Weird Suffolk

The House in the Clouds is one of the strangest sights on the Suffolk coast

7 strange things on the Suffolk and north Essex coast

The mysterious Beasts of the East map

The mysterious Beasts of the East map

How many of these 26 mythical Beasts from the East have you heard of?

Illustration from M R James story - often illustrated by his friend James McBryde

Illustration from M R James story - often illustrated by his friend James McBryde

Explore the Norfolk and Suffolk locations that inspired terrifying ghost stories

Brome Hall, just before demolition. Date: 1958. Picture: EDP LIBRARY

Brome Hall, just before demolition. Date: 1958. Picture: EDP LIBRARY

How many of these lost or abandoned Suffolk houses do you know?

This block of stone is last remains of Dodnash Priory.

This block of stone is last remains of Dodnash Priory.

Weird Suffolk: A curious corner of Suffolk with ghosts, tunnels and treasure

11 Eagle Street in Ipswich, is home to an Ogre above the doorway.

11 Eagle Street in Ipswich, is home to an Ogre above the doorway.

Weird Suffolk: The ogre that guards Eagle Street in Ipswich

The village of Elmsett was once home to a dropping well.

The village of Elmsett was once home to a dropping well.

Weird Suffolk: Elmsett’s lost magic well

Did the ghost of a local tailor knock a man down in Woodbridge in 1823?

Did the ghost of a local tailor knock a man down in Woodbridge in 1823?

Weird Suffolk: Don't cross this angry Woodbridge ghost!

A snake, thought to be a boa constrictor, has been seen on a path in Bury St Edmunds

A snake, thought to be a boa constrictor, has been seen on a path in Bury St Edmunds

27 'dangerous wild animals' kept as pets in Suffolk

The village Sproughton village sign shows the wild man who was said to live in nearby Devil's Wood.

The village Sproughton village sign shows the wild man who was said to live in nearby Devil's Wood.

Weird Suffolk: Is there a darker story behind the legend of the Wild Man of Sproughton?

The sounds of battle and a Saxon warrior ghost are said to haunt Tutt Hill near Barnham.

The sounds of battle and a Saxon warrior ghost are said to haunt Tutt Hill near Barnham.

Weird Suffolk: The screaming ghost that sold his soul to the Vikings

George Orwell reported seeing a ghost at Walberswick Church.

George Orwell reported seeing a ghost at Walberswick Church.

Weird Suffolk: Animal Farm author’s experience with a Walberswick ghost

Can the phantom footsteps of an archbishop be heard in St Gregory's Church, Sudbury?

Can the phantom footsteps of an archbishop be heard in St Gregory's Church, Sudbury?

Weird Suffolk: The ghost footsteps of Sudbury’s beheaded Archbishop

Suffolk was a UFO hot spot in 2020.

Suffolk was a UFO hot spot in 2020.

Weird Suffolk: Suffolk a UFO hot spot in 2020

In 2012, a driver saw something strange on the B115 close to the White Horse pub in Great Waldingfield.

In 2012, a driver saw something strange on the B115 close to the White Horse pub in Great Waldingfield.

Weird Suffolk: The phantom airmen of Great Waldingfield

The spirit of a sailor is said to haunt the beach at Dunwich.

The spirit of a sailor is said to haunt the beach at Dunwich.

Weird Suffolk: Have you encountered the ghost on this Suffolk beach?

A strange light passed through a car at Great Ashfield.

A strange light passed through a car at Great Ashfield.

Weird Suffolk: The ghost that passed through a moving car at Great Ashfield

On Christmas Eve a headless horseman driving a coach at great speed is said to approach Roos Hall.

On Christmas Eve a headless horseman driving a coach at great speed is said to approach Roos Hall.

Weird Suffolk: The Christmas ghost at one of Suffolk’s most haunted houses

Old Nan Barrett was a reputed witch or cunning woman who worked in Eye in the late 1700s.

Old Nan Barrett was a reputed witch or cunning woman who worked in Eye in the late 1700s.

Weird Suffolk: Be careful what you wish for when visiting a witch

A multitude of restless spirits are said to haunt Framlingham Castle.

A multitude of restless spirits are said to haunt Framlingham Castle.

Weird Suffolk: Phantom footsteps and mysterious ghostly faces at Framlingham Castle

Before the ready availability of medicines and chemists it was common to consult the local wise woman or man who would offer cures. Picture: Wellcome Collection

Before the ready availability of medicines and chemists it was common to consult the local wise woman or man who would offer cures. Picture: Wellcome Collection

Weird Suffolk: Strange old Suffolk cures for common health issues like nose bleeds and coughs

Does a sea monster prowl the coast near Southwold? Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN

Does a sea monster prowl the coast near Southwold? Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN

Weird Suffolk: Have you seen the strange sea serpent of Southwold?

Several ghosts are said to roam the churchyard at St Margarets church in Lowestoft. PHOTO: Nick Butcher

Several ghosts are said to roam the churchyard at St Margarets church in Lowestoft. PHOTO: Nick Butcher

Weird Suffolk: Have you spotted ghosts in these Suffolk churchyards?

