Haunted Hosts

Haunted Hotels in Norfolk

Norfolk stands among England's most haunted counties, its spectral reputation forged by over a millennium of turbulent history spanning Roman settlements, Saxon kingdoms, Norman conquests, and medieval religious upheavals. The county's ghostly legacy is deeply rooted in pivotal historical events including Boudicca's revolt, the establishment of numerous monastic foundations, the dissolution of the monasteries, and the infamous witch trials that terrorised the region during the 16th and 17th centuries. From the ancient streets of Norwich, England's most haunted city where 49% of residents report paranormal experiences, to the atmospheric market towns of Thetford and King's Lynn, Norfolk is rich with stories of restless spirits, murdered brides, hooded monks, and vengeful witches. The county's historic coaching inns and medieval buildings serve as epicenters for supernatural activity, with many hauntings directly linked to verifiable historical figures and tragic events. The sheer density of ancient religious sites, from ruined priories to medieval churches, combined with Norfolk's role in major historical upheavals like Kett's Rebellion and the witch trials, creates a landscape where the past refuses to rest. These haunted accommodations offer guests the unique opportunity to experience Norfolk's spectral heritage firsthand, sleeping in rooms where centuries of history echo through ghostly encounters.