Dark Wales Tours Podcast

Cursed Objects

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. 

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St Donat's Castle

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.

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Cases of Vampirism

Discover the famous cases of vampirism from Britain and around the world, also explore the unique ways in which vampires terrorise Wales.  

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The traditions of Easter

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! 

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Haunted Roads

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. 

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St David's Day

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.  

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The strange events of Broad Haven

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?

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Pirates of Wales

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. 

 

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The History of St Dwynwen's Day

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

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The Haunting of Gladstone Villa

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. 

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