Ghost Tales by the Fireside - True Ghost Stories Podcast
Clem Dallaway 169 episodes Nov 10, 2026
True ghost stories from the UK, narrated by Clem Dallaway. Each episode brings chilling tales of paranormal encounters and haunted locations. The podcast aims to entertain and spook listeners with authentic accounts of the supernatural.
Episodes
The Screaming Skull of Wardley Hall - Dark Folklore
In November 1930, a human skull vanished from Wardley Hall in Worsley, Greater Manchester. According to an old Lancashire legend, removing it would bring terrible misfortune. Months later, a masked stranger appeared at the hall in the middle of the night, carrying a mysterious parcel.For generations, the Screaming Skull of Wardley Hall had been associated with violent storms, frightening
Muncaster Castle Ghosts: The Crying Children
Eight people heard children crying inside Muncaster Castle's Tapestry Room. Yet no children were there.Near Ravenglass in Cumbria, Muncaster Castle has been home to the Pennington family for more than 800 years. Its long history includes a royal legend, a notorious court jester, a mysterious death and remarkable reports of paranormal activity.In this episode of Ghost Tales by the Fireside
Long Meg and Her Daughters – The Petrified Witches of Cumbria - Dark Folklore
An ancient stone circle in Cumbria is said to contain a group of witches turned to stone by a powerful magician. According to legend, nobody can count the stones twice and get the same number. And if somebody finally succeeds, the witches may return to life.Near Little Salkeld, not far from Penrith, Long Meg and Her Daughters has stood for around 5,000 years. This remarkable prehistoric m
The Children of Winstone Close - Haunted Redditch
In the Lakeside area of Redditch, Worcestershire, an ordinary residential street has become connected with a strange collection of ghost stories.Residents of Winstone Close have reported seeing children who should not have been there. One young boy appeared to be searching for a lost ball. Another became known as Jimmy. Inside one of the houses, a strange mist was said to take the shape o
The Forgotten Creatures of Feckenham Forest: Goblins, Fairies, Dragons & Tolkien
What strange creatures were once believed to live in the old Forest of Feckenham?In this episode of Ghost Tales by the Fireside, Clem Dallaway explores some of the forgotten folklore surrounding Redditch and north Worcestershire, beginning with the strange legend of the Beoley Goblin, a creature said to jump onto the backs of passing horses.But Beoley also had a place known as Little Hob
The Foxlydiate Arms: The Corpse Bride and the Flying Hearse - Haunted Redditch
On Halloween night in 2009, a woman dressed as the Corpse Bride entered a costume competition at the Foxlydiate Arms in Redditch. The organiser remembered speaking to her. Some of the people watching remembered seeing her too. Others insisted there had been nobody there at all.Then the guest list was checked.The strange Halloween encounter is only one part of the Foxlydiate story. Long be
The Tall Man of Headless Cross - A Redditch Ghost Story
In 1995, a family living in Headless Cross, Redditch, Worcestershire, began seeing a very tall man inside their home.He was dressed completely in black, appeared to wear a wide-brimmed hat and had large buckles on his shoes that seemed to catch the light.At first, the sightings were brief. Then the activity became more intense.Banging and crashing began inside the house, and one night the
Moon’s Moat: Murder, Mystery and the Ghost of Lady Moon
A woman screams inside an isolated house. Something falls into the moat. By morning, Mariolle Moon has vanished — and centuries later, a female figure is still said to return.Hidden amongst the houses and footpaths of Church Hill in Redditch is the remains of a medieval home surrounded by a moat. More than seven hundred years ago, people lived on the small island at its centre, crossing a
The White Ladies of Redditch: Ghosts, Folklore and Haunted Places
Redditch has more than one White Lady story. From the woman seen at the windows of Beech House on Church Green, to a pale figure in woodland near Batchley and strange sightings around Smallwood, the same image appears again and again: a woman dressed in white.In this Dark Folklore episode of Ghost Tales by the Fireside, Clem Dallaway explores the stories behind Redditch’s White Ladies, in
