King's Lynn, Norfolk
The Tudor Rose Hotel is considered one of King's Lynn's most haunted buildings, with a tragic central ghost story involving a bride who was murdered by her bridegroom on their wedding day. This traumatic event occurred within the building and created the hotel's primary supernatural resident - a short woman with a look of infinite sadness who appears wearing a white wedding dress. She is most commonly seen walking up the stairs, eternally replaying her tragic final moments. The anniversary of the wedding is said to be when she appears most frequently, suggesting the supernatural activity is tied to the specific date of her murder.
The Grey Lady (murdered bride) and various other supernatural presences including phantom figures clearing snow
The Christmas Snow Clearer: Another supernatural manifestation involves a strange figure seen clearing snow from the hotel's yard at Christmas time. This phantom worker appears during winter months, diligently performing a task that suggests either a dedicated former employee continuing their duties in death, or a seasonal spirit connected to the building's long history of hospitality during the harsh Norfolk winters.
General Supernatural Activity: Beyond these specific spirits, the Tudor Rose experiences the full range of paranormal phenomena including footsteps heard regularly throughout the building, shadows that pass without natural explanation, items that move on their own, doors that open by themselves, and cold spots that steal into certain rooms without any natural cause.
A bride who was murdered by her bridegroom on their wedding day within the Tudor Rose Hotel. She appears as a short woman in a white wedding dress with infinite sadness, eternally walking the staircase where her joy turned to tragedy.
Parts dating from the 12th century, with the oldest sections over 800 years old
Originally three separate dwellings dating from medieval period, with the oldest timber-framed upper storey dating to 1645
The Tudor Rose Hotel occupies a site that has been continuously inhabited since the 12th century, making it one of King's Lynn's oldest surviving buildings. The structure is divided into two parts, including an old timber-framed 1645 upper storey that represents some of the finest Tudor architecture remaining in King's Lynn. The building has witnessed centuries of King's Lynn's maritime trading history and has been associated with mystery and supernatural activity throughout its existence. Its location near the Tuesday Market Place and St. Nicholas Church puts it at the heart of King's Lynn's historic center.
Mixed architectural periods with 12th-century foundations, Tudor timber-framed upper levels dating to 1645, and later modifications. The building showcases the evolution of King's Lynn architecture over eight centuries, with exposed timber beams, medieval stone work, and period features throughout.
Regular supernatural activity includes phantom footsteps throughout the building, particularly on the ancient staircase where the murdered bride is most often seen. Guests and staff report shadows passing through rooms with no natural explanation, and objects moving without human intervention. Doors open and close on their own, particularly in the older sections of the building. Cold spots appear suddenly in certain rooms, often accompanied by the feeling of an unseen presence. The overall atmosphere is one of lingering sadness rather than malevolence, suggesting the spirits are trapped by tragic circumstances rather than malicious intent.
The main staircase is the focal point for supernatural activity, where the murdered bride's ghost is most frequently encountered. The older Tudor sections of the building, particularly those dating to the 1645 timber-framed construction, experience the highest levels of paranormal activity. Certain guest rooms report more encounters than others, particularly those in the historic parts of the building. The exterior yard area where the phantom snow clearer appears during winter months also shows seasonal supernatural activity.
Staff and guests over many years have reported encounters with the murdered bride, with descriptions remaining remarkably consistent regarding her appearance in a white wedding dress and her infinitely sad demeanor. The phantom snow clearer has been witnessed by multiple people during winter months, always performing the same task of clearing snow from the yard. Local residents and paranormal investigators familiar with King's Lynn's supernatural heritage regularly cite the Tudor Rose as one of the town's most reliably active haunted locations.
The Tudor Rose Hotel has been investigated by local paranormal groups and is regularly featured in King's Lynn ghost walks and supernatural tours. The building's reputation as one of King's Lynn's most haunted locations makes it a focal point for paranormal researchers exploring the town's supernatural heritage. Local ghost tour guides often include the hotel in their routes, sharing the tragic story of the murdered bride with visitors to the historic town center.
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Paranormal Tip: Book rooms the main staircase is the focal point for supernatural activity for the best chance of supernatural encounters!
Address:
11 Nicholas Street, King's Lynn, Norfolk PE30 1LZ
Phone: +44 1553 762824
Status: Operating (historic hotel and restaurant)
Character rooms in the historic sections available. The hotel acknowledges its haunted reputation, with some rooms rumored to be haunted by the Grey Lady. Guests with paranormal interests can request these specific rooms.
Limited accessibility due to the building's 12th-century origins and Tudor construction. The historic nature with ancient staircases and medieval structure means wheelchair access is restricted to ground floor areas only.
Located in the heart of King's Lynn's supernatural landscape. Tuesday Market Place (100m) - former execution site for witches; Duke's Head Hotel (200m) - haunted by the Red Lady; True's Yard Fisherfolk Museum (300m) - home to nearly 40 ghosts; St. Nicholas Chapel (50m) - site of medieval exorcisms; Custom House (400m) - features the mysterious Witch's Heart carving.
Book your stay and experience The Murdered Bride and other supernatural activity firsthand. Many guests report paranormal encounters during their visits.