We Had to Leave: My Experience Living in a Haunted House

In this episode of Beyond Haunted UK, Jamie shares a real personal experience — a story of living in a house that never quite felt right, and the unexplained events that followed.In 2012, Jamie and his partner Chris moved into a small fisherman’s cottage in Bognor Regis. From the outside, it appeared completely ordinary — a quiet coastal home with no known history of paranormal activity. But from the very beginning, something about the house felt different.What began as a subtle sense of unease gradually developed into a series of unexplained experiences. Kitchen cupboards found open each morning with no clear explanation. The sound of footsteps in an otherwise empty house. A dark figure seen standing beside the bed in the early hours. And the physical sensation of someone sitting on the mattress, despite no one being there.Rather than focusing on sensational claims, this episode explores a real haunted house experience through a grounded and reflective lens. It examines the gradual shift from uncertainty to awareness, and how environments can influence perception, emotion, and memory over time. The episode also reflects on the moment where, after asking whatever was present to leave, objects were thrown across the room — an experience that ultimately led to leaving the property.Through a calm and thoughtful approach, this episode considers the space between paranormal experience and psychological interpretation. It also touches on spiritual sensitivity, and whether some individuals may be more receptive to unexplained phenomena than others.Topics include:Haunted house true story, real paranormal experience UK, Bognor Regis ghost story, unexplained phenomena, shadow figure sighting, footsteps in empty house, spiritual sensitivity, and the psychological impact of paranormal activity.Visual DisclaimerSome footage and audio used in this episode is from a stock library intended to illustrate the themes and atmosphere discussed. It does not depict the actual locations or people unless a source is given.Where actual images are used, sources will be credited within the video.Image AI Suite, Artlist LicenceLicence Number: T220XcLicence Owner: Jamie NewmanStock Footage: Wondershare Filmora