Step into the haunted heart of Wales — where uncanny ghost stories, strange Welsh folklore and ancient myths and legends come to life.
From centuries-old mysteries to modern-day ghost hunts, Mark Rees is “Wales’s leading expert” on the strange, supernatural and spine-chilling.
On this page, you’ll find everything you need to explore the world of Welsh ghosts, folklore, and the paranormal — from bestselling books and chart-topping podcasts to live events, spooky articles and TV appearances.
Whether you’re a curious newcomer or a long-time investigator, there’s plenty here to uncover.
Welcome to Ghosts & Folklore of Wales.
🎧 Listen to the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales Podcast 👻
To begin at the beginning…
Join thousands of listeners worldwide for Wales’s first and finest Ghosts & Folklore of Wales podcast, exploring ghost stories, uncanny lore, haunted locations and strange legends from Welsh history.
🎧 Hear tales of witches, spirits, dragons and cursed objects – all drawn from real archives, folklore collections and first-hand accounts.
🕯️ Want to start listening? You can check out the latest episodes using the player below, or visit the podcast archive for a complete list of weird and wonderful episodes.
You can also subscribe for free and get every episode delivered to your favourite podcast provider, including:
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Enjoy the podcast? Support it with a coffee!
The Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast is free to everyone – just as it should be! However, each episode takes a lot of blood, sweat and tears to write, record, host and distribute.
If you’d like to support Mark’s work and help keep the podcast on air, you can buy him a coffee here. Diolch!
📚 Ghosts and Folklore of Wales Books
Mark is the author of several acclaimed books exploring the supernatural side of Wales, including Ghosts of Wales, Paranormal Wales, and the Paranormal City series (Cardiff, Swansea & Gower).
These collections include true-life ghost stories from the archives, modern encounters with the unexplained, and the rich folklore traditions of Cymru’s haunted history.
🎤 Live Talks & Events
From theatre shows to Halloween spooktaculars, Mark appears live across Wales and the world sharing stories of haunted castles, spectral ladies in white, and things that go bump in the night.
He also appears regularly on radio, TV and podcasts as a guest expert in Welsh folklore and hauntings.
An annual highlights is the Ghosts of Wales – Live! event. Launched in 2017, it features a range of special guests, from spooky belly dancers The Lotus Sisters (pictured) to professional paranormal investigators Cymru Paranormal. Who knows who – or what – might make an appearance at the next one?
🗣️ Want to see Mark live, or book him for your event? Visit the events & media page »
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📰 Ghost Hunting Articles & Media
Alongside his books and podcast, Mark has written dozens of features on ghosts legends, and folklore — both historical and modern.
In fact, his very first foray into the world of “ghost writing” came while working for the press.
These articles (a selection pictured) include interviews with leading figures in the paranormal world, modern paranormal investigations, and behind-the-scenes articles about ghost-hunting locations across Wales.
Mark is also a regular guest on radio, TV and podcasts, details of which can be found in the news section.
📚 Check out the latest news and explore the spooky archive »