Halloween with Dr Cal Cooper 24th October 2026

Halloween Event

Join Matlock Ghost Emporium and Dr Cal Cooper for an unforgettable evening of ghost stories, paranormal investigation and spine-chilling experiments.

The night will begin with Dr Cooper sharing some of his favourite hauntings and exploring the mysteries behind them. We’ll then divide into groups for a series of fascinating experiments, with Dr Cooper leading the scientific investigation while Matlock Ghost Emporium delves into the world of spiritualism.

Our investigation takes place inside the haunted Via Gellia Mill, said to be home to the spirits of former workers and children. Strange and unexplained activity is reported throughout the mill, but what will happen when the experiments begin?

We don’t know what the night will reveal, but one thing is certain: it’s going to be spooky!

Who is Cal Cooper?

Cal Cooper is a Professor of Parapsychology and Public Understanding of Human Science at the California Institute for Human Science, and an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Northampton. He lectures on parapsychology, positive psychology, thanatology, sexual behaviour, and social psychology. He is the author and editor of 5 books to date, including ‘Telephone Calls from the Dead’ and ‘Psi in Psychotherapy ’, and over 100 papers and articles.

He is the recipient of such awards as the Eileen J. Garrett Scholarship (2009, Parapsychology Foundation), a runner-up of the Ockham’s Razor Award (The Skeptic/QEDcon, 2018) alongside the winner of the Diamond Award for Public Engagement in Sceptical Activism (UON, 2020), and the D. Scott Rogo Award for Media (2021, Parapsychology Foundation).

Details:

• Date: 24th October 2026

• Price: £20 per person

• Start Time: 7pm
  

• Where: Matlock Ghost Emporium

Spaces are limited, so don’t miss your chance to hear this sell-out talk with one of the UK’s leading parapsychologists!