17 of the most haunted pubs to visit in 2024 across Chesterfield, Derbyshire and the Peak District – perfect for those searching a supernatural experience
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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.
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
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