The Old Ferry Boat Inn Explained

The Old Ferry Boat Inn
Established:	560 AD
State:	Cambridgeshire
Coordinates:	52.3172°N -0.0318°W
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The Old Ferry Boat Inn is a pub in Holywell, Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Great Ouse.^{[1] [2]}

The Old Ferry Boat Inn was established in 560. It claims to be the oldest pub in England. It is Grade II listed.^[3]

Alleged haunting

The Old Ferry Boat Inn is believed to house a ghost named Juliet Tewsley. She is rumoured to rise every year on the anniversary of her death. Tewsley was a local girl who fell in love with Tom Zaul in the 11th century. Tom was not in love with Juliet in return, so she hanged herself on 17 March 1050.^[4]

There is a stone slab inside the pub dedicated to Tewsley. Staff reportedly avoid walking over the grave, as it is believed to cause frightening apparitions. Guests are also advised not to do so.

References

1. Web site: 8 Oldest Pubs in England . Oldest.org . 28 March 2022 . 13 November 2017.
2. News: Colwill . Jack . 7 pubs in England that all claim to be 'the country's oldest' . 28 March 2022 . SomersetLive . 29 December 2019 . en.
3. Web site: Ferry Boat Inn. Historic England. 24 July 2023.
4. News: by Abigail Rabbett . Amy Jones . Haunted Cambridgeshire pub with a grave under the bar . 28 March 2022 . CambridgeshireLive . 28 October 2021 . en.