Haunted Hosts

A peaceful hooded monk spirit, believed to be connected to nearby Thetford Priory, who watches over guests at the Bell Hotel. His presence is felt throughout the building but he most commonly appears in the main suite bedroom.

The spirit of Betty Radcliffe, an 18th-century landlady of the Bell Hotel, continues to care for guests and staff more than two centuries after her death. Known for her exceptional hospitality during the inn's golden age as a coaching house, her presence manifests through period perfumes and protective maternal care.

A young girl aged 12-13 years manifests in Room 29 of the Bell Hotel, appearing in a long white gown with puffed sleeves and a garland around her neck. Her self-illuminating form has been witnessed by multiple guests, creating one of the most compelling ghost encounters in Norfolk.

Emma, brutally murdered by her jealous husband in the 1750s after false accusations of adultery, appears as the White Lady of Scole, still seeking to prove her innocence and find peace.

The supernatural echo of a highwayman who used the Scole Inn as refuge, whose desperate escape attempts continue to reverberate through the building as phantom horse hooves galloping through the night.

A man who accrued devastating gambling debts attempted suicide by shooting himself, but survived long enough to be taken to Room 18, where his final words were 'I will return' before dying from his wounds.

A woman who committed suicide over romantic complications involving two lovers, now eternally walks the corridors and staircases of the Duke's Head Hotel, identifiable by her distinctive red clothing.

A kindly elderly chambermaid spirit from the 17th-18th century who continues to tend to her duties, appearing in an outdated grey maid's uniform and always accompanied by the scent of musty lavender.

The spirit of Thomas Anguish, who served as Mayor of Norwich from 1611-1617, continues to patrol the hotel grounds. He lived in a house that was later incorporated into the Maids Head and appears deeply troubled by something he observes, perhaps still concerned with the welfare of Norwich's most vulnerable citizens, particularly children.

A bride who was murdered by her bridegroom on their wedding day within the Tudor Rose Hotel. She appears as a short woman in a white wedding dress with infinite sadness, eternally walking the staircase where her joy turned to tragedy.