The Mermaid Inn

About

Step back in time at this 12th-century inn, a former smuggler's den with a haunted history.

Why go

• Feels like stepping back in time
• Rumored to be haunted
• Rich history featuring smuggling gangs

Must try

• See the priest hole in the Tudor bar chimney
• Explore the secret tunnels
• Have a meal at the Mermaid Inn
• Stay at the Mermaid Inn

Pro tips

• Go early if you want it quiet on Mermaid Street
• Train from London is about 1hr15
• Best explored on foot

Good to know

• Stay at your own risk - legend has it it’s haunted

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Rating

4.6 / 5 (2135 reviews)