Headless Clan
Built in the early 17th century for Sir Henry Hobart this house is claimed to be haunted, but not by anyone that lived in this dwelling but supposedly are ghosts from the previous building on this site. The prevois building belonged to Sir Thomas Boleyn, father of Anne Boleyn. Anne Boleyn was became Queen when she married Henry VIII, but was beheaded when she was accused of adultry. It is none other than Anne Boleyn herself that is said to haunt these grounds. On the anniversary of her death it is reported that a carriage appears drawn by headless horsemen and driven by a headless coachmen. Inside sits Anne Boleyn who is also headless with her blood soaked head in her lap. Once the carriage reaches the front doors of Blickling Hall, the horse and carriage disappear and Anne then goes into the house alone where she roams the halls until morning.
Lord Rochford, Anne Boleyns brother (and also said to be one of her lovers) also appears on that night. He is seen being dragged across the countryside by headless horses. Even her father Sir Thomas Boleyn is seen without a head attempting to drive a carriage over 12 bridges with his head under his arm.
One other ghost, not related to the headless Anne Boleyn clan is said to be Sir Henry Hobard, the man who built the curreent hall. He died following a duel in 1698 and it is said you can here him groaning in the throws of death.
Blickling Hall Exterior View
Blickling Hall Exterior Gardens
Blickling Hall Interior View
Blickling Hall Grand Staircase
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