Heythrop House, Heythrop

Heythrop House in Oxfordshire has a reputation for being one of the most haunted locations in the country. The story goes that back in 1831, one room in the property was said to be haunted, with staff too afraid to enter it after dark. This fear proved costly, as an unattended fire spread out of control and burned the house down to the ground. The house was later rebuilt, but the memory of that fateful event lives on.

Hawk Stone, Chadlington

Hawk Stone stands sentinel in the Oxfordshire countryside, its rugged presence a testament to the region's rich history. This ancient stone has been the subject of local legend for centuries, with tales of witchcraft and burning persecution. According to folklore, a chain would be passed through the eye hole in the stone, allowing witches to be held and subsequently burnt at the site. While the stone itself remains, the gruesome practices of the past are now a dark relic of a bygone era.

Woodland near Kingham Hill School, Kingham

Deep in the Oxfordshire countryside, near the sleepy village of Kingham, lies a woodland with a haunting reputation. It's said that a ghostly pilot has been spotted here, and the story goes back to the 1970s. Guy Pratt, in his autobiography, mentions a peculiar encounter with a ghost while at Kingham Hill School. Although he doesn't elaborate, he does mention a local legend about a RAF pilot who crashed in the nearby woods, but was never found. It's a story that has captured the imagination of locals and visitors alike.

Hoar Stone, Enstone

Deep in Oxfordshire's rolling hills lies the Hoar Stone, a mysterious site steeped in local legend. This ancient spot features three standing stones, said to represent a man, his loyal dog, and his trusty horse. As Midsummer Eve approaches, an eerie phenomenon is said to occur - the larger stone, believed to be the petrified man, is rumoured to wander down to the village stream. This strange event has been etched into the annals of local folklore, drawing curiosity seekers and paranormal enthusiasts alike to the Hoar Stone.

Goose Stones, Chastleton

High up on Addlestrop Hill in Chastleton, Oxfordshire, stand the mysterious Goose Stones, a pair of ancient stones steeped in local legend. The story goes that an elderly lady, driving her geese down the road, encountered a witch who asked for charity. Refusing the witch's request, she was subsequently cursed, and her geese were turned to stone. Today, two of the stones remain, a testament to the enduring power of this old tale.

Road between town and Clanfield, Bampton

On a stretch of road between Bampton and Clanfield in Oxfordshire, a lone figure has been spotted by travellers down the years. This apparition, known as the Sheppard, is said to appear to solitary travellers, dressed in old-fashioned clothing, although one account claims he appeared naked. The road, rural and quiet, seems an unlikely spot for a ghostly encounter, yet numerous people have reported seeing the Sheppard.