Mrs. Goodhew
Poltergeist
Mrs. Goodhew is believed to be the spirit of a 19th-century landlady who lovingly watches over The Angel Hotel. She manifests as unexplained sounds, gentle knocks, and occasional brief sightings.
Documented Supernatural Encounters
Meet the 18 documented spirits haunting suffolk's historic hotels. Each ghost has their own tragic tale, from murders and accidents to broken hearts and unfinished business.
Poltergeist
Mrs. Goodhew is believed to be the spirit of a 19th-century landlady who lovingly watches over The Angel Hotel. She manifests as unexplained sounds, gentle knocks, and occasional brief sightings.
Residual Haunting
An unseen presence, possibly distinct from Mrs. Goodhew, is said to haunt the cellar bar of The Angel Hotel, making its presence known through sounds and shadowy movements.
Residual Haunting
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.
Poltergeist
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.
Intelligent Haunting
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.
Poltergeist
A peculiar and playful ghostly manifestation at The Swan involves guests reporting their feet being tickled in the night, an act attributed to a mischievous spirit, possibly the Grey Lady.
Child Spirit
Some staff at The Swan have reported hearing the faint sound of a child giggling or running in hallways when no children were present, suggesting a possible child spirit.
Intelligent Haunting
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.
Residual Haunting
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.
Residual Haunting
A serene apparition of a woman in a white or light grey flowing gown is sometimes seen in the upstairs corridors of The Black Lion, adding to its gentle haunted reputation.
Residual Haunting
An unseen presence at The Black Lion makes itself known through the distinct aroma of pipe or cigar smoke in the bar area, long after closing and when no smokers are present.
Poltergeist
Minor, harmless pranks like moved items or mysteriously filled bathtubs at The Black Lion are attributed to a playful, unseen spirit, adding a touch of whimsy to its hauntings.
Child Spirit
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.
Intelligent Haunting
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.
Poltergeist
The spirit of Sir Thomas Seckford, the Tudor founder of Seckford Hall, is believed to still roam his beloved home, overseeing its affairs with a dignified and sometimes stern presence.
Intelligent Haunting
A melancholic female spirit, known as the Grey or White Lady, is frequently reported at Seckford Hall, often linked to lost love or the loss of a child, and seen in corridors or the gardens.
Intelligent Haunting
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.
Residual Haunting
An elderly male servant, affectionately nicknamed 'Mr. Cooper' by staff, is said to continue his duties in the afterlife at Seckford Hall, often seen in the Great Hall or corridors.
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