Upcoming Events  

We have a jam-packed calendar of events and entertainment throughout the year - no matter what your taste, we have something for you. Join us for wine tasting, Murder Mystery Nights, wedding fairs, tribute nights and much more. 

Love Is in the Air 

Saturday 14 February 2026 | 7pm 
 
Join us for a Valentine's Day event at The Barn Hotel & Spa. Enjoy a delightful three course meal and then dance the night away.  
 
£45 per person, includes: 
Welcome drink and canapés 
Three course meal 
Disco until midnight 
 
Make a night of it and stay with us: 
Just £169.00 per two guests sharing a superior double room, inclusive of our Love is in the air event, bed, breakfast and spa access. 
 

Sold Out - Murder Mystery:  Waist Watchers 

Sunday 8 February 2026 | 7pm 
 
Kathryn is celebrating the first anniversary of her slimming group, Waist Watchers, with a grand party designed to attract new members and drum up excitment. Will Kathryn's part be a triumpth, or will it unravel into a dramatic disaster? 
 
Dress code: Optional evening wear 
 
£45 per person 
Includes three course meal and disco until midnight 
 
Make a night of it and stay with us: 
Just £129.00 per two guests sharing a superior double or twin bedroom, inclusive of our Murder Mystery event, bed, breakfast and spa access. 
 

Sold Out - Murder Mystery:  Love's Deadly Affair 

Friday 13 February 2026 | 7pm 
 
Victor Valentine, a wealthy and influential figure, invites a select group of esteemed guests to an opulent Valentine's Day dinner party at this lavish estate. Amidst the festivities, laughter turns to gasps as Victor Valentine is found dead. Who among them harboured dark motives? 
 
Dress code: Optional red and pink evening wear 
 
£45 per person 
Includes three course meal and disco until midnight 
 
Make a night of it and stay with us: 
Just £159.00 per two guests sharing a superior double or twin bedroom, inclusive of our Murder Mystery event, bed, breakfast and spa access. 
 

SOLD OUT - Murder Mystery:  Deadly Prose 

Saturday 21 February 2026 | 7pm 
 
IIn the serene town of Stirdale, the annual writers' retreat is underway, bringing together a group of novelists for a week of inspiration and camaraderie. But tranquillity shatters when the enigmatic author Oliver Blackwood is found dead, plunging the retreat into chaos. Can you separate truth from lies and crack the case? 
 
Dress code: Optional evening wear 
 
£45 per person 
Includes three course meal and disco until midnight 
 
Make a night of it and stay with us: 
Just £169.00 per two guests sharing a superior double or twin bedroom, inclusive of our Murder Mystery event, bed, breakfast and spa access. 
 

Murder Mystery:  My Big Fat Gypsy Murder 

Saturday 14 March 2026 | 7pm 
 
It's Athalia's wedding day, and the O'Reilly clan have gathered in full force to mark the joyous occasion. The bride and groom may hail from wildly different worlds, but their love seems unstoppable. Unfortunately, not everyone is raising a glass to the unconventional match. Can love conquer all? 
 
Dress code: Optional wedding guest 
 
£45 per person 
Includes three course meal and disco until midnight 
 
Make a night of it and stay with us: 
Just £169.00 per two guests sharing a superior double or twin bedroom, inclusive of our Murder Mystery event, bed, breakfast and spa access. 
 

Murder Mystery: Dead Man's Bluff 

Saturday 21 March 2026 | 7pm 
 
Stirdale is electrified as it hosts the penultimate round of the "All In" poker tournament, with a jaw-dropping prize pot of £2.5 million. Six players, six continents, one life-changing jackpot! 
 
Dress code: Optional evening wear 
 
£45 per person 
Includes three course meal and disco until midnight 
 
Make a night of it and stay with us: 
Just £169.00 per two guests sharing a superior double or twin bedroom, inclusive of our Murder Mystery event, bed, breakfast and spa access. 
 

Murder Mystery: Lie To Me 

Saturday 28 March 2026 | 7pm 
 
There is a new App in Stirdale that allows people to meet other people who want to have an affair and it is causing quite a stir. Someone on the App doesn't want the App on the market and are willing to kill to make sure of it, but who? 
 
Dress code: Optional partywear 
 
£45 per person 
Includes three course meal and disco until midnight 
 
Make a night of it and stay with us: 
Just £169.00 per two guests sharing a superior double or twin bedroom, inclusive of our Murder Mystery event, bed, breakfast and spa access. 
 

Murder Mystery: Reality Murder 

Saturday 4 April 2026 | 7pm 
 
The winners of hit reality show Hunters are celebrating their victory, but tensions are already bubbling beneath the surface. As rivalries resurface and long-held grudges come to light, the evening takes a deadly turn. With fame, money and pride all at stake, it soon becomes clear that someone will do anything to come out on top. 
 
