Trentham Drive, Aspley

Trentham Drive in Aspley was the scene of a bizarre encounter in 1984 when a large, tabby-coloured cat was spotted emerging from a bungalow garden. The creature, estimated to be puma-sized, made its way across the road before letting out a loud noise and vanishing into another garden. The sudden appearance and disappearance of this mysterious feline left witnesses perplexed.

Hyson Green, Nottingham

In the Hyson Green area of Nottingham, a rather unusual and intriguing poltergeist activity was reported back in the 1950s and 60s. The phenomenon centred around a bed in a household, where one occupant would be kept awake night after night by the violent shaking of their bed's headboard. It was as if an unseen force was determined to disrupt their sleep. Interestingly, the activity would cease for the evening when the occupant would say they needed to sleep, suggesting some sort of strange, unspoken understanding between the presence and the person being disturbed.

Wollaton Park, Nottingham

Wollaton Park, a sprawling green space in Nottingham, has been home to many a secret. But none as delightful as the tale of sixty gnomes in cars. It was a swampy area of the park that played host to this whimsical encounter in September 1979. Several children were chased by these tiny, friendly creatures, who sat two per car and zoomed about without making a sound. The gnomes, described as looking like Noddy but with white beards, seemed to be in high spirits as they playfully pursued their young friends.

Sherwood Rise Tunnel near former New Basford station, Nottingham

Deep in Nottingham's Sherwood Rise area, a haunted tunnel once formed part of the railway line to New Basford station. Now bricked up and out of use, this tunnel is said to be haunted by the ghost of a phantom man swinging a lamp. The apparition was first seen back in 1953, and according to reports, the man would emerge from the tunnel, walk a short distance along the track, and then vanish into thin air. His presence is thought to be connected to a tragic event from the 1890s, when an engine driver lost his life in a railway accident.

St Matthew's Vicarage, Nottingham

St Matthew's Vicarage on Talbot Street in Nottingham was once home to some very unusual occurrences. Canon Thomas Boys Barraclough Ferris lived there between 1883 and 1907, and it was during this time that he started to hear strange noises - footsteps and other unexplainable sounds. It wasn't long before he caught a glimpse of a ghostly figure wearing a grey gown, which would later be referred to as the Black Lady. The apparition was seen by other members of the household too, but it seems that the entity's visits came to an end when Ferris moved on.

St Mary's Rest Garden, Nottingham

St Mary's Rest Garden in Nottingham is home to a rather unusual ghostly presence. The phantom of William Bendigo Thompson, a bare knuckle boxer who died in 1880, is said to roam these grounds. His ghostly figure has been spotted standing by the Bendigo Memorial Stone, a poignant reminder of his life and death. Some believe that Thompson's spirit may also be responsible for the reports of a ghostly figure running around the area, adding a sense of restless energy to the garden's atmosphere. At night, the screams of a woman can be heard echoing through the garden, adding to the sense of unease and mystery that surrounds this location.