Discover the fascinating history behind The Bull Hotel. From its 17th-century (built circa 1670s) on site of former burial ground origins to its role in local heritage.
The Bull has served as Peterborough's premier hotel for over 350 years, evolving from an 8-room coaching inn to the city's only AA-recognised 4-star hotel. Archaeological excavations in 1999 revealed brick burial vaults and human remains beneath the building, confirming legends that it was built on consecrated ground, possibly a former Nonconformist chapel cemetery. The hotel played crucial roles during the coaching era (1700s-1840s), the railway boom following 1850, and housed military officers during both World Wars. Major expansions occurred in 1901 and the 1970s, with extensive refurbishment under Peel Hotels from 1998.
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Explore the fascinating 350-year history of The Bull Hotel, from its origins as a modest coaching inn to becoming Peterborough's premier four-star establishment, uncovering the layers of history that may explain its supernatural residents.
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