Ghost Hunt at The Bell Hotel, Thetford - November 8th 2025

The Bell’s story begins in the year 1493, when weary travellers journeying between London and Norwich sought refuge within its walls. Though centuries have passed, the inn still breathes with its Tudor soul—its ancient timbers hiding secrets in every shadow, its faded wall paintings bearing silent witness to all that has come before.

Guests who have lingered here speak of strange visitations: unseen footsteps pacing the corridors, icy breaths against their necks, and scents of perfume drifting through rooms where no living soul resides.

Some whisper that these disturbances belong to Elizabeth Radcliffe—“Betty,” the landlady of The Bell in the 18th century. Her life was cut short in 1750, when she was murdered at the hands of her lover. Now her sorrow binds her to this place, and her spirit is said to roam the halls. The drawing room is where she is most often seen, her presence heavy in the air, as though she waits for something… or someone.

Yet Betty is not alone. A hooded monk has been sighted in the main suite, his face forever hidden, his purpose unknown. And from the windows, the pale figure of a young girl watches passersby, her hollow gaze following those who dare to look up.

On this night, when the restaurant closes and silence falls, we shall claim the run of The Bell Hotel—save for the cellar, which remains forbidden. From 7:30 pm until 1 am, we will walk among its restless spirits, listening for their whispers, feeling for their touch, and perhaps even glimpsing their mournful faces in the shadows.

Join us, if you dare, for our first haunted vigil at The Bell Hotel, Thetford.

The Bell Hotel

King Street

Thetford

IP24 2AZ