Dark Wales Tours Podcast

Discover stories of the most haunted inn in Wales, the Skirrid Inn. Hear about its grizzly past and its ghostly tales. Explore other haunted inns and pubs throughout the world including the oldest pub in Nottingham and a spot in Texas where Teddy Roosevelt still likes to visit for a drink from beyond the grave

Join Dark Wales Tours on 28th October 2021 for an online Ghost Tour experience of St Fagan's National Museum of History. www.darkwalestours.co.uk

Discover the history of Craig-y-Nos castle, from a cursed family to a famous opera singer to healing suffers of TB. Explore the stories of the various sightings of shadowy figures, feelings of unseen presences and the voice of a woman coming from the theatre. Also discover other locations in the area that are said to resound with the spirits of ancient people.

Discover the history of one of the most important examples of 16th century gentry houses in the country, Llancaiach Fawr. Hear about the many stories of hauntings that have been experienced over the years and its connections to the Civil War, that tore Britain apart.

From fairy tales to horror films we are taught to fear and respect the forests of the world. From their natural eeriness to the creatures and spirits that are said to reside there, discover the accounts from Wales and around the world of a handful of the most haunted and infamous forests.

Hear stories of supposed cursed objects in Wales and throughout the world, including the story of an iconic doll immortalised by a recent movie franchise. If you have your own stories to share please contact us on darkwales@hotmail.com

Discover the long history of St Donat's Castle in South Wales. From its legendary origins to the modern college campus, a favourite with the worlds royalty. Hear how many of its inhabitants have reported hearing phantom footsteps and seeing spectral figures, including the legendary Gwrach-y-Rhibyn. If you have your own stories to share please contact us on darkwales@hotmail.com

Discover the famous cases of vampirism from Britain and around the world, also explore the unique ways in which vampires terrorise Wales. If you have your own stories to share please contact us on darkwales@hotmail.com

Explore the many quirky Welsh traditions around Easter time. From decorating graves to performing somersaults on top of a mountain. Discover the origins of Easter itself along with the iconic Easter Bunny! If you have your own stories and traditions to share please contact us on darkwales@hotmail.com

From phantom figures emerging out of the darkness, to unseen entities taking control of your vehicle, these things may sound like something out of a horror movie but discover the true accounts of haunted roads throughout Wales and similar stories from across the world. If you have your own stories to share please email us on darkwales@hotmail.com

Discover the remarkable life of the patron saint of Wales. Saint David. Hear about his numerous miracles and find out why he is unique among the patron saints of Britain. Explore the stories of other lesser known saints of Wales and their influences not only on rulers of Wales but Lords in France and Kings of England too. If you have your own stories to share please email us on darkwales@hotmail.com

In the late 1970s many locals of Broad Haven, west Wales, experienced strange phenomena. Is it possible that this idyllic part of Wales was visited by forces not of this world? If you have your own stories to share please email us on darkwales@hotmail.com

Hear the stories of two of the most notorious Welsh pirates who ever sailed the seven seas. Discover the man behind a popular rum brand and also the real life pirate who was the inspiration for fictional pirates such as Captain Hook. If you have your own stories to share please email us on darkwales@hotmail.com

Explore the history behind Wales' own day of love St Dwynwen's Day. Discover the many unique ways the Welsh celebrate love and also strange customs that have died out. Also discover stories of tragedy and love throughout Welsh history If you have your own stories to share please contact us on darkwales@hotmail.com

The family home is a place to retreat to from the world, a place of safety. But some homes refuse to let you sleep at night. The spirits of former occupants roam the corridors and rooms they once called their own. Mr. Andrew Dexter contacted us to tell us of the time he lived at Gladstone Villa in Bargoed near Caerphilly, South Wales. The strange occurrences that he and his family experienced simply 'defied rational explanation and scientific logic'. This episode will also look at two other famous cases of haunted houses in the world, showing that it is not just grand Victorian mansions and ruined castles that are full of ghosts. If you have your own stories to share please contact us on darkwales@hotmail.com

Christmas 2020 will be very different for many of us but in this episode we explore the history of Christmas in Wales and around the world. From quirky traditions to modern day customs. If you have your own traditions and customs to share please contact us on darkwales@hotmail.com

Discover the history of Carew Castle, the dramatic events that have taken place within its walls and the strange ghosts that still reside there. From a beautiful Welsh Princess to the sight of a screaming Barbary Ape. If you have your own stories to share please contact us on darkwales@hotmail.com

From tormenting mortals to marrying them, the Fair Folk have for centuries both plagued and blessed humankind. Discover the tales of these strange creatures in Wales and the rest of the world, including one of the most famous cases of capturing their image in photographs. Was it a hoax or was it real? If you have your own stories to share please contact us on darkwales@hotmail.com

Explore the history of the location of the 2020 and 2021 series of I'm a Celebrity, Get me out of here, Gwrych Castle. Discover its many uses and it's stories of ghostly apparitions that have been witnessed throughout the years. If you have your own stories to share please contact us on darkwales@hotmail.com

Explore the history of Halloween in Wales and around the world, exploring how it has evolved and changed through the centuries. Discover Welsh Halloween traditions and how other cultures observe this particularly paranormal night. If you have your own stories to share please contact us on darkwales@hotmail.com