A4074 / A423, Nuneham Courtenay

Nuneham Courtenay, a sleepy village in Oxfordshire, is home to a rather bizarre ghost story. On a chilly winter's evening in mid December, 1969 or 1970, a mother and daughter driving along the A4074 / A423 were startled when a man stepped out from behind a fence on the right-hand side of the road. The sudden appearance of this tall, middle-aged man with an early twentieth century hairstyle was alarming enough, but what happened next was even more astonishing. The man looked quite solid, but for reasons that remain a mystery, he vanished into thin air without leaving any trace.

Catherine Wheel Public House, Sandford on Thames

The Catherine Wheel Public House in Sandford on Thames, Oxfordshire, is home to a rather intriguing phantom known as the Sandyman. This short ghostly figure is dressed all in black, except for a white shirt, and is thought to be the spirit of a former landlord. He has been spotted on various occasions, often leaning against the bar, giving the impression that he's still keeping an eye on the pub. The Sandyman's presence adds a touch of mystery to the already charming atmosphere of the Catherine Wheel.

Black Drummer Inn Inn, Oxford

The Black Drummer Inn in Oxford, Oxfordshire, was once home to a rather unusual haunting. Guests and staff reported hearing strange pig-like sounds coming from one of the rooms. It wasnt just the noises that unsettled people, a leather bag was found partly eaten, with clear signs of something with large teeth having been at work. The whole situation was unsettling, to say the least, and it took a brave and resourceful approach to resolve the issue.

The Old Parsonage Hotel, Oxford

The Old Parsonage Hotel, a historic 17th-century hotel in the heart of Oxford, is steeped in history and allegedly haunted by a royalist lady in blue from the Civil War era. Guests and staff have reported sightings of her sighing by windows at night, adding to the hotel's eerie atmosphere.

Wooded area at Boars Hill, Woodcroft

Deep in the wooded hills of Oxfordshire lies Boars Hill, a place shrouded in mystery and home to a ghostly apparition known as the Woman in Blue. On a fateful day in May 1990, a photograph was taken that would change the hill's reputation forever. The image reveals a ghostly figure, partially obscured behind a woman, dressed in a flowing blue garment with one bare foot visible. The photograph has sparked curiosity and debate among paranormal enthusiasts and locals alike.

Crossroads close to Lyneham Longbarrow, Churchill

Churchill's rural landscape is home to a peculiar haunting, where a white female phantom is said to roam the crossroads close to Lyneham Longbarrow. This ghostly apparition has been reported to appear in the area, sparking curiosity among locals and paranormal enthusiasts alike. The identity of the phantom remains unclear, but it's believed by some to be the spirit of an old woman who once lived in a nearby cave, watching over a supposed treasure hoard.