Autumn is here, and Halloween festivities are just around the corner. The Peak District really comes alive this time of year, with air turning crisp and leaves changing to golden hues. Living in the heart of it all, Losehill House Hotel & Spa provides the perfect base for some seriously seasonal magic. So, what is there to get up to nearby this Halloween in the Peak District?
Scream-Worthy Cinema
The Peak Cavern in Hope Valley
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Just 10-minutes away from our hotel, you’ll find a spine-chilling Halloween cinema experience at the Peak Cavern in Hope Valley (affectionately known as the Devil’s Arse). The Village Screen pop-up cinema is bringing the spook-factor this year with some cult classic Halloween and horror films - a nice variety for all ages.
From The Crow to Hocus Pocus, enjoy screenings paired with delicious street food, live music, and spooky décor. It’s the perfect blend of cinematic magic and Halloween fun in a truly haunting setting!
Fright Fiesta at Gulliver’s Kingdom
Located just under an hour from Losehill, this theme park offers a lively festival style atmosphere that is perfect for a day jam-packed with Halloween family fun. Show off your best Halloween frock at the street parade, explore the Creepy Cave, brave the haunted house, or seek some thrills on their fantastic rides.
Half-term Halloween fun at Chatsworth's Farmyard
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In Bakewell, around an hour away from us, you’ll find some quality Halloween themed activities at Chatsworth's Farmyard, ideal for keeping the little ones entertained (and festive) during the half-term break.
Get up close with some animals in the farmyard, create some spooky Halloween crafts, and choose and carve your very own pumpkin from the pumpkin patch! And if you’re feeling brave why not take a chilling ride through the grounds on their tractor and trailer.
Visit a Haunted Ground in the Peaks
Peveril Castle
Distance from Losehill House Hotel: 10 minutes
Perched atop the hill above Castleton are the imposing ruins of Peveril Castle, constructed in 1176 with centuries . A white knight who stands by the rampart is said to haunt the castle, as well as a ghostly horse and hound have been seen by others close to the keep.
Edale
Distance from Losehill House Hotel: 12 minutes
When an RAF bomber crashed near Edale during the Second World War, the bodies of the crew were carried down to the Old Nag’s Head pub, around 10 minutes away from us. It is said that customers have seen ghostly figures of airmen in uniforms, and their spirits are said to remain there to this day…
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Ladybower Reservoir
Distance from Losehill House Hotel: 15 minutes
In the skies above Derbyshire, people have reported seeing ghostly aircraft on multiple occasions. Many people have reported seeing a plane that they believe to be a Lancaster Bomber close to Ladybower Reservoir, which is where the practice runs for the Dambuster runs were conducted.
Kinder Scout
Distance from Losehill House Hotel: 30 minutes
To see the fabled mermaid in the bottomless Mermaid's Pool, ascend Kinder Scout, the highest point in the Peak District. Reportedly, she rises on Easter eve either to bestow upon guests the gift of long life or to entice her devotees to meet their demise - pretty spooky, right?
There’s so much to enjoy this Halloween season in the Peak District. Autumn really brings the landscape to life, and we’ve got the best recommendations for making the most of it in our article: ‘5 Things To Do in the Peak District this Autumn.’ After a day packed with seasonal fun, head back to Losehill Hotel and Spa - the perfect place to relax with cosy comforts and even warmer hospitality."
