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Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees

Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees podcast: Step into the weird and wonderful world of haunted Wales with this monthly podcast that explores ghost stories, Gothic tales, uncanny encounters, ancient lore, and the rich folklore of Wales. Join Welsh storyteller, writer, and historian Mark Rees (Ghosts of Wales, Paranormal Wales) – “arguably Wales’ leading authority on the curious and paranormal aspects of the country’s history” – as he guides listeners through chilling legends, real-life

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50:16

Christmas Ghosts: Haunted Dinefwr & Llandeilo – Welsh...

Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees ·

2025/12/18

Which Christmas decoration began life as a witch-repelling charm? What haunted Welsh mansion has glowing fog drifting through its corridors even in summer? And who is the mysterious Boy in Blue said to appear in an unnerving old painting?This Christmas, we return to Dinefwr and Llandeilo - some of the most haunted locations in Wales - with storyteller and National Trust guide Ronnie Kerswell-O’Hara, who previously joined us for last week’s Mari Lwyd folklore episode. Ronnie reveals the eerie

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47:22

Christmas Folklore: The Mari Lwyd – How to Make a...

Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees ·

2025/12/04

How do you build a Mari Lwyd? Where do you find a horse skull? How heavy is it really – and how on earth do you dance with one?This Christmas, we go behind the folklore of Wales’s most iconic winter visitor – the Mari Lwyd – to uncover the practical secrets rarely talked about: construction, decoration, materials, performance, and the surprisingly tricky art of bringing a skeletal horse to life. Mark Rees is joined by Ronnie Kerswell-O’Hara of the National Trust at Dinefwr, Llandeilo – a maker,

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21:06

EP161 Halloween at a Haunted Welsh Castle: The Curse...

Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees ·

2025/10/30

What happens when you spend Halloween night in one of Wales’s eeriest ruins? Who – or what – haunts the sand-blown walls of Pennard Castle? And could the terrifying Gwrach y Rhibyn still be keeping watch?It’s Halloween Eve, and Mark Rees heads to the haunted remains of Pennard Castle on the Gower Peninsula – a place steeped in ghostly sightings, fairy-folk legends and one of Wales’s most chilling curses. From the night a witch-like death omen was said to strike a man mad, to a modern

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21:00

EP160 Halloween Folklore: Ghostly Games & Welsh...

Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees ·

2025/10/02

🎃👻 What dangerous games did people play on the night when the veil between worlds was at its thinnest? Who walked the dark lanes of Wales on Nos Calan Gaeaf long before modern Halloween lights flickered? In this special Halloween episode, Mark Rees explores centuries-old Welsh traditions that mixed fun, fear, and fortune-telling. From sowing hemp seeds in graveyards to listening at church doors for whispered names, discover how spooky games revealed secrets about love, death, and the

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24:46

EP159 Halloween Ghost Rider: Haunted History, Murder...

Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees ·

2025/09/04

Who is the mysterious Ghost Rider haunting a lonely Welsh road plagued by Halloween Jack-o'-Lanterns? What dark link ties this spectral horseman to an old murder, a flickering light in the darkness, and the Devil himself?On this episode, journey into the shadows of rural Wales, where folklore and fear merge on moonlit lanes. Discover the chilling tale of a ghost rider whose hooves are not quite human, and why this terrifying encounter has echoed through generations — a story steeped in

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21:10

EP158 When Death Knocks: Haunted Farmhouse, Uncanny...

Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees ·

2025/08/07

What if death could knock on your door — quite literally — before claiming a life? Would you answer? Would you believe it? And what strange thread connects these events in Wales to a death in America?In this eerie real-life account from 19th-century Wales, a tailor living in a remote farmhouse near Newcastle Emlyn is disturbed by strange and persistent sounds — knocking at doors and windows, ghostly wailing in the night, and an uncanny sense that something is coming. Witnesses hear it too

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31:47

EP157 King Arthur’s Stone: Wales’s Most Haunted Tomb?...

Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees ·

2025/07/10

Why do people report ghostly knights, phantom horses and spectral visions during the full moon in this Welsh beauty spot? What ancient force still lingers atop Cefn Bryn? On this episode, Mark journeys to the windswept heights of Gower during the summer solstice to investigate one of Wales’s oldest and most mysterious sites — a place steeped in druidic ritual, pagan legend, and haunting lore. Is this neolithic tomb truly connected to King Arthur? Did Merlin himself walk these lands? And what

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47:54

EP156 Secrets of Craig-y-Nos Castle: Wales’ Most...

Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees ·

2025/06/12

Why has Craig-y-Nos Castle drawn ghost hunters, psychics and TV crews for decades? What secrets still linger in its shadowy halls? Find out in the 5th anniversary episode of Ghosts and Folklore of Wales.This month, Mark returns to one of the UK’s most famously "most haunted" sites — a place so notorious it’s become part of British paranormal legend. Once home to opera star Adelina Patti and now a hotspot for chilling encounters, Craig-y-Nos Castle has a spine-tingling history of ghostly

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26:41

EP155 Ghosts, Goblins & Graveyard Dogs: A Paranormal...

Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees ·

2025/05/08

What kind of spectral creature leaps onto a corpse, rides in the hearse, and disappears into the mourners at the graveside?In this folkloric lucky dip of ghostly odds and ends, Mark Rees unearths the eerie tales too strange, too short, or too scattered to fit anywhere else… until now. Why did a grand Welsh mansion blaze with phantom lights long after its owner had died? Who — or what — tormented a hardworking farmer until he uncovered a buried secret? And did a goblin really make a house

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26:51

EP154 They Came at Midnight: The Uncanny Changeling...

Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees ·

2025/04/10

Who knocks at midnight—and what do they want? Are these visitors of the night bringing gifts or a curse?When a knock came at midnight, the family inside had no idea the supernatural visitors weren’t just visiting—they were hunting. A seemingly generous call from the Tylwyth Teg—the fairy folk of Welsh folklore—soon unravels into one of the darkest changeling tales ever recorded in Wales. Why did the visitors bring gifts of gold? What happened to the baby in the cradle? And what terrible fate

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23:29

EP153 The Headless Warrior Princess Haunting Kidwelly...

Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees ·

2025/03/13

What lurks in the shadows of one of Wales’ most striking castles? What happens when a medieval battlefield becomes a haunted ruin? And can a headless ghost really ask for help?In this spine-chilling episode, we uncover the eerie legends of Kidwelly Castle - an ancient fortress steeped in bloodshed, rebellion and restless spirits. From the tragic tale of Gwenllian, Wales’ first warrior princess, who was brutally executed and now wanders the grounds searching for her missing head, to the

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30:36

EP152 Ghost Dogs: Haunting Encounters with Phantom...

Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees ·

2025/02/13

What would you do if you came face to face with a ghostly hound? Would you reach out to pet it, or run the other way? And what if that spectral dog wasn’t just a harmless apparition, but a chilling omen of death?In this episode, we explore two terrifying real-life encounters with ghost dogs in Wales - one a faithful spirit bound by loyalty, the other a sinister harbinger of doom. What happened when a man walking home through a mysterious valley discovered his own dog frozen in fear at the

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28:40

EP151 Fairy Gold: Secrets, Curses and the Price of...

Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees ·

2025/01/16

What would you do if you stumbled upon a stash of gold in the forest, knowing it might vanish with just one word? Could it be the legendary fairy gold of folklore, a treasure bound by secrecy and mischief?In this episode, we dive into enchanting tales of the mysterious wealth bestowed by the fairy folk—fortunes that could disappear in a puff of smoke if their origin is revealed. What makes fairy gold so coveted yet so dangerous? From Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale to the chilling accounts of

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29:48

EP150 Wales' Eerie Christmas Death Omen: The Ghostly...

Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees ·

2024/12/19

The Ghosts and Folklore Podcast is celebrating a monumental milestone – Episode 150 – with a festive, eerie twist. For this special Christmas edition, host Mark Rees blends the magic of the holiday season with haunting tales and mysterious folklore.Get ready for a journey into the strange and supernatural, featuring festive ghosts, ancient traditions, and a mystery that will (OK, might!) keep you on edge. So grab your favourite drink, cosy up by the fire, and let’s dive into a world where the

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23:30

EP149 Wales’ Most Terrifying Death Omen: The Haunting...

Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees ·

2024/11/21

Have you ever heard a chilling, disembodied moan carried on the wind, growing louder and softer like waves crashing on the shore? What if that sound wasn’t just the wind but a sinister harbinger of death?This episode, Mark delves into the eerie Welsh death omen known as the Cyhyraeth - a ghostly sound that strikes terror into those who hear it. Could it be warning you of a tragedy in your home? Or perhaps signalling doom for someone far away? From haunting coastal cries accompanied by glowing

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32:19

EP148 Halloween Hauntings: Mysteries of Margam Castle...

Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees ·

2024/10/24

This Halloween, are you ready to uncover the chilling secrets of Margam Castle? Who - or what - haunts this iconic Welsh landmark? Could it be the ghostly monks seen gliding through the night, the playful spirits of Victorian children, or the vengeful presence of a tragic gamekeeper?In this spine-tingling Halloween (Nos Calan Gaeaf) episode, we dive deep into the haunted history of Margam Park, exploring the eerie legends that have terrified visitors for generations. From ancient abbey grounds to

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27:30

EP147 The Poltergeist Diaries: A Stone-Throwing...

Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees ·

2024/09/26

What happens when a quiet life in rural Wales is shattered by an unseen force? In this spine-chilling episode, join Mark Rees as he delves into the haunting tale of a poltergeist that escalated from harmless mischief to terrifying violence.Through a remarkable diary kept by a local vicar in the early 18th century, we uncover the shocking events that led a family to flee their home in fear. From stones raining down on unsuspecting workers to mysterious objects appearing and disappearing, this

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24:43

EP146 The Haunting of Craflwyn: When a dream home...

Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees ·

2024/08/29

Could this be one of Wales' most terrifying hauntings? How did a dream home turn into a living nightmare? Why did its residents retreat to the kitchen, and who—or what—joined them there? Join Mark Rees as he delves into the spine-tingling haunting of Craflwyn Hall, a National Trust property nestled in the shadow of Eryri's (Snowdonia’s) peaks. Was it the decaying grandeur, the overgrown garden, or the ghostly apparition of a Victorian lady that kept this house steeped in perpetual gloom? Tune in to

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28:24

EP145 Demon House of Gower: Dark secrets of the...

Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees ·

2024/08/01

What dark secrets lie in this picturesque corner of Wales? Why was it once known as the 'village of the dead'? And what horrifying events drove a family to the brink of despair in the mid-seventeenth century?Journey to the breath-taking Gower Peninsula to uncover the terrifying tale of the Demon House of Gower. Explore the mysterious and malevolent forces that plagued the Bowen household, where a spectral figure, or a demonic doppelgänger, or possibly sinister poltergeists reigned. Discover how

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40:26

EP144 Macabre Mysteries of Swansea Castle:...

Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees ·

2024/07/04

What connects Gothic ghost stories, Dylan Thomas, Frankenstein, Swansea Castle, and shadow people that don't rest easy?Swansea Castle is a site brimming with contradictions and untold stories. Is it haunted or unhaunted? Easy or challenging for ghost hunters? Discover why this iconic landmark, steeped in history and surrounded by folklore, defies simple explanations. Unearth the secrets behind the Blue Lady—an apparition with a dubious historical record—and learn about the castle's shadowy forms

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