Peak District & Eyam: Dark Tales Tour with Traditional Meal｜United Kingdom

The Peak District has a darker story to tell...

Most visitors come to the Peak District for its beauty. Few ever discover its darkest stories.

Journey through the historic villages of Eyam and Stoney Middleton, where every lane, hillside and hidden corner has a story waiting to be uncovered.

From The Cupola, your journey leads beyond the familiar, along quiet paths and forgotten trails where every stop reveals another hidden chapter of the Peak District's past. Stand where ordinary villagers made extraordinary sacrifices during the Great Plague, hear the heartbreaking story of Hannah Baddeley at Lovers' Leap, uncover the mystery of Carlswark Cavern, and discover how highwaymen, bootmakers and forgotten villagers all played their part in shaping the Peak District we know today.

These aren't myths or ghost stories. They're remarkable true tales that have echoed through the Peak District for centuries.

As your journey reaches its dramatic conclusion, you'll stand beneath the lonely gibbet of Black Harry, where one final story—and one final voice from the past—awaits.

Returning to The Cupola, you'll relax over a traditional meal inspired by local heritage, with time to reflect on the stories you've uncovered and the remarkable places you've explored.

Your experience doesn't end there. Every guest receives exclusive access to the Dark Tales Digital Companion, an illustrated collection of the stories, artwork and locations from the tour, allowing you to revisit the journey long after the day has ended.

Whether you're drawn by dark tales, remarkable characters, hidden places or simply want to experience the Peak District in a completely different way, this is far more than a walking tour. It's an opportunity to uncover the stories that most visitors never hear.