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On this podcast we will explore the History, Myths, Legends and Ghosts of Wales. Looking at Welsh folklore, various haunted locations throughout Wales and comparisons to other cultures whilst also exploring the different theories of the paranormal in general.
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May 14, 2025
May 14, 2025
21 min
Wales gave birth to the most famous royal dynasty in British history — but the Tudors carried more than royal blood... they carried dark secrets.
In this chilling episode, Dark Wales Tours uncovers the hidden origins of the Tudor Dynasty and their deep ties to Welsh folklore, witchcraft, and the paranormal.
What did the Tudors believe about ghosts?
Were they involved in occult practices?
Why do so many Tudor-era castles remain haunted to this day?
Join us as we explore the mystical landscapes of Wales, the supernatural beliefs of the Tudors, and how ancient Celtic magic may have shaped the course of British monarchy.

May 14, 2025
May 14, 2025
20 min
TIME ISN’T WHAT YOU THINK… In this mind-bending journey through Welsh folklore, global mysteries, and the science of time itself, we uncover stories of people who slipped through time.
From the eerie tales of the Tylwyth Teg, Wales' mysterious fairy folk said to steal people away for years... to scientific theories of relativity, wormholes, and parallel universes, this is a deep dive into one of humanity’s most haunting questions:
👉 What if time travel isn't fiction… but folklore, physics, and fact colliding? With chilling accounts from Bold Street in Liverpool, strange vanishing hikers in the Brecon Beacons, and eerie global reports from the Bermuda Triangle to Versailles, this video ties it all back to the ancient hills of Wales—where time may ripple, pause, and fold over itself.
🔍 Whether you're a skeptic or a believer, the evidence, emotion, and historical parallels might just leave you questioning reality.

May 14, 2025
May 14, 2025
13 min
Have you ever woken up unable to move—terrified, frozen—and felt like something else was in the room with you? You're not alone.
Around the world, people are reporting the same haunting experience: paralysis, shadow figures, whispers in the dark... and a presence watching. But is sleep paralysis just a glitch in your REM cycle? Or could there be something darker—something real—behind the nightmares?
In this chilling episode of Dark Wales Tours, we explore the terrifying intersection of neuroscience, folklore, and the paranormal. From the Welsh Gwrach y Rhibyn to global night demons and shadow people, this deep dive will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about your own mind… and what lurks at the edge of sleep.
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Oct 10, 2021
Oct 10, 2021
23 min
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

Sep 19, 2021
Sep 19, 2021
20 min
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.

Sep 5, 2021
Sep 5, 2021
25 min
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.

Aug 22, 2021
Aug 22, 2021
24 min
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.

Aug 8, 2021
Aug 8, 2021
34 min
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

May 2, 2021
May 2, 2021
24 min
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

Apr 18, 2021
Apr 18, 2021
30 min
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
