaving the pub's owners scratching their heads. This strange phenomenon has been occurring since the 1980s, with various landlords experiencing the same unexplained events.

Kirkby Castle, Kirkby in Ashfield

Kirkby Castle, a once grand medieval fortress, now lies in ruins west of the village church and woodland. It's here, in the fading light of day, that an eerie and unexplained event took place in November 1989. Two people, walking through this quiet and atmospheric spot, were startled to hear the sounds of a fierce and intense fight between a large group of men. The strange thing was, there was no one in sight. The sounds seemed to come from all around them, a cacophony of shouts and scuffles that sent a chill down their spines.

The Dumbles, Kirkby

The Dumbles in Kirkby, Nottinghamshire, is a place where the ordinary and the paranormal seem to coexist. It's here that a rather unusual ghostly sighting has been reported. A man walking his dog on a summer's day in 1984 claimed to have seen a ghostly coach being pulled by two grey horses. The vehicle was driven by two men, also dressed in grey. The whole scene was so vivid that it left a lasting impression on the witness.

Newstead Abbey, Linby

Newstead Abbey, a majestic country house in Nottinghamshire, is said to be haunted by the ghost of none other than the famous poet Lord Byron. Byron, who once lived in the abbey, is rumoured to have met a ghostly black friar that haunted the building for nearly 500 years. Today, it's said that Byron's own ghost sits in a corridor near his picture, a spectral presence that's as intriguing as it is unsettling. But Byron's not the only ghostly inhabitant of Newstead Abbey; reports also abound of a white lady with a sweet, rose-petal scent, Byron's beloved pet dog Boatswain, and a mysterious woman in black who's considered unlucky.