Ahead of Halloween (Nos Calan Gaeaf), Mark Rees revisited one of his favourite haunted locations for S4C Newyddion, the Welsh-language news platform that creates content for TV and online audiences.
The spooky destination? The Prince of Wales pub in Kenfig — a site rich in ghostly history and eerie folklore.
What ghost stories are attached to the Prince of Wales?
The Prince of Wales pub in Ton Kenfig, Bridgend, has long been known for its ghostly reputation. In the early 1980s, headlines reported that an organ played by itself inside a locked room. Despite investigations by experts, no one found an explanation.
But the pub’s eerie tales didn’t end there. Visitors have reported ghostly mists, phantom voices and mysterious touches. Some even hear their names called while standing in the bar area and have had objects thrown at them. One of the most chilling figures is a spectral boy linked to a tragic accident during a Sunday School trip in the 19th century.
Interestingly, the surrounding area also has its share of myths. Kenfig Pool, for example, is believed to be bottomless and home to a sunken city. Meanwhile, the nearby sand dunes hide the remains of a town lost to a tsunami in 1607. These stories add layers of mystery to this already haunted location.
How can I watch the spooky video and find out more?
You can watch the Welsh-language video with English subtitles here: Ai tafarn yng Nghymru yw’r ‘fwyaf dychrynllyd’ yn y byd?.
In it, Mark explores the mysteries of The Prince of Wales and uncovers some new chilling stories from the current occupiers.
Where is the Prince of Wales and can I visit?
You’ll find the pub in Ton Kenfig, Maudlam, Bridgend, Wales. Overlooking the Kenfig Nature Reserve, it offers a picturesque setting by day, and a more supernatural setting by night. If you love ghost stories and folklore, this is the perfect place to visit.
Mark has been reporting on The Prince of Wales for many years, including previous visits for WalesOnline and Paranormal Wales.
