Centuries of Documented History
Explore 7 detailed historical articles from suffolk's most historic hotels. From medieval origins to modern preservation, discover the rich heritage of this remarkable county.
Reportedly used as an officers’ mess.
Evolved into a busy inn.
Served as an officers’ mess for the US Army Air Force.
King Edward VII (as Prince of Wales) supposedly lunched at The Swan.
Serves as a prominent coaching stop on the London to Norwich route.
A mummified cat is sealed into a wall as a protective charm (discovered later).
Refashioned with a Georgian facade and operated by a notable female innkeeper.
Parts of the inn requisitioned by military officers.
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The Angel Hotel
The Angel Hotel, standing on Angel Hill for centuries, has witnessed much of Bury St Edmunds' rich and dramatic history, from medieval pilgrimages to modern festivals.
The Angel Hotel
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.
The Swan Hotel and Spa
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.
The Bull Hotel (Long Melford)
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.
The Black Lion (Long Melford)
The Black Lion in Long Melford, with its 15th-century origins and Georgian facade, has long been an inn of distinction, witnessing centuries of Suffolk's rich history and possibly hosting Beatrix Potter.
The Crown Hotel (Framlingham)
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.
Seckford Hall Hotel and Spa
Seckford Hall, built in the 1530s by Queen Elizabeth I's court official Thomas Seckford, is a magnificent Tudor mansion whose long and dramatic history has given rise to a host of enduring ghostly legends.
Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk
Building Age: Parts date to early 1400s (around 1452)
2 historical articles available
Babergh District, Suffolk
Building Age: Parts date to circa 1390 (over 600 years old)
1 historical article available
Long Melford, Suffolk
Building Age: Built around 1450
1 historical article available
Long Melford, Suffolk
Building Age: 15th-century building (c. 1460s), later an inn.
1 historical article available
Framlingham, Suffolk
Building Age: Built around 1530 (some sources say established 1553)
1 historical article available
Woodbridge, Suffolk
Building Age: Built circa 1530 by the Seckford family.
1 historical article available
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