The House on Abbeydale: 30 Years of a Redditch Haunting
A family moved into an ordinary house on Abbeydale in Redditch, Worcestershire, in 1996. Almost immediately, they began experiencing things they could not explain.A scruffy middle-aged man appeared repeatedly in the garden before being seen walking through the house and straight through the staircase. A young child spoke to someone called Albert. Another talked about an imaginary friend n
The Ghostly Monks of Redditch
Why are so many of Redditch's ghostly monks described as wearing brown when the Cistercians of Bordesley Abbey were known as the White Monks?In this episode of Dark Folklore, Clem Dallaway follows one of Redditch's most persistent supernatural traditions through the medieval landscape of Bordesley Abbey and into the modern town. Stories tell of hooded figures near Bordesley Corner, appari
Dr John Lambe: The Devil’s Doctor of Tardebigge
Doctor John Lambe was one of the most notorious alleged sorcerers of seventeenth-century England — a physician, astrologer, crystal-gazer and supposed conjurer whose story began in Tardebigge, Worcestershire, before carrying him into the heart of Jacobean London.In this episode of Ghost Tales by the Fireside, we follow the extraordinary life of the man who became known as the Duke’s Devil
A Little Boy in Blyth, Northumberland - Listener Ghost Story
A listener from Blyth, Northumberland shares a disturbing series of unexplained events that began inside an ordinary family home.It started with flickering lights and a CD player apparently turning itself down. Then, during the early hours of the morning, the witness woke to find a small boy standing silently beside the bed.Days later, a young child visiting the house ran downstairs terri
The Woman in Black of Wilden - A Victorian Roadside Ghost
In the summer of 1873 or 1874, Charlotte Goodhall and her daughter May were travelling by pony carriage along a quiet road between Wilden and Ravensden in Bedfordshire when they saw a woman dressed entirely in black.She wasn't walking.She appeared to glide across the grass.As their carriage passed within only a few feet of her, the woman turned towards them, revealing what Charlotte later
Blackness Castle – Ghosts, Prisoners & Scotland’s Haunted Fortress
Blackness Castle has stood on the Firth of Forth for nearly 600 years. Known as “The Ship That Never Sailed,” this extraordinary Scottish castle has been a royal stronghold, artillery fortress and state prison.In this episode of Ghost Tales by the Fireside, we uncover the real history behind Blackness Castle — from its medieval origins and Cromwell’s devastating siege to the Covenanters a
The Man on the Line: The Ghost of Ashton Moss
In early 1975, a signalman working at OA&GB Junction near Ashton Moss heard footsteps climbing the stairs to his signal box. He saw an unfamiliar man carrying a bag reach the top — but when he opened the door, nobody was there.One week later, a mysterious figure appeared beside the railway. This time, two signalmen saw him from separate locations and approached from opposite direction
Battle Abbey – Ghosts of the Battle of Hastings
Battle Abbey stands on the site of one of the most famous battles in English history, where King Harold fell and William the Conqueror defeated the English army in 1066.But the ghosts said to haunt Battle Abbey are not only the dead of the Battle of Hastings.There are sightings of mysterious monks wandering the medieval ruins, a silent horseman crossing the battlefield, unexplained sounds
Jack and Jill Hill: The Dark Somerset Story Behind the Nursery Rhyme
Everyone knows the nursery rhyme. Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water. Jack fell down and broke his crown, and Jill came tumbling after.But in the Somerset village of Kilmersdon, an old local legend gives those familiar words a much darker meaning.Here, Jack and Jill are remembered not as children, but as young lovers. The story tells of a secret pregnancy, a fatal fal
The Enfield Poltergeist — Britain’s Most Famous Poltergeist Case
