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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.

4 operating hotels

Available for booking

1 heritage site

Historical locations

373 paranormal sites

Unexplained phenomena & supernatural locations

Operating Haunted Hotels (4)

Exterior of Bell Hotel
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15th century origins

Bell Hotel

Thetford, Norfolk

👻 4
Ghosts

The Bell Hotel is considered by many paranormal experts to be one of the most haunted inns in England, with a reputation...

👻 Famous Residents:

A hooded monk (believed t... Betty Radcliffe (18th-cen... +2 more
🛏️ 46 rooms
3-star
Exterior of Scole Inn Hotel
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Built in 1655

Scole Inn Hotel

Scole, Norfolk

👻 1
Ghost

The Scole Inn is home to two distinct supernatural presences tied to violent historical events. The primary ghost is Emm...

👻 Famous Residents:

Emma (murdered wife) and ...
🛏️ Multiple rooms
4-star
Exterior of The Dukes Head Hotel
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Built between 1683-1689

The Dukes Head Hotel

King's Lynn, Norfolk

👻 1
Ghost

The Duke's Head Hotel is reputedly haunted by several spirits, with both ghosts being suicide victims. The most prominen...

👻 Famous Residents:

The Red Lady (woman who k...
🛏️ 79 rooms
4-star
Exterior of The Maids Head Hotel
$$$
Dating back to the 13th century

The Maids Head Hotel

Norwich, Norfolk

👻 1
Ghost

The Maids Head is renowned as Norwich's most haunted hotel, home to two well-documented resident spirits. The Grey Maid,...

👻 Famous Residents:

The Grey Maid (elderly wo...
🛏️ 84 rooms
4-star

Historical Paranormal Sites (1)

These locations are no longer operating as hotels but remain important to the area's paranormal heritage.

Exterior of Tudor Rose Hotel
Historical Site
Parts dating from the 12th century, with the oldest sections over 800 years old

Tudor Rose Hotel

King's Lynn, Norfolk

👻 1
Ghost

The former Tudor Rose Hotel is considered one of King's Lynn's most haunted buildings, with a tragic central ghost story...

👻 Famous Residents:

The Murdered Bride (Small...
🛏️ Former hotel (Formerly 14 rooms, now residential apartments rooms)
📜 Heritage site

Paranormal Sites in Norfolk

Discover 373 documented paranormal locations throughout Norfolk, including ghost sightings, UFO encounters, unexplained phenomena, and supernatural occurrences.

Types of Paranormal Activity

Apparition 231
Legend 41
Shuck 31
Cryptozoology 19
Unknown 14
UFO 9

Featured Paranormal Sites

Thetford Ghost Car Sighting

A11, Thetford

On the A11 near Thetford, a strange encounter took place in 2006. A driver and their passenger were stopped at temporary traffic lights on a slip road. As they waited, they spotted a man wearing goggles and a hat in what they thought was a classic vehicle from the 1930s. The car seemed to appear out of nowhere, and the witnesses were caught off guard. As they drove away, they noticed the old car had vanished into thin air.

Road 20th century

The Devil's Quick Drink

Devil's Punchbowl, Thetford

Deep in the Norfolk countryside lies the enigmatic Devil's Punchbowl, a mere with a water level that seems to fluctuate of its own accord. Locals have long attributed the sudden disappearance of water to the Devil himself taking a quick drink while passing by. This strange phenomenon has captured the imagination of many, sparking whispers of paranormal activity in the area. The Devil's Punchbowl is a place where myth and mystery converge, leaving visitors to ponder the truth behind the legend.

Mere Unknown

Anne Boleyn's Ghostly Procession

Blickling Hall, Blickling

Blickling Hall, a stunning country house in Norfolk, is said to be haunted by the ghost of Anne Boleyn, the ill-fated wife of Henry VIII. Every year on May 19th, a chilling spectacle unfolds on the driveway. A coach, pulled by four headless horses, comes to a stop, and Anne Boleyn, her head in her lap, steps out onto the driveway. According to legend, her headless white ghost then proceeds to inspect each room of the Hall, the very place where she spent her childhood. This eerie procession is said to be a reenactment of the events leading up to her tragic execution.

Country House Tudor

Anne Boleyn's Ghostly Return

Salle Church, Salle

Salle Church stands quietly in the Norfolk countryside, its ancient stones bearing witness to centuries of history. And it's here, in this peaceful place of worship, that the ghost of Anne Boleyn is said to appear. According to local legend, the former queen's body was secretly removed from the Tower of London and brought to Salle Church for burial. It's a story that's impossible to verify, but what's certain is that Anne Boleyn's spirit is believed to haunt this very church, her presence a poignant reminder of the tragic events that led to her execution.

Church Tudor

Moat Farm Battlefield Screams

Moat Farm, Downham Market

Moat Farm in Downham Market, Norfolk, is a place where the past seems to linger. In the late 1800s, locals reported hearing blood-curdling screams and shouting echoing across the fields, sending shivers down the spines of anyone who dared to venture near. The air was said to be filled with a spooky mist that shrouded the area, adding to the sense of unease. It's as if the farm was a battleground, where the sounds of conflict and chaos still resonated long after the fighting had stopped.

Farm Victorian

The Bear Sized Hound of Yarmouth

Yarmouth South Station, Great Yarmouth

Yarmouth South Station, a now defunct railway station in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, is said to be haunted by a mysterious creature known as the Bear Sized Hound. In 1860, two witnesses reported seeing a massive, white creature, roughly the size of a polar bear, leap over engines at the station. This sighting has become a fascinating footnote in the history of paranormal encounters in England, particularly given the creature's description as a Shuck, a type of ghostly hound said to roam certain areas of the country.

Former Railway Station Victorian

Planning Your Haunted Norfolk Adventure

Multiple Locations

Plan a haunted hotel tour across Norfolk with 5 unique locations to choose from.

Rich History

Each hotel comes with centuries of documented paranormal activity and fascinating historical background.

Modern Comfort

Experience the supernatural without sacrificing comfort - all hotels provide excellent modern amenities.