Ravensden, Bedfordshire, England

A view of Ravensden

Blacksmith's Arms

The Blacksmith's Arms was reportedly haunted by the sounds of banging doors, and an investigation by a local research group claimed to experience sudden temperature drops. However, the building is no longer a pub, but believed to be an Indian restuarant.

Bedford Road,

Ravensden,

Bedfordshire,

MK44 2RA.

 

For further information, please visit:

www.bedsarchives.bedford.gov.uk

 

For further information, please read Haunted Bedford by William H. King.

The Old White Lion

The former Old White Lion stopped being a pub in the 1940's and became a private residential property. According to King, owners reported the presence of a woman here.

Bedford Road,

Ravensden,

Bedfordshire,

MK44 2RA.

 

For further information, please visit:

www.bedsarchives.bedford.gov.uk

 

For further information, please read Haunted Bedfordshire by William H. King and Haunted Bedford by William H. King.

Thurleigh Road

According to King, the road from Thurleigh to Ravensen is haunted by a phantom coach and four.

 

For further information, please read Haunted Bedfordshire by William H. King and Haunted Bedford by William H. King.

The Woman in Black

The apparition of a figure is said to haunt the road from Ravensden to Wilden. The figure has been described as an elderly woman "with a malevolent expression”, wearing black garments that trail behind her. She has been reported during the hours of daylight.

 

For further information, please read Haunted Britain by Antony D. Hippisley Coxe and Haunted Places of Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire by Rupert Matthews.

Wilden Manor Farm

Wilden Manor Farm is said to be haunted, although the author Coxe fails to indicate the nature of the phenomena. However, he does state that when he was last there (circa 1970’s), he heard that the farmer wanted to build a bungalow in it’s place but there was no reason given as to why.

 

For further information, please read Haunted Britain by Antony D. Hippisley Coxe and Haunted Places of Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire by Rupert Matthews.

Location

Visitor Information

Ravensden is a village and civil parish located in the Bedford Borough of Bedfordshire, England.

The parish borders the town of Bedford, with Mowsbury Park and farmland acting as a buffer between the two settlements.