Does the legendary spectral hound Black Shuck roam the ruins of Bigod's Castle? Picture: Archant Library

Does the legendary spectral hound Black Shuck roam the ruins of Bigod's Castle? Picture: Archant Library

WEIRD SUFFOLK: A walk around haunted Bungay

13 spooky Suffolk ghost stories. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto

13 spooky Suffolk ghost stories. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto

WEIRD SUFFOLK: 13 Suffolk ghost stories to read with the lights on

Was it a ghost that knocked a boy off his feet outside Trinity Hall in bungay? Picture: Stephen Richards / Geograph.org.uk

Was it a ghost that knocked a boy off his feet outside Trinity Hall in bungay? Picture: Stephen Richards / Geograph.org.uk

WEIRD SUFFOLK: The ghost that knocked over a boy in Bungay

Shuck is said to roam the lanes of Bardwell. Picture: Archant Library/Sam Robbins

Shuck is said to roam the lanes of Bardwell. Picture: Archant Library/Sam Robbins

WEIRD SUFFOLK: The Black Shuck of Bardwell…who wasn’t black

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The Chapel of St James Hospital in the grounds of Dunwich Church.
Picture by Jerry Turner.

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The Chapel of St James Hospital in the grounds of Dunwich Church.
Picture by Jerry Turner.

WEIRD SUFFOLK: Strangely-shaped shadows drifting at the old Leper Hospital in Dunwich

The strange tale of the Carlton Colville ghost that kept coming back to tidy up and visit the children shed looked after in life.
Picture: Nick Butcher

The strange tale of the Carlton Colville ghost that kept coming back to tidy up and visit the children shed looked after in life.
Picture: Nick Butcher

WEIRD SUFFOLK: The ghostly nanny who kept coming back to check on the brothers she’d looked after in life

Is there a secret tunnel under Cockfield Hall in Yoxford: Picture: Wikipedia/RHaworth

Is there a secret tunnel under Cockfield Hall in Yoxford: Picture: Wikipedia/RHaworth

WEIRD SUFFOLK: Secret tunnels and Dead Men’s Corner at Yoxford

Less than 15 miles from the site of the most haunted house in England, another rectory in Suffolk was plagued by an evil spirit. Pictured is EADT library cutting of a bullddozer filling the excavated site of the haunted Borley Rectory in April 1959.

Less than 15 miles from the site of the most haunted house in England, another rectory in Suffolk was plagued by an evil spirit. Pictured is EADT library cutting of a bullddozer filling the excavated site of the haunted Borley Rectory in April 1959.

WEIRD SUFFOLK: The Suffolk rectory where a Reverend claimed: “there is evil in that place”

A female ghost has been seen at this spectacular church-within-a-church. Picture: Archant Library/Simon Parker

A female ghost has been seen at this spectacular church-within-a-church. Picture: Archant Library/Simon Parker

WEIRD SUFFOLK: The faceless ghost that haunts Suffolk’s Russian Doll church

In the autumn of 1660 a strange parade walked through Bury St Edmunds. Picture: GREGG BROWN

In the autumn of 1660 a strange parade walked through Bury St Edmunds. Picture: GREGG BROWN

WEIRD SUFFOLK: The spider invasion at Bury St Edmunds

Weird Suffolk: The tale of the Rendlesham mermaid pond. Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN

Weird Suffolk: The tale of the Rendlesham mermaid pond. Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN

WEIRD SUFFOLK: The mermaid of Rendlesham who tried to lure children into a pond

Is this where the Black Hound of Barnby came from? Before pipes were laid under the Beccles-Lowestoftt road, water from the ditch on the left of the picture floodedon to the bend and led to it being called the Water Bars. Date: 17 Jan 1968. Picture: EDP

Is this where the Black Hound of Barnby came from? Before pipes were laid under the Beccles-Lowestoftt road, water from the ditch on the left of the picture floodedon to the bend and led to it being called the Water Bars. Date: 17 Jan 1968. Picture: EDP

WEIRD SUFFOLK: The shapeshifting headless hound of Barnby

Set beside the River Orwell, the 'Lairs' as it is affectionatley known by locals, is a valley of natural beauty, but behind the facade, a different story begins to unfold. Picture: CHARLOTTE BOND

Set beside the River Orwell, the 'Lairs' as it is affectionatley known by locals, is a valley of natural beauty, but behind the facade, a different story begins to unfold. Picture: CHARLOTTE BOND

WEIRD SUFFOLK: does a ghostly horse woman haunt Piper’s Vale and the Orwell Bridge?

