A23, Horley

On the A23 near Horley, a strange encounter has been reported by a driver who claimed to have nearly hit an elderly man who stepped out in front of him. The man was described as being in his seventies, slim, and walked very upright, as if marching. He was dressed in a flat cap, tweed jacket, and petrol blue trousers. The driver braked hard, expecting to collide with the figure, but when the car stopped, the old man had vanished into thin air.

Thunderfield Castle and Haroldslea Drive area, Horley

Thunderfield Castle in Horley, Surrey, is a place where history comes alive on 11 November every year. As the sun sets, a phantom bell begins to toll, its sound growing louder with each passing minute. By midnight, the tolling reaches its peak, and a small army of men, believed to be King Harold's troops, march through the area, passing by Haroldslea Drive. This eerie procession is said to commemorate the time the castle served as a resting place for King Harold's men as they marched to the Battle of Hastings.

Reigate Priory, Reigate

Reigate Priory has stood for centuries, its stone walls bearing witness to countless events and emotions. Among the reported paranormal activity here is the apparition of a phantom priest, believed to have been a resident or visitor to the priory since the twelfth century. This ghostly figure has apparently been absent from sightings for some years now, leaving behind only whispers of its former presence.

Smallfield Place, Burstow

Smallfield Place in Burstow, Surrey, seems to have a bit of a reputation for being a hotspot for female ghosts. It's not uncommon for visitors to catch a glimpse of a woman appearing from a wall in the dining room, while another lady dressed in blue is often seen drifting about in the drawing room. But that's not all - a third female form, dressed in wedding lace, has been spotted outside the house, near the pond, before vanishing into thin air.

Sandrock Public House, Croydon

The Sandrock Public House on Upper Shirley Road in Croydon is a place where the past seems to linger. This unassuming pub has been home to a rather intriguing ghost - an old man with a long beard, dressed as a preacher. He's said to have been spotted by former staff members, who've caught glimpses of him wandering around the premises. The preacher's presence is a bit of an enigma, leaving many to wonder what his connection is to this particular pub.

General area, Earlston

In the rolling hills of Earlston, a strange sighting has left residents and visitors alike scratching their heads. It's said that a large, golden cat was spotted roaming the general area back in 1983. The creature was described as being quite majestic, but its appearance was short-lived as it vanished without a trace. Some say it was a fleeting glimpse of something truly unusual, while others believe it might have been a clever hoax. Whatever the truth may be, the image of that golden cat has stuck with locals for years.