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Documented Supernatural Encounters

Ghost Stories from suffolk

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.

18
Documented Spirits
7
Haunted Hotels
4
Types of Spirits
600+
Years of History

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Mrs. Goodhew

Poltergeist

19th century
📍 The Angel Hotel

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.

🏰 Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk
🔥 4 hotspots

Most Active Areas:

Cellar bar (Wingspan... Grand staircase +2 more
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Cellar Specter

Residual Haunting

Unknown
📍 The Angel Hotel

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.

🏰 Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk
🔥 2 hotspots

Most Active Areas:

Wingspan cellar bar Passageways within t...
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The Old Landlady

Residual Haunting

19th century (speculated)
📍 The Angel Hotel

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.

🏰 Babergh District, Suffolk
🔥 4 hotspots

Most Active Areas:

Room 2 Room 4 +2 more
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Unseen Rocker

Poltergeist

Unknown
📍 The Angel Hotel

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.

🏰 Babergh District, Suffolk
🔥 1 hotspot

Most Active Areas:

Snug by the fireplac...
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The Grey Lady of Lavenham

Intelligent Haunting

19th century
📍 The Swan Hotel and Spa

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.

🏰 Babergh District, Suffolk
🔥 4 hotspots

Most Active Areas:

Room 15 (the 'Haunte... Corridors in the old... +2 more
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Mischievous Maid (Foot-Tickler)

Poltergeist

Unknown (possibly 19th century)
📍 The Swan Hotel and Spa

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.

🏰 Babergh District, Suffolk
🔥 1 hotspot

Most Active Areas:

A specific guest roo...
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Unseen Child

Child Spirit

Unknown
📍 The Swan Hotel and Spa

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.

🏰 Babergh District, Suffolk
🔥 2 hotspots

Most Active Areas:

Courtyard area Hallways
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Richard Evered

Intelligent Haunting

1648 (English Civil War)
📍 The Bull Hotel (Long Melford)

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.

🏰 Long Melford, Suffolk
🔥 4 hotspots

Most Active Areas:

Room 4 Corridor outside Roo... +2 more
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The Phantom Maid (White Lady Maid)

Residual Haunting

Victorian era (speculated)
📍 The Bull Hotel (Long Melford)

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.

🏰 Long Melford, Suffolk
🔥 2 hotspots

Most Active Areas:

Main staircase Upper floor landings...
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The Lady in White

Residual Haunting

Unknown (possibly 18th or 19th century)
📍 The Black Lion (Long Melford)

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.

🏰 Long Melford, Suffolk
🔥 3 hotspots

Most Active Areas:

Upstairs corridors Room 5 (reported sig... +1 more
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The Smoking Gentleman

Residual Haunting

Unknown (possibly Victorian or Edwardian)
📍 The Black Lion (Long Melford)

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.

🏰 Long Melford, Suffolk
🔥 2 hotspots

Most Active Areas:

Bar area Lounge near the fire...
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Playful Spirit

Poltergeist

Unknown
📍 The Black Lion (Long Melford)

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.

🏰 Long Melford, Suffolk
🔥 2 hotspots

Most Active Areas:

Guest rooms Bathrooms
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Young Boy (Fire Victim)

Child Spirit

17th century (linked to 1683 fire)
📍 The Crown Hotel (Framlingham)

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.

🏰 Framlingham, Suffolk
🔥 3 hotspots

Most Active Areas:

Room 3 Upstairs corridor ne... +1 more
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The Old Dear (Elderly Lady)

Intelligent Haunting

Victorian era (speculated)
📍 The Crown Hotel (Framlingham)

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.

🏰 Framlingham, Suffolk
🔥 4 hotspots

Most Active Areas:

Lounge area (especia... Main staircase +2 more
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Sir Thomas Seckford

Poltergeist

16th century (Tudor)
📍 Seckford Hall Hotel and Spa

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.

🏰 Woodbridge, Suffolk
🔥 4 hotspots

Most Active Areas:

Great Hall Corridors of the mai... +2 more
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The Grey/White Lady

Intelligent Haunting

Unknown (possibly Tudor or later)
📍 Seckford Hall Hotel and Spa

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.

🏰 Woodbridge, Suffolk
🔥 4 hotspots

Most Active Areas:

Upper floor corridor... Top of the spiral st... +2 more
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The Remorseful Stepmother

Intelligent Haunting

Unknown (possibly 17th or 18th century)
📍 Seckford Hall Hotel and Spa

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.

🏰 Woodbridge, Suffolk
🔥 3 hotspots

Most Active Areas:

Library Grand staircase +1 more
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The Phantom Butler/Old Servant ('Mr. Cooper')

Residual Haunting

19th century (speculated)
📍 Seckford Hall Hotel and Spa

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.

🏰 Woodbridge, Suffolk
🔥 3 hotspots

Most Active Areas:

Great Hall Corridors of the mai... +1 more

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