31/10/2026
Did you know that The Anchor Inn is said to be haunted?
Our little pub started welcoming travellers in 1699, but according to local legend, a few of our earliest residents may never have left…
In 1824, a young boy named William Hill Swindell died at just 15 years old. His family lived and worked here at The Anchor, and his spirit is said to still wander the building.
He's not believed to be alone, either. His grandmother, Mary Hill, who died in 1827, is also among the ghosts rumoured to haunt these old walls.
With more than 300 years of history, countless travellers passing through and generations of families calling this place home, perhaps it's no surprise that The Anchor has a ghost story or two.
So, if you feel someone watching you over your pint tonight, don't be too alarmed. It might just be one of our oldest regulars!
