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Bedfordshire
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Bedfordshire
Flitwick Manor. Flitwick. Very much the period hotel, this fine Georgian country house is almost equidistant between Bedford, Luton and Milton Keynes. Those less interested in its geography and more in its legend will, however, be more fascinated by its ghostly happenings. Some say that the wandering spirit is that of former inhabitant Mary Brooks (who refuses to leave the house on account of her daughter’s early death), while others believe it to be a long-
Cambridgeshire
The Golden Lion Hotel. St. Ives. Thought to date from the early 1600’s, this old coaching inn is alleged to be the site of some rather noisy young ghosts which may be those of gypsy children who perished in its grounds. TripAdvisor
The Haycock Hotel. Wansford. Alas, there is scant supporting evidence available for reputed sightings at the Haycock. But if ghosts really do exist, then this old coaching inn -
The Old Ferryboat. St. Ives. A little bit of legend and folklore is to be expected at a place that is one of the oldest inns in England. And so it is with the Old Ferryboat: built upon the grave of a young woman called Juliet from the 11th century. Her burial spot is said to be marked by a granite slab, and that she’s been known to make a guest appearance on March 17th. Old Ferryboat | Booking.com | TripAdvisor
The Rose & Crown. Wisbech. A grand old fifteenth century coaching inn, numerous people have reported strange happenings over the years – the stairway in particular. Lastminute.com | TripAdvisor
The Lamb. Ely. Curious lights and the sound of footsteps are reported to have been experienced at this ancient and historic old inn. But that might well be the tip of the spectral iceberg given that few are willing to divulge their own encounters at what was once known as the Slaughtered Lamb. And if somewhere with a name like that isn’t the home of something spooky, nowhere will be. The Lamb | TripAdvisor
Essex
The Mistley Thorn. Nr Manningtree. Thought to date from around 1723, this former coaching inn is today a popular little boutique hotel and restaurant. Clearly to the taste of otherworldly folks, several ghosts have been seen here, including one who is thought to be Matthew Hopkins – the notorious 17th century Witchfinder General. Lastminute.com
The Red Lion. Colchester. This celebrated old inn is reputed to be home to one Alice Miller who, it is said, was most “foully done to death” in the 1630’s. Guests hoping to make her acquaintance are advised to spend time in the hotel’s upstairs bar. Booking.com
The Sun Inn. Dedham. Could the young woman sometimes seen here be the last to have been executed for witchcraft in the county? Whatever the truth, it is said that around noon is the best time to catch a glimpse of her if she deigns to appear. TripAdvisor
Hertfordshire
Brocket Arms. Ayot St. Lawrence. This beautiful 14th century inn is allegedly haunted by a priest who was both tried and executed here. What his crime is supposed to have been we cannot be sure, but the building itself was formerly the monastic quarters for the nearby church. TripAdvisor
Down Hall. Hatfield Heath. This 16th century country house hotel even runs its own “haunted house weekends” which suggests something spooky. Booking.com | LateRooms | Lastminute.com
The George. Bishop’s Stortford. A mist-
Bell Hotel. Thetford. Many experts in the paranormal say that this is one of the most haunted inns in England. Indeed, many of its guests are those seeking an encounter with otherworldly beings. 15th century in origin and with religious connections, it’s no surprise that one of the ghosts here is said to be a hooded monk (who seem to get everywhere). The Bell | Booking.com | Lastminute.com
Scole Inn. Diss. Thought to have been built during the 1650’s, The Scole Inn is thought to be the abode of a spirit called Emma – a woman some say was murdered by her husband who suspected her of having an affair. The best place to stand a chance of meeting her, apparently, is the staircase (where she manifests herself as a ‘white lady’). Booking.com | TripAdvisor
The Old Hall Inn. Sea Palling. It is said that the ghostly figure of a woman has been seen sitting in the lounge in addition to a fair few other inexplicable events. TripAdvisor
Tudor Rose Hotel. Kings Lynn. Dating from circa 1500, the Tudor Rose is said to be home to several ghosts including a ‘grey lady’ who most often makes herself seen in the restaurant. Other paranormal hotspots include room number 7 and the back bar. TripAdvisor
Suffolk
The Bell. Walberswick. Six centuries old, the Bell is one of those places where ghosts are said to have been seen, but little other information exists. TripAdvisor
The Bull. Long Melford. A splendid piece of East Anglian Tudor architecture, the ghost that inhabits the Bull might just be that of Richard Evered who was murdered here in the mid 1600’s (or so the story goes). For further information try Booking.com | The Bull | LateRooms
The Swan. Lavenham. There are over 300 listed buildings in Lavenham, and the 15th century Swan is one of them. Those hoping for a meeting with the building’s female ghost should try room 15. More details (of a practical rather than ethereal nature) are available at Booking.com | LateRooms
The White Hart. Blythburgh. This old 16th century inn was once a courthouse and the scene of ghostly activity. Alas, not so much of late, but independent reviews suggest that it remains popular with those who stay here. TripAdvisor
For accommodation connected to figures from the past, see the full Historic Hotels in Suffolk section
On this page... period hotels and traditional inns with reputed connections to paranormal events, including: Menzies Flitwick Manor; the Swan of Lavenham; The Scole Inn at Diss; the Bell at Thetford; the Haycock at Wansford; Down Hall of Hatfield Heath; Red Lion in Colchester; the Slaughtered Lamb in Ely; and the Old Ferryboat at St. Ives. Please get in touch if you believe there is a property you believe should be included in this particular section -
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Haunted Hotels in the East of England and East Anglia
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Menzies Flitwick Manor
The Swan of Lavenham
The Bull at Long Melford