Cannock Chase, located in Staffordshire, England, is a former royal forest with a history dating back to the Norman Conquest. The area served as a medieval hunting ground for nobility and later became a military training site during both World Wars. In the 1960s, it gained notoriety as the scene of child murders committed by Raymond Morris.

The Chase has a reputation for paranormal activity, with numerous ghost sightings reported over the years. One of the most famous apparitions is the “Black-Eyed Child,” described as a young girl with completely black eyes, often seen near Birches Valley. Witnesses claim to hear her eerie laughter echoing through the woods.

Another well-known entity is the “Pig Man,” a half-human, half-pig creature said to roam the Chase at night. Some speculate it may be connected to secret government experiments conducted in the area during World War II.

The “German Cemetery” on Camp Road is reportedly haunted by the ghosts of German and Allied soldiers. Visitors have reported hearing phantom gunfire, screams, and seeing shadowy figures in military uniforms.

Cannock Chase is also associated with UFO sightings, particularly the “Penkridge UFO Incident” of 1988, where multiple witnesses reported seeing strange lights in the sky.

The “Lady of the Chase” is another frequently reported apparition, described as a woman in a long white dress seen wandering through the trees. Some believe she may be connected to the area’s history of witch trials.

Reports of a large, black, panther-like creature known as the “Cannock Chase Beast” have persisted for decades, adding to the area’s mysterious reputation.