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Haunted Hotels in Suffolk

Suffolk, a county of captivating coastlines, ancient woodlands, and historic market towns, is deeply woven with tales of the supernatural. Its landscape, marked by centuries of human endeavor from medieval wool trade prosperity to wartime events, provides a fertile ground for ghostly legends. Centuries-old inns, grand manors, and humble cottages alike are said to harbour restless spirits, each with a story rooted in Suffolk's rich and often dramatic past. From the tragic Grey Ladies of Lavenham to murdered landlords in Long Melford and the watchful spirits of former innkeepers, Suffolk offers a chilling journey into England's haunted heritage, where history and folklore meet.

5 operating hotels

Available for booking

1 heritage site

Historical locations

Operating Haunted Hotels (5)

Exterior of Seckford Hall Hotel and Spa
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Built between 1553 and 1558 by Sir Thomas Seckford.

Seckford Hall Hotel and Spa

Woodbridge, Suffolk

👻 3
Ghosts

Seckford Hall is renowned as one of Suffolk's most haunted locations, with its primary spirit being Sir Thomas Seckford ...

👻 Famous Residents:

Sir Thomas Seckford (foun... The Remorseful Stepmother... +1 more
🛏️ 40+ bedrooms (various sources indicate between 34-41 rooms) rooms
4-star
Exterior of The Angel Hotel Bury St Edmunds
$$$$
Built in 1452

The Angel Hotel Bury St Edmunds

Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

👻 3
Ghosts

The Angel Hotel in Bury St Edmunds is renowned for one of England's most famous and tragic ghost stories - the tale of t...

👻 Famous Residents:

The Phantom Fiddler Underground Tunnel Spirit +1 more
🛏️ 77 rooms
4-star
Exterior of The Bull Hotel (Long Melford)
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Built around 1450

The Bull Hotel (Long Melford)

Long Melford, Suffolk

👻 4
Ghosts

Long called 'one of England's most haunted inns.' Renowned for the ghost of Richard Evered, murdered here in 1648 by Rog...

👻 Famous Residents:

Richard Evered (murdered ... Roger Greene (the murdere... +2 more
🛏️ 25 rooms
3-star
Exterior of The Crown Hotel (Framlingham)
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Built around 1530

The Crown Hotel (Framlingham)

Framlingham, Suffolk

👻 3
Ghosts

Known for paranormal activity including the spirit of a small child linked to a historical fire tragedy, and an elderly ...

👻 Famous Residents:

Tragic Child Ghost 'The Old Dear' (elderly f... +1 more
🛏️ 14 rooms
3-star
Exterior of The Swan Hotel and Spa
$$$$
Parts date to circa 1390

The Swan Hotel and Spa

Babergh District, Suffolk

👻 4
Ghosts

Often cited as Suffolk's most haunted hotel. The best-known spirit is the Room 15 Housekeeper, a tragic 19th-century wom...

👻 Famous Residents:

The Room 15 Housekeeper The Grey Lady of Lavenham +2 more
🛏️ 45 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 The Angel Hotel Lavenham
Historical Site
Circa 1420

The Angel Hotel Lavenham

Babergh District, Suffolk

👻 2
Ghosts

The Angel in Lavenham is reputed to harbour the ghost of a former landlady, a kindly woman believed to be from the 19th ...

👻 Famous Residents:

The Old Landlady (possibl... Unseen Rocker
🛏️ Former hotel (8 rooms)
📜 Heritage site

Planning Your Haunted Suffolk Adventure

Multiple Locations

Plan a haunted hotel tour across Suffolk with 6 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.