In August 1977, strange events began inside an ordinary council house at 284 Green Street, Enfield.Peggy Hodgson's children claimed their beds were moving. Knocking sounds came from the walls. Furniture appeared to move by itself. Neighbours were called into the house, followed by the police and WPC Carolyn Heeps later reported seeing an armchair move across the living-room floor.What fol
The Ghost of the Shipwrights Arms - A Haunted Pub on the Kent Marshes
Out on the lonely marshes near Faversham, Kent, stands the Shipwrights Arms — an isolated old pub with a ghost story that has lingered for generations.Local tradition tells of a sailor whose ship foundered in the Swale on a bitter winter night.Somehow he survived the wreck and struggled across the freezing mudflats towards the lights of the pub. He reached the door and knocked... but nobo
Tintagel Castle – King Arthur, Merlin & the Ghosts of Tintagel
Tintagel Castle rises above the Cornish coast, forever connected with King Arthur, Merlin and one of Britain’s greatest legends. But beyond the familiar Arthurian stories, Tintagel has acquired ghost stories and strange traditions of its own.Medieval writers claimed this was the place where Arthur was conceived, while centuries later the great sea cave beneath the cliffs became known as M
Bottlebush Down – The Prehistoric Horseman of Dorset
On the ancient downs of Dorset, near Sixpenny Handley, a series of prehistoric burial mounds have gathered some extraordinary stories.Old local folklore claimed that strange music could sometimes be heard coming from beneath the barrows. Another story tells of a clergyman who rested upon one of the mounds and saw a crowd of little people, dressed in leather jerkins, dancing around him.But
Haunted Evesham – Ghosts, Poltergeists & Strange Encounters
Evesham may be famous for its abbey and the bloody Battle of Evesham, but some of the town's strangest stories are found behind closed doors.In this episode of Ghost Tales by the Fireside, we explore the ghosts and hauntings of Evesham and the surrounding Vale. There is a mysterious little boy sitting beside a fireplace who nobody else remembers seeing, a shadowy monk that walks straight
Reculver Towers – The Crying Child & Hooded Figures of Haunted Kent
On the windswept Kent coast, the twin towers of Reculver stand above the remains of a place far older than the ruined church itself.Beneath them once stood Regulbium, a Roman fort, and with it survives a disturbing piece of folklore.An old story claims that when the Romans built the fort, a baby was buried beneath its foundations as a sacrifice to protect the walls.Then archaeologists beg
Glamis Castle – Ghosts, Hidden Rooms & the Monster of Glamis
Glamis Castle is one of Scotland's most mysterious haunted castles — a place of hidden rooms, unexplained windows and ghost stories that have survived for centuries.According to legend, somewhere within Glamis, Earl Beardie is still playing cards with the Devil, condemned to continue a game that began on the Sabbath. Guests have told of frightening figures appearing beside their beds, whi
Callow Hill – The Phantom House, Shadow Figure & Forgotten God of Worcestershire
On a quiet hillside in Worcestershire, an old farmhouse is connected with a strange story from the 1970s.A visitor wakes to see a dark human figure calmly walking across the foot of the bed.They assume it's the owner of the house.But the owner had left for work more than an hour earlier.Nearby, another tale tells of something even stranger — a farmhouse that no longer exists, yet is said
Hampton Court Palace – Ghosts, History & Haunted Legends
Step inside one of Britain's most famous royal palaces, where five centuries of history meet some of the country's most enduring ghost stories.In this episode of Ghost Tales by the Fireside, we journey through the remarkable story of Hampton Court Palace. From Cardinal Wolsey's magnificent vision to Henry VIII's Tudor court, from the birth of Prince Edward to the tragic final days of Jane
Jenny Gallows' Pit - The Ghost That Waited for the Eighth Circuit - Dark Folklore
High on the white cliffs of Flamborough Head lies a lonely hollow known as Jenny Gallows' Pit.At first glance, it appears to be nothing more than a shallow depression in the earth. But for generations, local people believed it was haunted by the restless spirit of a young woman named Jenny Gallows.Children whispered that anyone who ran around the pit nine times would hear the fairies.Yet
