Unidentified Presence
Poltergeist Unknown
An unseen entity of unknown identity that occupies the inn.
Most Active Areas:
Bar Common areas at...
Lamb Hotel
Ely, Cambridgeshire
15th-century origins (coaching inn) 3-star Unknown Rooms
1 Ghost
The Resident Spirits
View All County GhostsAt least one unidentified presence rumored to roam the hotel.
Known Ghosts:
Unidentified Presence (Poltergeist)
Guests and staff have reported inexplicable noises echoing at night – disembodied footsteps in empty corridors and mysterious lights that flicker with no source. On occasion, chairs have been observed moving on their own in the bar, as if an unseen patron had pushed them.
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Historical Background
Building Age
15th-century origins (coaching inn)
Original Purpose
Coaching inn and public house
Historical Significance
Located in Ely’s city centre under the Cathedral’s shadow; formerly known as “The Slaughtered Lamb,” hinting at a storied past.
Architecture
Traditional timber-framed inn with later alterations
What Guests Experience
Reported Activity
Phantom footsteps, unexplained lights, and objects (like chairs) shifting without explanation are the primary phenomena.
Most Active Areas
The bar and common areas at night, when the building is quiet.
Witness Accounts
Visitors have recounted hearing heavy footsteps approach their rooms late at night only to find no one there, and staff have been startled by lights turning on after closing time when the rooms were empty.
Paranormal Investigations
Though not a frequent site for organized investigations, the Lamb’s paranormal reputation is well-known locally, even featuring on Ely’s guided ghost tours.
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Price Range: Moderate (Varies by season and room type)
Rooms: Unknown
Spirits: 1 Ghost
📅 Sample dates:2025-06-06 to 2025-06-08 • 2 adults
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Paranormal Tip: Book rooms the bar and common areas at night for the best chance of supernatural encounters!
Contact Details
Special Packages
Occasionally part of broader Ely ghost hunting weekend packages.
Accessibility
Older building, specific accessibility information should be confirmed directly with the hotel.
Other Haunted Sites Nearby
Ely Cathedral, Oliver Cromwell's House, Ely Museum (Old Gaol), Various locations in Ely reported to have monk apparitions.
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