Haunted Hosts

A dark and tragic tale haunts Seckford Hall's library and staircase: the ghost of a Remorseful Stepmother, forever tormented by guilt over the death of her starved stepson.

The spirit of Sir Thomas Seckford, the eminent Tudor lawyer who built Seckford Hall, is said to maintain a protective but troubled presence over his ancestral home, reputedly still aggrieved by the mishandling of funds he left for the poor.

The tragic tale of a brave musician who disappeared whilst exploring the ancient tunnel system beneath The Angel Hotel, leaving behind only the haunting echoes of his fiddle music.

The Angel Hotel in Lavenham is said to be watched over by the gentle spirit of 'The Old Landlady,' believed to be a former 19th-century owner who ensures the inn's welfare.

A peculiar haunting at The Angel in Lavenham involves a rocking chair by the fireplace that reportedly moves on its own, attributed to a gentle, unseen spirit.

Beyond its historical ghosts, The Bull Hotel experiences ongoing poltergeist phenomena including flying objects, temperature drops, and mysterious disturbances that have been investigated by renowned paranormal researchers.

A spectral maid in Victorian-era uniform is frequently reported on the main staircase and in the corridors of The Bull Hotel, seemingly still performing her duties.

Richard Evered, the landlord of The Bull Hotel, was murdered on the premises in 1648. His restless spirit is now the inn's most famous ghost, often seen in 17th-century attire, particularly in Room 4.

An affectionate elderly female ghost, known as 'The Old Dear,' is said to frequent The Crown Hotel, often seen in the lounge or on the staircase, exuding a peaceful presence.

A young boy, believed to have perished in a 17th-century fire at The Crown Hotel, is said to haunt its upstairs corridors, particularly near Room 3, appearing sad and lost.

The Swan Hotel's most famous phantom is the Grey Lady, believed to be a heartbroken 19th-century housekeeper who died tragically. She haunts Room 15 and the older wings of the hotel.

An unusual manifestation of The Swan's housekeeper ghost involves the tickling of guests' feet, most famously experienced by a visiting nun in Room 15.

The most documented ghost at The Swan Hotel is the spirit of a 19th-century housekeeper who committed suicide in what is now Room 15, after being jilted at the altar whilst pregnant.

Staff at The Swan have reported hearing the soft laughter and footsteps of a child, believed to be connected to the building's time as the Railway Women's Convalescent Home from 1911-1963.