Above Buckhall, Stoke on Trent

Above Buckhall, in the Stoke on Trent area of Staffordshire, a rather unusual sighting took place on the evening of 15 February 1985. A woman, her husband, and his mother were the witnesses to this event, which started at around 20:30h. They observed a glowing orange, mushroom-shaped object hovering overhead for about an hour. The object was described as being quite distinct in its appearance, and its movement was notably quick when it finally moved away towards the Stoke area.

Road between Farley and Alton, Farley

On the winding road between Farley and Alton in Staffordshire, a chilling apparition has been spotted by numerous travellers. The Headless Horseman, clad in a full suit of armour, rides a majestic white horse, his missing head being the most striking feature of this ghostly encounter. His eerie presence has been reported by multiple witnesses, leaving many to wonder about the origins of this spectral knight.

Number 3, Stoke on Trent

In the heart of Stoke on Trent, a rather unusual and tragic tale unfolded at Number 3, The Villas. It's a story that revolves around a man's desperate attempt to ward off what he believed to be a vampire. The dead man's body was discovered surrounded by garlic, salt, crucifixes, and other items commonly associated with vampire repellents. It seems he took his precautions to an extreme, choking to death on a clove of garlic that lodged in his throat as he slept.

Aynsley Avenue, Clayton

Aynsley Avenue in Clayton, Staffordshire, is a quiet residential street that's home to a rather unusual ghostly sighting. One early morning in August 2009, a local man was walking his dog when he witnessed a horse and cart appear seemingly out of thin air. The man was so startled that he froze to the spot, unable to move or look away. The cart, driven by a weathered man, looked old-fashioned and surprisingly solid. As the vehicle passed by, the witness managed to compose himself and turned to follow, but to his amazement, it had vanished into thin air.

New Inn Inn, Stoke on Trent

The New Inn Inn in Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, is home to a rather unusual ghostly inhabitant known as the Piano Cat. This phantom feline is said to roam the inn's premises, and its presence is often heralded by the sound of piano keys being struck without any human intervention. According to reports, the ghost cat would be appeased when a small amount of beer was left out for it, suggesting that this mischievous spirit had a taste for the finer things in life. The Piano Cat's antics have been documented over the years, with many claiming to have experienced its ghostly presence firsthand.

City General Hospital, Stoke on Trent

City General Hospital in Stoke on Trent has a long history of reported paranormal activity, but one of the most intriguing is the sighting of ghostly children on the old paediatric ward. A doctor, who was rushed through the block after being bleeped, caught a glimpse of seven children playing in the area. It was only later that she realised the ward had been closed and was empty. This unsettling encounter left a lasting impression on the doctor and raised questions about the hospital's past.