Once a vast royal hunting ground, Wychwood Forest is one of England’s oldest woodlands and a focal point of eerie folklore dating back to the Middle Ages. The most famous legend tells of Amy Robsart, wife of Robert Dudley, whose ghost is said to appear before the death of those who see her — a tale first recorded in the 16th century. Over the years, witnesses have described ghostly horse-drawn carriages, whispering voices among the oaks, and an unexplained chill that follows those who stray from the main paths. Paranormal researchers continue to investigate the area, drawn by consistent reports of apparitions and the forest’s centuries-long association with witchcraft and death omens.