Five Half-Term Halloween Haunts in The Peak District

The Peak District is gearing up to embrace the spooky season, with stately homes transforming into haunted houses, treacherous trails through dark woodlands and even scary movie screenings in the depths of local caves.

With so much on offer, we’ve put together a guide to all the best Halloween events happening near Losehill House over half-term and beyond, so that you can couple your petrifying plans with a (safe) retreat to our hotel and spa.

Chatsworth House | Half-Term Halloween Hoot

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Dates: 23rd - 31st October 2021

Distance from Losehill House: 31 minutes by car

Explore the vast grounds of Chatsworth House with a spooky, autumnal twist, including pumpkin carving, creepy crafts and tractor trailer tours into the deep, dark woodland of the Estate. All activities are available with tickets for the farmyard, which can be booked online here.

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Pop-Up Cinema | Peak Cavern

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Dates: 21st - 31st October 2021 

Distance from Losehill House: 11 minutes by car

The Village Screen bring their unique and popular in-cave film screenings back to the renowned Peak Cavern in Castleton, with a line-up full of Halloween favourites like Hocus Pocus, The Shining, IT and beyond. Tickets are selling fast, with extra dates added due to demand, and can be bought on The Village Screen website here.

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Halloween Week | Thornbridge Hall

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Dates: 25th - 31st October 2021

Distance from Losehill House: 26 minutes by car

Throughout half-term, the elegant gardens of Thornbridge Hall will host an enticing programme of Halloween events and activities, from costume competitions and face painting, to film screenings and a Halloween hunt. The whole schedule is included in garden entry, charged at £7 for adults, £3 for children (under 3s go for free) or £18 for a family ticket.

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Severn Trent Halloween Trail | Upper Derwent Valley

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Dates: 23rd - 31s October 

Distance from Losehill House: 21 minutes by car 

Fancy dress is actively encouraged on Severn Trent’s countrywide Halloween trails, of which the Upper Derwent Valley location is nearest to us here at Losehill House. Enjoy the haunting beauty of the famous valley as you hunt down facts along the pumpkin trail, with each completed worksheet earning you a bag of sweets to reward your efforts. No booking is required, and trail maps can be collected for £3 from the Fairholmes visitor centre. 

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Mysterious Monsters & Ridiculous Riddles | Longshaw Estate 

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Dates: 23rd October - 7th November 2021

Distance from Losehill House: 20 minutes by car

Create your own nature-inspired monsters or test your detective skills with the family trails taking place across the Longshaw Estate, only 20 minutes away from Losehill House. The trail costs £3 with no booking required, and all participants will receive a lantern making kit to take home as part of this price. 

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Whether you are seeking tricks or treats over this Halloween, Losehill House is here as a safe haven for all, offering luxurious accommodation for all the family, and award-winning food and drink for residents and non-residents alike. 

Summer of Cycling in the Peak District

This Summer surely is a Summer of cycling in the Peak District! With over 100 events and activities throughout April - October 2014, there are plenty of chances to hop on your bike and get involved. We've put together a list a few of our top activities to enjoy here, but you can find the full list on the Summer of Cycling website.

JeJames CycleFest at Sheffield: 17th - 18th May

Taking place this weekend in Ringinglow, there will be something for everyone at the JeJames CycleFest. In their words " Come and demo a new bike from the big manufacturers. Take part in the CycleFest Friendly low mileage sportive on the Sunday or have a go at the Trail Finder MTB orienteering course on the Saturday. There will be a chance for children and adults to learn some new riding skills at various free skills sessions that will run throughout the day." Be sure to bring your bike!

L'Eroica Britannia: 20th - 22nd June

We've mentioned L'Eroica previously and the date is now drawing closer. If you don't feel like cycling, you can simply enjoy the three-day festival that surrounds the tour. You can find out more information on their website here.

Tour de France: 6th July

The Grand Depart starts in Leeds, West Yorkshire on the 5th July and will travel almost 400km before reaching Sheffield late on Sunday afternoon on the 6th July. There will be many wonderful vantage points across the route from which to watch, or you can visit the spectator hub at Manor Park in Glossop. 

The Buxton Spa Sportive: 27th July

Choose either the long, medium or short route that start and end at the Peak DIstrict town of Buxton. Route lengths range from 68km to 136km. Full route details are available here.

If you'd like to make a weekend of any of these events, we're located in the heart of the Peak District - a great base for attending events. You can book online of call us on 01433 621219.