The Bell Inn in Toddington, Bedfordshire, dates back to the 16th century and has a rich history of paranormal activity. The inn’s most famous ghostly resident is a young girl named Marian Blackwell, who allegedly died in a fire at the inn during the 17th century. Witnesses have reported seeing her apparition wandering the corridors and rooms, often appearing in a white nightgown with long, dark hair.

Another frequently encountered spirit is that of a former landlord who is said to have hanged himself in one of the upper rooms. Staff and guests have reported feeling his presence, hearing unexplained footsteps, and experiencing sudden cold spots in various areas of the inn.

The Bell Inn’s cellar is also known for paranormal activity, with reports of barrels mysteriously moving on their own and the sound of glass clinking when no one is present. Some staff members have refused to enter the cellar alone due to an overwhelming sense of unease.

In the 1970s, a team of paranormal investigators documented several unexplained phenomena at the inn, including objects moving without apparent cause and disembodied voices. More recently, guests have reported waking up to find their belongings rearranged or moved to different locations within their rooms.

The inn’s car park is said to be haunted by the ghost of a highwayman who was reportedly killed nearby. Witnesses have described seeing a shadowy figure on horseback galloping through the area late at night, only to vanish into thin air.