UK Ghost Story Festival 2026 Literature and Books

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A three-day ghostly gathering, featuring panels, workshops, talks and much more at Derby's QUAD venue!

UK GHOST STORY FESTIVAL 2026
Friday 27th Feb to Sunday 1st March
QUAD, Market Place, Derby, DE1 3AS
Tickets from https://www.derbyquad.co.uk/ukgsf/

The UK Ghost Story Festival is back once again, and 2026 will see its sixth spooky season of interviews, writing workshops, panels, talks and more with some of the UK’s leading writers and experts in the field! Returning to its ‘spiritual’ home of QUAD, this year’s event runs from the 27th Feb to the 1st March, with three days of loaded activity perfect for aspiring authors, rapacious readers and fans of all things ghoulish and ghostly!
As always, we have full event and Saturday passes available, offering great value for anyone looking to take in the full array of events, with individual tickets available to each of the 38 events over the weekend.

Hotels near QUAD

Staying overnight in Derby?

Wondering where to stay that's close to QUAD? We've teamed up with Booking.com to provide the best room rates for hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs near the Uk Ghost Story Festival 2026 event in Derby.

Hampton By Hilton Derby

ROOMS FROM£42.5
176mAWAY
3

Situated on Riverside Walk, overlooking the River Derwent, Hampton by Hilton Derby City Centre offers spacious rooms with free internet access. There is also a snack bar and fitness centre..

Postcode: DE1 2BB
Distance from QUAD:
0.1 miles

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Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights

ROOMS FROM£48
221mAWAY
4

Right in the heart of Derby city centre, Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights has a bar and an on-site fitness centre. Guests can relax in the Stresa Bar and Lounge, which is open 24/7. A full English breakfast is served every morning.

Postcode: DE1 2AY
Distance from QUAD:
0.1 miles

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Cathedral Quarter Hotel

ROOMS FROM£45
328mAWAY
4

The first designer boutique hotel in the area, the hotel is a tasteful conversion of the Old Police Station, which is supremely comfortable and elegantly sculpted into a bold, contemporary design..

Postcode: DE1 3JR
Distance from QUAD:
0.2 miles

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Jurys Inn Derby

ROOMS FROM£46.75
405mAWAY
3

In the centre of the trendy Cathedral Quarter, Jurys Inn Derby is a short walk from the main city centre attractions. The hotel features a stylish bar, modern restaurant and convenient coffee shop, as well as a mini-gym..

Postcode: DE1 3DB
Distance from QUAD:
0.3 miles

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The Flowerpot

ROOMS FROM£40
443mAWAY
0

The Flowerpot is located in Derby, on the main A6 road in Derby City Cathedral Quarter. Free Wi-Fi access is available. Rooms here will provide you with a flat-screen TV.

Postcode: DE1 3DZ
Distance from QUAD:
0.3 miles

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Luxe Apartments

ROOMS FROM£76.5
595mAWAY
4

Situated a 5-minute walk from Derby city centre, Luxe Apartments boasts modern accommodation with free Wi-Fi, free secure parking, and lift access to all floors. Derby Railway Station is 1 and half mile away..

Postcode: DE1 3GY
Distance from QUAD:
0.4 miles

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More details


Date(s)27 Feb - 1 Mar 2026
WebsiteVisit website
VenueQUAD
AddressMarket Place, Derby, Derby, Derbyshire,
DE1 3AS

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Event Details

Date27 Feb - 1 Mar 2026
Time(s)12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Cost£5.50-£80
VenueQUAD
Market Place, Derby
Derby
Derbyshire
DE1 3AS
Phone
CategoryLiterature and Books


Alex Davis

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17 Dec 2025

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