The study, carried out to discover how many people believed in "paranormal activity" and would pay to see a clairvoyant, found a whopping 82 per cent of Britons believe in the supernatural.

More than two thirds (68 per cent) said they had experienced some sort of supernatural event - and more than half (56 per cent) said they had been given a sign that a deceased loved one is present.

Researchers at www.VoucherCodesPro.co.uk aimed to find out how many Britons believe in the paranormal and whether they would ever pay money to communicate with the dead or a deceased celebrity.

When asked to reveal their paranormal experiences, almost a third (31 per cent) claimed to have seen or felt the presence of a ghost.

And 16 per cent of people felt and late loved ones continued to protect and look out for them.

Nick Swan, founder and CEO of VoucheCodesPro.co.uk, said: “It’s surprising to know how many people claim to have seen ghosts or believe in the paranormal but I can definitely understand why.