King's Lynn, Norfolk
The former 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 stabbed to death by her new husband shortly after their wedding. According to multiple sources, this traumatic event occurred within the building and created the hotel's primary supernatural resident - a short woman described as the 'Small Lady' who appears wearing a long white wedding dress. She is most commonly seen walking up the stairs and phantom footsteps are heard throughout the building. Her presence continues despite the building's conversion to residential apartments, suggesting the spiritual trauma transcends physical changes to the property.
The Murdered Bride (Small Lady in white wedding dress) and various other supernatural presences including phantom figures clearing snow
The Murdered Bride: The hotel's primary ghost story centers on a wedding that ended in horrific violence. On what should have been the happiest day of her life, a bride was murdered by her new husband within the walls of what is now the Tudor Rose Hotel. The reasons for this shocking act have been lost to history, but the spiritual consequences continue to manifest centuries later. The bride's ghost appears as a short woman wearing a white wedding dress, her face marked by infinite sadness reflecting the tragic end to what began as a celebration. She is most frequently seen walking up the hotel's staircase, as if eternally ascending toward a happiness that was brutally stolen from her. The anniversary of her wedding day is reported to be when her appearances are most frequent and vivid. 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. Originally three separate medieval dwellings, the structure was built on the site of a former nunnery and surrounded by the town's old defensive walls. The building 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, religious upheaval during the Reformation, and the witch trial period of 1580-1680. Its location near the Tuesday Market Place, where public executions took place, and St. Nicholas Church puts it at the heart of King's Lynn's historic center and explains the concentration of supernatural activity in the area.
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.
While you can no longer stay overnight at this historic location, its ghost stories and architectural heritage remain an important part of local paranormal history.
Status:Closed as hotel (converted to residential apartments in 2021)
While you can't stay here anymore, the building and its ghost stories remain part of local heritage. Use the information below to learn about the site's history.
This site remains historically significant. The building and its paranormal legacy continue to be part of local heritage tours.
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Historical Note: The most active paranormal areas were reported to be near the main staircase is the focal point for supernatural activity when this was an operating hotel.
Address:
11 Nicholas Street, King's Lynn, Norfolk PE30 1LZ
Phone: +44 1553 762824
Status: Closed as hotel (converted to residential apartments in 2021)
N/A - No longer operating as hotel. Previously offered character rooms in historic sections with acknowledgment of haunted reputation.
Private residential property - public access no longer available except for exterior viewing as part of King's Lynn heritage tours.
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Though no longer operating as accommodation, Tudor Rose Hotel remains an important piece of Norfolk's paranormal heritage. Learn about The Murdered Bride and the supernatural activity that made this location famous.