Hemblington Flashing Lights
In a field near the Norfolk village of Hemblington, a group of five people experienced a bizarre and unexplained phenomenon while out metal detecting. It was 1997 and they were gathered in the open field, scanning the earth for hidden treasures, when suddenly the sky above them erupted into a kaleidoscope of colours. Flashing red, blue, purple, and green lights illuminated the field, bathing the metal detectors and their operators in an otherworldly glow. The display was brief, stopping as abruptly as it had begun, leaving the witnesses to wonder if they had just seen a UFO or something even more inexplicable.
The incident remains a curious footnote in the annals of paranormal activity in Norfolk. While there's little historical context to draw upon, given the rural setting and the nature of the event, it's clear that this was a visual phenomenon that didn't involve any audible sounds or physical interactions with the witnesses. The fact that multiple people witnessed the event lends credibility to the account, and it adds to the mystique of the area as a place where the ordinary rules of reality don't always apply. The incident has been documented as a UFO sighting, but its exact nature remains a mystery.
Rural Norfolk has a history of reported paranormal activity.
Location
Location Details
Nearby Haunted Places
The Exorcist's House Ghost
The Exorcist's House, King's Lynn
The Exorcist's House in King's Lynn is home to a brief but chilling sighting of a ghostly presence. In the late twentieth century, the two daughters of the man who had just purchased the property caught a glimpse of the ghost of a former occupant, identified as Mrs Buckley. The fleeting nature of the encounter only adds to the mystique of this post-mortem manifestation, leaving many questions unanswered about the life and death of Mrs Buckley and her connection to the house.
True's Yard Fisherfolk Ghosts
True's Yard Fisherfolk Museum, King's Lynn
True's Yard Fisherfolk Museum in King's Lynn is home to a staggering number of ghostly residents - quite a few, to say the least. This unassuming building has been harbouring dozens of spirits, with reports of paranormal activity dating back to the 2000s. It's not clear what sparked this sudden influx of ghostly activity, but it's been making headlines in recent years. In September 2021, a ghost hunter's motion-activated music box was left on site, causing quite a stir among museum staff.
Dukes Head Hotel Ghost Apparitions Norfolk
Dukes Head Hotel, Kings Lynn
The Dukes Head Hotel in Kings Lynn is a place where the veil between worlds seems thin. It's here that visitors have reported sightings of two ghostly apparitions - both believed to be victims of their own tragic circumstances. The Red Lady, dressed in her signature red gown, has been seen wandering the corridors and staircase, still torn by an impossible choice from beyond the grave.
The Red Lady of Duke's Head
Duke's Head, King's Lynn
Duke's Head in King's Lynn is home to a rather intriguing and romantic ghost story. They say a woman in red has been seen walking the corridors and climbing staircases, her presence a reminder of a tragic love triangle that went terribly wrong. Legend has it that she took her own life over her two lovers, and now her spirit roams the inn, a restless shade searching for peace.
King's Lynn's Exploding Heart
Tuesday Market Place, King's Lynn
In the heart of King's Lynn, a gruesome relic has been embedded in the wall of a building in Tuesday Market Place for centuries. This unusual phenomenon is steeped in local legend, with various tales attempting to explain its origin. The story goes that the market square was once a site of execution, and the heart of an unfortunate female victim exploded from her chest, embedding itself into the wall of what is now houses number 15 and 16. This bizarre occurrence has become a popular attraction and a chilling reminder of the town's dark past.
The Gentleman in Three Cornered Hat
9 King Street, King's Lynn
King's Lynn's 9 King Street has borne witness to a most intriguing spectre - that of an eighteenth century gentleman sporting a three cornered hat. This ghostly figure has been spotted by multiple witnesses, including visitors to the building during its stint as a museum. One such visitor reported seeing the gentleman ambling around with his hands clasped behind his back, exuding an air of quiet contemplation.
Stay Nearby
Haunted hotels and accommodation near Field in the area
Dukes Head Hotel
King's Lynn, Norfolk
Tudor Rose Hotel
King's Lynn, Norfolk
Ye Olde Griffin Hotel
March, Cambridgeshire