Did the spirit of a monk haunt the Bury St Edmunds Mann Egerton showroom and a nearby bungalow? Picture: Archant Library/Sonya Duncan

Did the spirit of a monk haunt the Bury St Edmunds Mann Egerton showroom and a nearby bungalow? Picture: Archant Library/Sonya Duncan

WEIRD SUFFOLK: The Bury St Edmunds bungalow and car showroom ghosts

Was Brother Mike king of the fairies? Watercolour by C.A. Doyle Picture: Wellcome Collection

Was Brother Mike king of the fairies? Watercolour by C.A. Doyle Picture: Wellcome Collection

WEIRD SUFFOLK: The captured Suffolk fairy that died in captivity after being stolen as a pet

Weird Suffolk: Mother Lumpkins Hole near Middleton Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN

Weird Suffolk: Mother Lumpkins Hole near Middleton Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN

Weird Suffolk: Have you heard the terrifying tale of Mother Lumpkin’s Hole?

In the 17th century Bellarmine jugs were favoured for witch bottles. PICTURE: STEVE ADAMS

In the 17th century Bellarmine jugs were favoured for witch bottles. PICTURE: STEVE ADAMS

WEIRD SUFFOLK: The three Suffolk from Ballingdon women who tried to remove a curse by putting toenails in a bottle and throwing it on the fire

Who is the ghost seen at Brandon Country Park? Picture: Sonya Duncan

Who is the ghost seen at Brandon Country Park? Picture: Sonya Duncan

WEIRD SUFFOLK: The ghost seen at Brandon Country Park carrying a candle-lit skull

Are Knights Templar buried at Kedington? Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto/fotocelia

Are Knights Templar buried at Kedington? Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto/fotocelia

WEIRD SUFFOLK: The incredible and magical secrets buried at Kedington

Weird Suffolk: Harpers Lane, Saxmundham Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN

Weird Suffolk: Harpers Lane, Saxmundham Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN

WEIRD SUFFOLK: The dancing ghosts of Saxmundham

Weird Suffolk: Badwell Ash Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN

Weird Suffolk: Badwell Ash Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN

WEIRD SUFFOLK: The many ghosts of Badwell Ash village, including a cursed coach and horses

Did the ghosts of Anglo Saxon soldiers process around one of the burial mounds at Sutton Hoo? Photo: Archant Library/Bill Smith

Did the ghosts of Anglo Saxon soldiers process around one of the burial mounds at Sutton Hoo? Photo: Archant Library/Bill Smith

WEIRD SUFFOLK: The ghost of Sutton Hoo that helped archaeologists find treasure

The Mill Hotel in Sudbury, which sits beside the River Stour Picture: Gregg Brown / Archant Archives

The Mill Hotel in Sudbury, which sits beside the River Stour Picture: Gregg Brown / Archant Archives

Which Suffolk pubs and hotels have mummified cats in their walls?

The ghosts of Rougham Airfield. Picture: RACHEL EDGE

The ghosts of Rougham Airfield. Picture: RACHEL EDGE

WEIRD SUFFOLK: The haunted airfield at Rougham and the ghost who prefers the company of the ladies

Did Druids used to worship in Mutford Big Wood by standing stones? Illustration by H.K.Creed for Proceedings of the Suffolk Institute of Archaeology and Natural History, published in 1872.

Did Druids used to worship in Mutford Big Wood by standing stones? Illustration by H.K.Creed for Proceedings of the Suffolk Institute of Archaeology and Natural History, published in 1872.

WEIRD SUFFOLK: Did Druids used to worship in Mutford Big Wood by standing stones?

A public footpath at Gisleham leads the way up Bloodmoor Hill where once there was a fierce battle between the Romano-British and the Angles. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

A public footpath at Gisleham leads the way up Bloodmoor Hill where once there was a fierce battle between the Romano-British and the Angles. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

WEIRD SUFFOLK: At the place where the earth turned red with blood the sound of warrior ghosts can be heard piercing the mist

Weird Suffolk : Thorington Hall Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN

Weird Suffolk : Thorington Hall Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN

WEIRD SUFFOLK: The ghost of Thorington Hall who is scared of the living

Weird Suffolk: The restless spirits of Blythburgh Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN

Weird Suffolk: The restless spirits of Blythburgh Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN

WEIRD SUFFOLK: Is this Suffolk’s most haunted stretch of road?

Spring-heeled jack leaps over a gate

Spring-heeled jack leaps over a gate

WEIRD SUFFOLK: Spring-heeled Jack – the terrifying fire-breathing bogeyman of Suffolk with metal claws and the ability to leap

Tom Tit Tot is the Suffolk version of Rumpelstiltskin. Pictured: Rumpelstiltskin in The Blue Fairy Book, ca. 1889

Tom Tit Tot is the Suffolk version of Rumpelstiltskin. Pictured: Rumpelstiltskin in The Blue Fairy Book, ca. 1889

WEIRD SUFFOLK: The county’s own terrifying Rumpelstiltskin who tried to drive a hard bargain with a maiden who ate all the pies

The Witches Stones at Belle Vue Park, Lowestoft. Picture: Geograph.org.uk/ Adrian S Pye

The Witches Stones at Belle Vue Park, Lowestoft. Picture: Geograph.org.uk/ Adrian S Pye

WEIRD SUFFOLK: The witches’ stones of Lowestoft that run to the sea at midnight and can conjure rain from the sky