Nottinghamshire &amp; Derbyshire

Fancy getting your own fix of chunky knits, tartan and treachery? If the twisty, treachery of Celebrity Traitors has you inspired, gather your faithfuls and go at it DIY-style with everything you need to execute your very own murder mystery weekend. From the best rentals and venues in Notts and Derbyshire to the companies that will run the show for you, here’s your one-stop guide to executing a bloody fun-filled weekend with a splash of Traitors’ style.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-set-the-scene">Set the scene</h2>



Whether you’re after an atmospheric Traitors-inspired castle, a rural Agatha Christie cottage or a Glass Onion-esque contemporary pad, take your pick from these stunning scene setters.



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<a href="https://bighouseexperience.com/large-houses-to-rent/high-peak-manor-derbyshire" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">High Peak Manor</a> (above) near Hayfield is true Traitor territory. We’re talking chandeliers, an oak-beamed medieval great hall, and rugged Peak District views. This former hunting lodge is a proper Baronial bolthole and, with 11 opulent bedrooms and four lounges, there’s plenty of space to sprawl (or cower in the corner).



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<a href="https://www.welbeck.co.uk/experience/stay/holiday-cottages/cuckney-house" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cuckney House</a>, part of the Welbeck Estate in Nottinghamshire, is more Cluedo-style country house &#8211; but one that&#8217;s been brought bang up to date with utterly gorgeous interior design. Bedrooms are exquisite and the large open-plan kitchen is a corker. Outside you&#8217;ll find beautiful gardens, complete with tennis court, garden games and cute potting shed outdoor changing area by the hot tub. 



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<a href="https://nottsderbyshire.muddystilettos.co.uk/travel/uk/self-catering/stylish-self-catering-house-foxlow-grange-buxton-derbyshire-peak-district/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Foxlow Grange</a> in Buxton combines elegant Georgian charm with contemporary cool and gives you the option of renting the whole place or just a few apartments. It&#8217;s super-luxurious and has a lovely big lounge and dining area downstairs where everyone can come together to solve the mystery.



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Cool, contemporary and with its own basement nightclub to drown out the screams, <a href="https://forestevents.co.uk/">The 616 Venue</a> near Sherwood Forest is a perfect venue for a full weekend murder mystery party. With bedrooms for 28 guests and hot tubs to plot your next move from, it&#8217;s also home to a fabulous grand dining hall and bar, perfect for the denouement.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-dinner-is-served">Dinner is served</h2>



You won&#8217;t have time to cook when you&#8217;re busy puzzling clues, so call in the experts and keep everyone happy. Wirksworth-based caterers extraordinaire <a href="https://www.therhubarbkitchen.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rhubarb Kitchen</a> can cook up a storm to your requirements and are easy-going and professional. <a href="https://thepantryeventcatering.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pantry Event Catering</a> is run by a team of award-winning chefs and its catering squad whips up restaurant-grade food that’ll tickle your tastebuds.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-murder-mystery-nights-out">Murder mystery nights out</h2>



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Super sleuths at the ready! is the one to book for die-hard sleuths. <a href="https://www.murder57.com/events/detail/murder-beyond-the-manor-19/2025-11-01" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Murder Beyond the Manor</a> is a 1920s murder mystery evening with three course meal at Makeney Hall Hotel, Belper. Book for Sat 1 Nov, £65.



Tuck into a decadent three courses of great locally-sourced food and a side of whodunnit at <a href="https://the-maynard.com/2024/01/28/murder-at-the-maynard-a-murder-mystery-dinner-sat-16th-march/">Murder at The Maynard</a> in Grindleford on Thurs 16 Oct. £50pp. Expect a night of delicious drama and deadly secrets.



A festive whodunnit to book in now. The National Justice Museum in Nottingham hosts some brilliant immersive events and this festive ticket sounds hot. What seems like an ordinary Christmas gathering at the Shire Hall quickly turns into a deadly game of survival in <a href="https://www.nationaljusticemuseum.org.uk/museum/events/oh-come-all-ye-dreadful">Oh Come All Ye Dreadful</a>. Tickets (£59.99 with dinner and cocktail included) will go fast. Top tip? Stay over at the lovely <a href="https://nottsderbyshire.muddystilettos.co.uk/little-black-book/directory/lace-market-hotel-nottingham/">Lace Market Hotel</a> just opposite.



All aboard! Book in for a Murder on the Orient Express-inspired <a href="https://www.churnetvalleyrailway.co.uk/murder-mystery">murder mystery dinner train</a> experience just across the Derbyshire border through the beautiful Churnet Valley. These glamourous vintage-feel evenings only happen in the summer months (June to Sept) but are worth bookmarking now as they are mighty popular when they go on sale.



How about a spooky overnight stay for a really immersive murder mystery night? Piece together the puzzle over dinner at the <a href="https://murdermysteryevents.com/programs/murder-mystery-dinner-or-weekend-worksop-nottinghamshire/">Murder Mystery Event</a> at Clumber Park Spa Hotel in Worksop. Pick from either Fri 24 Oct or Sat 22 Nov. Costs from £59.97 for murder mystery and dinner only, or from £129.97 with an overnight stay.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-do-it-yourself">Do it yourself</h2>



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Murder mystery on a shoe-string? The <a href="https://thetraitorsshop.com/">Traitors Board Game</a> is about as close as you’re going to get to the real thing. With one player appointed the artful traitor, use your wits to root them out alongside your fellow faithfuls, teaming up to complete challenges to win gold for the prize fund along the way. Hours of guaranteed fun. I’ll bring the gin. Get it for £26.99.



If you fancy splashing a bit more cash, kit yourselves out in <a href="https://thetraitorsshop.com/products/the-traitors-cloak">Traitors cloaks </a>(£28.99) and snap up some official <a href="https://thetraitorsshop.com/products/the-traitors-chalkboard">chalk boards</a> (£20).



Or, if DIY sounds like too much hassle, bring in the experts to run a Traitors&#8217; experience wherever you want it. <a href="https://www.traitorspartyevent.co.uk/">Traitors Party Event </a>will host an evening of deception and bring the fun in a hassle-free bespoke package to you.

Trust no one! Plot a Traitors-inspired murder mystery weekend

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