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.
17. The Greenman, St John Street, Ashbourne
The book says: “Formerly known as “The Green Man & Black's Head Royal Hotel,” when the building offered accommodation, a guest in bedroom No.2 heard a knock on her door and then saw a maid enter. She then proceeded to walk across the room and then vanish into the wardrobe door; on another occasion, this phantom maid was observed by another guest where she was seen looking out of one of the windows. In the rest of the building, a cleaner saw a pair of salt and pepper shakers glide across a table but when she moved them back, they slid back along the surface - and she fled in terror. Also noted here is the sound of a coach and horses which has been heard entering the yard.” Photo: Google
18. The Rutland, Stephenson Place, Chesterfield
Paul wrote: “One of the ghosts is nicknamed ‘Fred’ and is a man in a dark cloak; the other is a young woman in white who descends the stairs and walks past the bar. During renovations, workers would be agitated to find their tools vanishing, only to discover them later in different locations. Glasses have moved in the bar and then tumble to the ground without breaking, and the water to the ice maker has been found turned off, as have the gas taps.” Photo: Brian Eyre