In the 1100s, Chillingham Castle, was witness to many battles between England and Scotland. Since the 13th century, the same family have been living there in harmony with ghosts. Derek not only sees but feels The Blue Flash Boy whose bones were buried in the wall of a bedroom. A hissing noise in the corridor spooks the Crew... Derek contacts Lady Mary Berkley, a spirit of a lady who used to live there! Elsewhere, Karl sees a white box move by itself when filming in a storage room that used to be a torture chamber. The boy in blue channels his feelings through Derek.
Dating back to the 1600s, Avebury Stones, along with the nearby Red Lion pub, is reputedly one of the most paranormal places in Great Britain, the latter of which is allegedly haunted by three ghosts... During a vigil, Derek sees one of the ghosts who was killed and thrown down a well. Further investigation leads Derek to draw Yvette and Jason outside to the stones for more exploration, but fearful Yvette stays in a haunted room by herself only to feel a tickling sensation on her head. Tension heightens when her husband Karl goes back to collect the camera from the room and is scratched twice on the back of his neck despite the room being empty...
Leap Castle in Ireland was built in 1604 and is currently home to a great deal of paranormal activity. While waiting for Derek to arrive, Rick experiences something whispering I his ear at the same time as Jason records high electromagnetic fields! Soon after, Derek senses the elemental ghost that is half-man-half-animal. Derek also manages to contact a monk who guards the castle from negative energies. The crew split in two for night vision vigils as Yvette and Stuart film orbs next to the gallery and Karl and Rick perform a séance in the bloody chapel...
Once owned by the Royal Family, Charnock Hall in Preston was home to a catholic priest by the name of Robert Charnock. In the 17th century Catholicism was frowned upon in Britain and many masses were conducted here in secrecy. Current owners and past residents have witnessed priestly figures and nun-like transfigurations. Could the child-like feelings and giggling that the crew experience be the work of ghosts of small children that used to live here? The team bravely conduct a séance where Rick is overcome with physical pains and tingling.
Michelham Priory was originally a church built on a medieval island. In 1556 it was transformed into a house where many families have lived through tragedy. This location proves to be one of th most thrilling locations the team ever visited. Ghostly legs spook the team and Yvette is petrified as Jason's electromagnetic field meter picks up on a spiritual figure that Derek subsequently makes contact with.
The ghosts of smugglers terrify the crew when they spend 24 hours at The Mermaid Inn in East Sussex. A haunted chair reportedly moves on its own, the ghost of a man appears in old fashioned clothing, and there are reports of ghostly men fighting a duel in one of the bedrooms – the team just had to investigate! Derek is overwhelmed when he picks up on the ghost of a man who was killed by a group of smugglers. A firmly closed door opens on its own scaring Yvette and Jason. Karl catches noises and orbs on camera, and something hovers over Yvette while she sleeps in a haunted bedroom.
Witchcraft, murder, robbery and human sacrifice are all said to have happened at Treasure Holt. Based on the Essex coast, it is alleged to have been a house of ill repute and haven for smugglers years ago. Derek is guided round the house by the ghost of Simon The Monk. As he moves around, he sees The Crinoline Lady, while ghostly Uncle Percy communicates to the crew through Derek. The crew link hands and try to make contact with the ghosts. In spite of feeling cold, when they check the temperature gauge it has gone up...
In the Banquet Hall there is a huge presence of a spirit of a monk, very tall and is always dressed in black. He is apparently a kind spirit, who delights in some of the more joyous events that are held at the castle, and is especially fond of Con Ryan, the castle's current owner. The Geraldine Bedroom is where many people have told of feeling the presence of a spirit of a child, who is often heard whimpering.
Culzean Castle in Ayrshire is haunted by seven ghosts. Built in 1777 the original building dates back to 1165 and was a stronghold for the Clan Kennedy family. When Derek arrives he takes the crew straight to the most haunted room in the house, the Earl's bedroom, where he sees a ghost. Whilst walking around Derek hears bagpipes and tells the crew the name of the legendary piper! Later in the Earl's bedroom, flashes of light on a painting spook Marcel, and Yvette attempts to coax the lady spirit of Cassallis to be caught on camera.
Tamworth Castle is a typical Norman motte and bailey castle thought to date from the 1180's. During the Civil War the Castle was held by the Royalists in 1642. The Cromwellian forces captured the Castle in 1643 after a siege lasting two days. The castle is reputedly home to many spirits. The most famed ghosts are known to be the Black Lady and White Lady.
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