DeadLive is working with Forest Hills Hotel & Country Club to promote a limited paranormal investigation at the historic Mersey View site above Frodsham.
This is a genuine, investigation-led evening inside the hotel. There are no actors or staged scares. Guests will explore the location after dark, take part in structured sessions and form their own conclusions about anything unusual they experience.
Tickets are sold directly by Forest Hills Hotel. The confirmed event takes place on Saturday 7 November 2026 from 9pm to 2am. Tickets are £40 per person, refreshments are included and only 20 places are available.
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A layered site above Frodsham
Forest Hills Hotel stands on the long-established Mersey View leisure site on Overton Hill. The story of this location is more complex than a single building. Visitors were coming to Mersey View by the mid-1860s, when tearooms and pleasure grounds served people climbing Frodsham Hill.
The site later became known for attractions including a helter-skelter, donkey rides, swing boats and a roller-skating rink. During the First World War, the roller rink was converted into Frodsham Auxiliary Military Hospital. Local historical sources record that more than 3,000 patients were treated there.
From wartime hospital to ballroom and club
After the war, Mersey View returned to entertainment and social use. Dancing, cabaret and live music became an important part of its identity. The Beatles performed at the Ballroom, Mersey View Pleasure Grounds, on 20 April 1963.
The Mersey View Club remained part of the site during the 1980s. The present Forest Hills Hotel was constructed in 1988, so it is important not to describe the modern hotel itself as the former wartime hospital. The interest comes from the many layers of activity across the wider site and the older Mersey View areas.
Reported paranormal activity
Accounts shared with DeadLive include dark moving shadows, a man dressed in dark clothing, a woman apparently asking for help and the unexplained sound of children in parts of the older Mersey View areas.
These are reported experiences rather than proven facts or promises of activity. Every investigation is different. DeadLive approaches the venue with an open mind while also considering lighting, acoustics, airflow, neighbouring rooms and other ordinary explanations.
Sandstone and the residual-energy question
Frodsham Hill forms part of Cheshire’s sandstone ridge. One idea discussed within paranormal investigation is that stone may retain impressions of past events, creating what investigators call residual activity. This is a theory to explore, not an established scientific mechanism.
The investigation will ask whether repeated sounds, shadows or impressions behave like a replay, appear to respond intelligently or can be explained by the environment.
What to expect
- A welcome and safety briefing
- Small-group sessions in the approved investigation areas
- Traditional experiments and modern paranormal equipment
- Quiet vigils and opportunities to compare experiences
- Refreshments included during the evening
The investigation takes place indoors. Wear warm, comfortable clothing and sensible footwear. Please check the Forest Hills booking page for its full booking terms and contact the hotel directly if you have accessibility questions.
Forest Hills paranormal investigation details
- Date: Saturday 7 November 2026
- Time: 9pm to 2am
- Venue: Forest Hills Hotel & Country Club, Overton Hill, Frodsham, Cheshire, WA6 6HH
- Price: £40 per person
- Availability: 20 places
- Booking: Direct with Forest Hills Hotel
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Frequently asked questions
Was Forest Hills Hotel a wartime hospital?
The First World War auxiliary hospital used the former roller-skating rink on the Mersey View site. The current Forest Hills Hotel was built in 1988.
Did The Beatles play here?
The Beatles performed at the Ballroom, Mersey View Pleasure Grounds, on 20 April 1963. This was part of the older Mersey View entertainment site rather than the present hotel building.
Are paranormal experiences guaranteed?
No. This is a genuine investigation and nothing is staged. Reported activity provides areas and questions to explore, but no particular experience can be promised.
Where do I buy tickets?
Tickets are sold directly by Forest Hills Hotel. DeadLive does not process payment for this event.
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