Resident Ghosts of Our Hertfordshire Haunted Pub

Our Ghosts

The Rose and Crown is a 16th century inn which stands on one of the oldest sites in Hemel Hempstead and originally provided four beds and stabling for 20 horses. As this building has such a long history you would not be surprised to hear a spooky tale or two. It is actually one of the most haunted places in Hemel Hempstead.

There are purported to be three ghosts in residence. We can't admit to ever seeing the Grey Lady, though occasionally the switches in the kitchen turn themselves on and off during the night.

There is an interesting tale about a young girl who lived here in the past who was said to be locked in her room all her life because she was crippled. This story actually has some credence because when renovation work was being carried out some years ago, a pair of girl's shoes were found under the floorboards in one of the bedrooms. The sole of one shoe was built up.