Dress code: Optional smart/casual 
 
£45 per person 
Includes three course meal and disco until midnight 
 
Make a night of it and stay with us: 
Just £169.00 per two guests sharing a superior double or twin bedroom, inclusive of our Murder Mystery event, bed, breakfast and spa access. 
 

Murder Mystery: Billy Bonkers Easter Egg-Stravaganza 

Sunday 5 April 2026 | 7pm 
 
Billy Bonker’s chocolate empire is thriving, and his Easter Egg-Stravaganza promises to be his biggest celebration yet. But behind the sugary smiles, jealousy, ambition and hidden motives threaten to boil over. As secrets unravel, this chocolate-fuelled evening proves that not everything is as sweet as it seems. 
 
Dress code: Optional themed or party wear 
 
£45 per person 
Includes three course meal and disco until midnight 
 
Make a night of it and stay with us: 
Just £129.00 per two guests sharing a superior double or twin bedroom, inclusive of our Murder Mystery event, bed, breakfast and spa access. 
 

Murder Mystery: Kill Me Pretty 

Friday 17 April 2026 | 7pm 
 
Stirdale’s most glamorous pageant reaches its dramatic finale, where ambition, rivalry and fierce competition take centre stage. When the crown becomes the ultimate prize, not everyone is willing to play fair. As the spotlight shines, one contestant’s dream ends in tragedy and the truth must be uncovered. 
 
Dress code: Optional glamorous evening wear 
 
£45 per person 
Includes three course meal and disco until midnight 
 
Make a night of it and stay with us: 
Just £159.00 per two guests sharing a superior double or twin bedroom, inclusive of our Murder Mystery event, bed, breakfast and spa access. 
 

Murder Mystery: Runaway Bride 

Saturday 2 May 2026 | 7pm 
 
What should have been the happiest day ends in shock when the bride disappears without a word. As confused guests piece together what really happened, hidden fears and long-buried secrets come to light. Was she escaping love, or something far more sinister? 
 
Dress code: Wedding guest 
 
£45 per person 
Includes three course meal and disco until midnight 
 
Make a night of it and stay with us: 
Just £169.00 per two guests sharing a superior double or twin bedroom, inclusive of our Murder Mystery event, bed, breakfast and spa access. 
 

Murder Mystery: Till Death Do Us Part 

Saturday 9 May 2026 | 7pm 
 
You’re invited to a wedding reception where not everyone is celebrating the happy couple. As the party unfolds, tensions rise and resentments surface, leading to a shocking turn of events. It soon becomes clear that some guests were hoping death would part the newlyweds sooner than expected. 
 
Dress code: Wedding reception attire 
 
£45 per person 
Includes three course meal and disco until midnight 
 
Make a night of it and stay with us: 
Just £169.00 per two guests sharing a superior double or twin bedroom, inclusive of our Murder Mystery event, bed, breakfast and spa access. 
 

Murder Mystery: Justina Thunderbright's Daughter 

Saturday 16 May 2026 | 7pm 
 
The Stirdale Girls Investigation Society gather to launch a new public appeal, but the evening is thrown into chaos by devastating news. With past cases, hidden motives and dangerous secrets resurfacing, it becomes clear that someone may be next unless the truth is uncovered in time. 
 
Dress code: Optional themed or vintage-inspired 
 
£45 per person 
Includes three course meal and disco until midnight 
 
Make a night of it and stay with us: 
Just £169.00 per two guests sharing a superior double or twin bedroom, inclusive of our Murder Mystery event, bed, breakfast and spa access. 
 

Murder Mystery: Twin Troubles 

Saturday 23 May 2026 | 7pm 
 
A joint birthday celebration for the Shakespeare twins promises music, drinks and family fun, but old rivalries and buried secrets quickly take centre stage. As tensions rise and loyalties are tested, it becomes clear that this family celebration may not end the way anyone expected. 
 
Dress code: Optional party wear 
 
£45 per person 
Includes three course meal and disco until midnight 
 
Make a night of it and stay with us: 
Just £169.00 per two guests sharing a superior double or twin bedroom, inclusive of our Murder Mystery event, bed, breakfast and spa access. 
 
Why not make a night of it? With our Overnight Stay Packages 
 
Our event overnight packages include an evening of delicious food and dancing. Enjoy a three-course dinner followed by a lively disco until midnight, then unwind with an overnight stay for two in your choice of a twin or double superior room. Wake up to a hearty breakfast and make the most of your stay with full access to our Health Club during your stay. 
 
The perfect treat for a special night away. 
 
Call 01400 250 909 (option 2) to enquire 
 

Murder Mystery Nights 

Test your detective skills with a thrilling Murder Mystery Night at The Barn Hotel. Our themed mystery nights will put your sleuthing skills to the test as you become immersed in original and perplexingly deadly stories.  
 
Why not make a night of it? Ask one of our friendly team to upgrade your Murder Mystery to an overnight stay. You can book this by calling 01400 250 909 (option 2) or emailing enquiry@theoldebarnhotel.co.uk