Author Mark Rees gives the lowdown on Neath Port Talbot’s most spooky places. (This article was originally published in South West Wales Without a Car in 2024) Margam Castle is considered to be one of the ‘most haunted’ places in Britain. Its supposedly paranormal residents include a white lady who haunts the stairs at night,…
Treasury of Folklore: Stars and Skies by Willow Winsham is a celestial collection of stories that sparkles in the hand as much as the mind. Wonderfully illustrated by Joe McLaren, it’s a beautifully crafted object with a cover that glitters like the stars within. A Celestial Journey Through Myth, Legend, and Lore Winsham seamlessly connects…
It’s Christmas Eve. Time to settle in by the fire, pour a glass of mulled wine, and dive into the enchanting folklore of Wales. In this festive special, Mark Rees takes you on a journey through some of the most curious Welsh traditions, old and new. In this episode, Mark explores: For answers—and even more…
Ghost hunting in Wales’ “most haunted” places: Paranormal investigators Cymru Paranormal reveal what it’s REALLY like to search for the supernatural in some of the spookiest Welsh locations
The Secret Islands of the Faeries: How the fairies of Wales are connected to King Arthur, why they are called y Tylwyth Teg, and more Welsh folklore about the fair folk who haunted the forests
Guy Fawkes Night special on the Ghosts and Folklore podcast: Can the ancient druids of Wales really lay claim to inventing the traditions of the 5th of November AND July the 4th? Explore the curious customs of Bonfire Night, or Noson Guto Ffowc as we say in Wales, on this special episode of the podcast.
Ghosts of Wales Live: A Halloween Special – Join the Paranormal Party! How are you celebrating Halloween this year? If you’re into ghost stories, Welsh folklore, and real-life paranormal investigations, why not join us for Ghosts of Wales Live – a Halloween special on the Ghosts & Folklore of Wales podcast? What’s in this episode?…
Join Mark Rees (author of Ghosts of Wales/ Paranormal Wales etc.) for a journey in search of the curious, and at times macabre history and folklore of Nos Calan Gaeaf, the Welsh Halloween.
Join Mark Rees as he goes in search of the secret history of Nos Calan Gaeaf, the Welsh Halloween, on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast.
