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?

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

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

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

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?

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?

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 History of Witches and Wizards, 1720. Pictured: A cunning woman and cunning man sit infront of a fire. Picture: Wellcome Collection

The History of Witches and Wizards, 1720. Pictured: A cunning woman and cunning man sit infront of a fire. Picture: Wellcome Collection

WEIRD SUFFOLK: The Wizard of Ipswich who bewitched a man to sit all night in a cabbage patch

A witch makes a deal with the Devil. Picture: Wellcome Collection

A witch makes a deal with the Devil. Picture: Wellcome Collection

WEIRD SUFFOLK: The witch of Ipswich whose ghost is said to roam a shop in Buttermarket

Is St Stephen's church haunted by sister spirits? Picture: PAUL GEATER

Is St Stephen's church haunted by sister spirits? Picture: PAUL GEATER

Weird Suffolk: The sisters which haunt Ipswich’s Tourist Information Centre

Purdis farm Lane and Bucklesham Road area of Ipswich. The secluded entrance to Purdis Farm Lane Picture by Jerry Turner

Purdis farm Lane and Bucklesham Road area of Ipswich. The secluded entrance to Purdis Farm Lane Picture by Jerry Turner

Weird Suffolk: Was Grace Pett’s death an unfortunate accident or something altogether more sinister?

Weird Suffolk: Four Sisters Crossroads Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN

Weird Suffolk: Four Sisters Crossroads Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN

Weird Suffolk: The haunting of Four Sisters crossroads, Stratford St Mary

Seckford Hall Picture: GREGG BROWN

Seckford Hall Picture: GREGG BROWN

The ghost who haunts Seckford Hall

A 17th century funeral procession for a victim of the plague. Picture: WELLCOME COLLECTION

A 17th century funeral procession for a victim of the plague. Picture: WELLCOME COLLECTION

Weird Suffolk: Needham Market Corpse Way

Devil's Dyke in Newmarket. Picture: GREGG BROWN

Devil's Dyke in Newmarket. Picture: GREGG BROWN

Weird Suffolk: The history of Devil’s Dyke

St Mary's Church in Leiston Picture: SIMON PARKER

St Mary's Church in Leiston Picture: SIMON PARKER

Weird Suffolk: Leiston’s devil dog

Goldbrook Bridge in Hoxne which was cursed after Saint Edmund was discovered under it.
Weird Suffolk
Byline: Sonya Duncan
Copyright: Archant 2018

Goldbrook Bridge in Hoxne which was cursed after Saint Edmund was discovered under it.
Weird Suffolk
Byline: Sonya Duncan
Copyright: Archant 2018

Weird Suffolk: The curse of Goldrook Bridge

Thornham Hall Picture: NICK BUTCHER

Thornham Hall Picture: NICK BUTCHER

Weird Suffolk: The pink lady of Thornham Magna

The Hartest Stone

The Hartest Stone

Weird Suffolk: The Hartest Stone

Have you heard this tale? Picture: ANDY ABBOTT

Have you heard this tale? Picture: ANDY ABBOTT

Weird Suffolk: Malekin of Dagworth

Picture:www.geograph.co.uk / KEITH EVANS

Picture:www.geograph.co.uk / KEITH EVANS

Weird Suffolk: The haunting of Potsford Wood gibbet

St Peter's Church, Westleton. Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN

St Peter's Church, Westleton. Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN

Weird Suffolk: Westleton Witch’s Stone

Newspaper Article

Newspaper Article

Weird Suffolk: The Red Barn Murder

Orford Sea Dragon

Orford Sea Dragon

Weird Suffolk: The Orford sea-dragon

Views around the village of Rougham. The village sign.

Views around the village of Rougham. The village sign.

Weird Suffolk: The Rougham mirage

Rev Graham Vellacott outside Brandeston church

Rev Graham Vellacott outside Brandeston church

Weird Suffolk: The Brandeston Witch

Boulge Hall. Picture: WWW.LOSTHERITAGE.ORG.UK

Boulge Hall. Picture: WWW.LOSTHERITAGE.ORG.UK

Weird Suffolk: The Queen of Hell from Boulge

Akenham Church near Ipswich. Picture: CONTRIBUTED

Akenham Church near Ipswich. Picture: CONTRIBUTED

Weird Suffolk: The ghost of Akenham Church near Ipswich

Have you heard about the UFO in Hollesley? Picture: SIMON PARKER

Have you heard about the UFO in Hollesley? Picture: SIMON PARKER

Weird Suffolk: Hollesley - the UFO hotspot

All Saints Church.
Picture: SONYA DUNCAN

All Saints Church.
Picture: SONYA DUNCAN

Weird Suffolk: The ghosts of Icklingham

Homersfield in Suffolk. Picture: SONYA DUNCAN

Homersfield in Suffolk. Picture: SONYA DUNCAN

Weird Suffolk: The howling demon of Homersfield

Layham Village hall. Picture: RICHARD SNASDELL

Layham Village hall. Picture: RICHARD SNASDELL

Weird Suffolk: The ghost of Layham Village Hall

Have you heard of the Suffolk dragon tale? Picture: PHIL MORLEY

Have you heard of the Suffolk dragon tale? Picture: PHIL MORLEY

Weird Suffolk: The Little Cornard dragons

Blaxhall's growing stone at Stone Farm. Picture: KEITH EVANS

Blaxhall's growing stone at Stone Farm. Picture: KEITH EVANS

Weird Suffolk: Blaxhall’s growing stone

The tale of the lost port. Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN

The tale of the lost port. Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN

Weird Suffolk: The lost port of Dunwich

Do you have an mermaid tales? Picture: SUMBITTED

Do you have an mermaid tales? Picture: SUMBITTED

Weird Suffolk: The mermaid of Fornham All Saints

Have you seen the ghosts of Christchurch Mansion? Picture: ANDY ABBOTT

Have you seen the ghosts of Christchurch Mansion? Picture: ANDY ABBOTT

Weird Suffolk: The ghosts of Christchurch Mansion

Have you seen the Stowmarket fairies? Picture: ANDY ABBOTT

Have you seen the Stowmarket fairies? Picture: ANDY ABBOTT

Weird Suffolk: Have you seen the Stowmarket fairies?

Weird Suffolk: Tales of the Devil at Akenham Church near Ipswich