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Explore 6 detailed historical articles from suffolk's most historic hotels. From medieval origins to modern preservation, discover the rich heritage of this remarkable county.

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17th-18th Century (speculated) Read Article

The dark period associated with the tragic legend of the 'Remorseful Stepmother'.

Seckford Hall Hotel and Spa Seckford Hall: A Tudor Legacy Watched Over by Ghosts
20th Century Read Article

During renovations, human infant remains are reportedly found in a fireplace, lending grim credence to the Stepmother legend.

Seckford Hall Hotel and Spa Seckford Hall: A Tudor Legacy Watched Over by Ghosts
18th-19th Century Read Article

Serves as a prominent coaching stop on the London to Norwich route.

The Bull Hotel (Long Melford) The Bull Hotel: A Historic Inn Steeped in Murder and Legend
Unknown (historic) Read Article

A mummified cat is sealed into a wall as a protective charm (discovered later).

The Bull Hotel (Long Melford) The Bull Hotel: A Historic Inn Steeped in Murder and Legend
Historical period Read Article

A fire affects part of the inn, reportedly causing fatalities including children.

The Crown Hotel (Framlingham) The Crown Hotel: Framlingham's Historic Inn of Fires, Queens, and Ghosts
15th Century Read Article

Evolved into a busy inn.

The Swan Hotel and Spa The Swan Lavenham: History, Ghosts, and Enduring Legends

Served as an officers’ mess for the US Army Air Force.

The Swan Hotel and Spa The Swan Lavenham: History, Ghosts, and Enduring Legends
Late 19th Century Read Article

King Edward VII (as Prince of Wales) supposedly lunched at The Swan.

The Swan Hotel and Spa The Swan Lavenham: History, Ghosts, and Enduring Legends

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Seckford Hall: A Tudor Legacy Watched Over by Ghosts

Seckford Hall Hotel and Spa

📍 Woodbridge, Suffolk
Seckford Hall history

Seckford Hall, built between 1553 and 1558 for Queen Elizabeth I's court official Sir Thomas Seckford, is a magnificent Tudor mansion whose long and dramatic history has given rise to a host of enduring ghostly legends.

12 min read
9 events

Topics:

Seckford Hall h... Tudor mansion S... Thomas Seckford +3 more

From Sacred Pilgrimage to Literary Fame: The Angel Hotel's 570-Year Heritage

The Angel Hotel Bury St Edmunds

📍 Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Angel Hotel history

Discover the remarkable history of The Angel Hotel, from its origins serving medieval pilgrims to hosting Charles Dickens and surviving world wars.

8 min read
6 events

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Angel Hotel his... Bury St Edmunds... medieval coachi... +3 more

The Angel Hotel: A Cornerstone of Lavenham's Medieval Past

The Angel Hotel Lavenham

📍 Babergh District, Suffolk
Angel Hotel Lavenham history

The Angel Hotel in Lavenham, dating back to circa 1420, stands as a testament to the village's prosperous wool trade era and centuries of hospitality.

3 min read
5 events

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Angel Hotel Lav... medieval Lavenh... Suffolk wool tr... +2 more

The Bull Hotel: A Historic Inn Steeped in Murder and Legend

The Bull Hotel (Long Melford)

📍 Long Melford, Suffolk
Bull Hotel Long Melford history

The Bull Hotel in Long Melford, dating from 1450, is not only a stunning example of Tudor architecture but also the site of a documented Civil War murder, which fuels its most famous haunting.

6 min read
5 events

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Bull Hotel Long... Richard Evered ... historic inns S... +2 more

The Crown Hotel: Framlingham's Historic Inn of Fires, Queens, and Ghosts

The Crown Hotel (Framlingham)

📍 Framlingham, Suffolk
Crown Hotel Framlingham history

The Crown Hotel in Framlingham, established in the 16th century, has a dramatic history involving devastating fires, connections to Queen Mary Tudor, and enduring ghostly legends.

2 min read
6 events

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Crown Hotel Fra... historic inns S... Framlingham fir... +2 more

The Swan Lavenham: History, Ghosts, and Enduring Legends

The Swan Hotel and Spa

📍 Babergh District, Suffolk
Swan Hotel Lavenham history

The Swan Hotel & Spa in Lavenham, with over 600 years of history, is a tapestry of medieval architecture, significant events, and haunting folklore, particularly the tale of its Grey Lady.

2 min read
5 events

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Swan Hotel Lave... medieval Lavenh... Lavenham wool t... +2 more

Historic Hotels in suffolk

Seckford Hall Hotel and Spa

Woodbridge, Suffolk

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1 historical article available

The Angel Hotel Bury St Edmunds

Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

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1 historical article available

The Angel Hotel Lavenham

Babergh District, Suffolk

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1 historical article available

The Bull Hotel (Long Melford)

Long Melford, Suffolk

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1 historical article available

The Crown Hotel (Framlingham)

Framlingham, Suffolk

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1 historical article available

The Swan Hotel and Spa

Babergh District, Suffolk

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1 historical article available

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