The most haunted pubs across Chesterfield, Derbyshire and the Peak District have been revealed by Dr Paul Lee, the author of ‘UK Haunted Hospitality.’
His book covers over 800 pubs and clubs across the UK where apparitions, ghosts and spectral beings have been seen – including a number across our own county.
He also incudes the details of how each venue became haunted – recounting some of the dark tales that explain the supernatural experiences of landlords, staff and customers alike.
If you’re looking for a unique way to celebrate Halloween, the full list of haunted pubs across Derbyshire can be found below – and Dr Lee’s book can be found here.
13. The Peacock, Owler Bar
Paul wrote: “A spectral lady wearing a shroud is noted here. Only her face is visible but she is said to be in her 20s and ‘very beautiful.’ There is also a headless man witnessed in the dining room, while in the car park and the rear area, there is a man dressed in a frock coat. Five spectral monks are sometimes seen walking across a nearby field.” Photo: Google
14. The Old Yew Tree, Manor Road, South Wingfield
The book says: “The phenomena consists of ‘a wisp of blue smoke’, footsteps, a picture on the wall suddenly rising before being dropped and doors bursting open.” Photo: Google
15. Blue Bell Inn, Station Road, North Wingfield
Paul wrote: “The repertoire of human ghosts at this pub would seem to be female; the first appears rather dramatically, emerging from a blue haze, and walks through the lounge and adjoining areas; she is usually seen in the warmer months and her appearance is marked by bottles and glasses disappearing and then reappearing, and also by the sight of flickering lights. The pub’s website mentions the Blue Lady saying that she is friendly but doesn’t like the cold, and refers to an additional phantom, a black mongrel (said to be short-haired and very realistic). Another spectral lady has also been observed in the entrance area and by the bar. A landlady had also felt the sensation of someone putting their hands on her waist.” Photo: Google
16. The Rising Sun, Rise End, Middleton
The book says: “The landlord in 2007 reported a plethora of activity for this pub when he and his family moved in. His 6-month-old son refused to sleep in his new room and soon afterwards the landlord was given a newspaper article which stated that the room had once been sealed up. The article says that, in the 1950s, the licensee became aware of a secret room which was revealed by noting the positions of the windows on the exterior of the pub. The room was revealed when an internal wall was knocked down. There was no explanation as to why the room had been sealed up. The newspaper article also claimed that one of the bedrooms was haunted by a small child. The 2007 licensee’s wife, who is a spiritualist, was well aware of the little girl and quite a few staff had heard her. Unfortunately, as of March 2022, all was reported to be quiet here.” Photo: Google