Studley Castle: The Grey Lady & Warwickshire's Haunted Castle
Is Studley Castle one of Warwickshire's most haunted places?In Episode 100 of Ghost Tales by the Fireside, we journey through almost 1,000 years of history to uncover the legends, folklore and ghost stories surrounding Studley Castle.Discover the forgotten Norman castle, the lost Benedictine priory, the tragic legend of the Grey Lady, mysterious footsteps, phantom figures, the scent of la
Mermaid's Pool - The Dark Folklore of Kinder Scout's Haunted Waters
High on Kinder Scout, hidden amongst the peat and heather of the Peak District, lies a lonely pool wrapped in centuries of folklore.On Easter Eve, it is said a mysterious mermaid rises from the dark water, offering the impossible to those who find her. But every gift comes with a price, and some who reached out to accept her invitation were never seen again.In this Dark Folklore episode o
Rosslyn Chapel: Scotland's Most Mysterious Haunted Chapel - Ghosts, Legends & Dark Folklore
Few places in Britain are surrounded by as much mystery as Rosslyn Chapel.Standing above the wooded gorge of the River North Esk near Edinburgh, this remarkable medieval chapel has inspired centuries of legends. Stories of hidden vaults, the Apprentice Pillar, spectral monks, the White Lady of Rosslyn Castle, the Black Knight of Roslin Glen and the eerie tale of the Burning Chapel have al
The Rufus Stone: The Mysterious Death of King William II - New Forest History & Folklore
King William II, better known as William Rufus, rode into the New Forest on a summer hunting trip in the year 1100. By the end of the day he was dead, struck by an arrow under circumstances that remain one of England's greatest unsolved historical mysteries.Was it a tragic hunting accident? An assassination disguised as misfortune? Or was his death linked to the curse that many medieval p
The Ghosts of Pendle Hill - Witches, Lancaster Castle & England's Most Haunted Landscape
For more than four hundred years, the shadow of Pendle Hill has loomed over one of the most infamous episodes in British history.In 1612, a series of accusations led to the trial and execution of ten people accused of witchcraft. Their names became forever linked with Pendle, Lancaster Castle and the surrounding Lancashire countryside. Yet while the history is well documented, the stories
The Fairy Steps of Beetham Fell - Cumbria's Haunted Corpse Road, Fairy Legend & The Cappel Hellhound
Hidden among the limestone cliffs of Beetham Fell lies one of Cumbria's most unusual folklore sites.The Fairy Steps are best known for an old legend claiming that anyone who can climb the narrow staircase without touching the rock walls will be granted a wish by the fairies. But beneath the famous tale lies a much darker history.For centuries, the Fairy Steps formed part of an ancient cor
Borley Rectory: England's Most Haunted House - The Truth Behind the Legend
Borley Rectory has been called England's most haunted house for nearly a century.Stories of a ghostly nun, phantom footsteps, mysterious messages appearing on walls, ringing bells, poltergeist activity and unexplained apparitions transformed a quiet Essex rectory into the most famous paranormal case in British history.But how much of the story was real?In this extended episode of Ghost Ta
The Goodwin Sands & The Ghost Ship Lady Lovibond - Kent's Greatest Maritime Mystery
Just off the coast of Deal in Kent lies one of the most dangerous stretches of water in Britain. The Goodwin Sands have claimed thousands of ships over the centuries, creating a vast maritime graveyard beneath the English Channel.In this episode of Ghost Tales by the Fireside, we explore the history of the Goodwin Sands, from devastating shipwrecks and the Great Storm of 1703 to the endur
Bagdale Hall & the Ghosts of Whitby - Haunted Whitby Abbey, Dracula & True Ghost Stories
Whitby is one of Britain's most atmospheric towns, where history, archaeology, folklore and reported paranormal experiences meet on the Yorkshire coast.Discover the haunted history of Bagdale Hall, one of Whitby's oldest Tudor buildings. Explore the legend of Browne Bushell, mysterious footsteps, children's voices, Whitby Abbey, St Mary's Churchyard, the 199 Steps, the story of Saint Hild
Knocking Knoll - The Ancient Burial Mound with Three Knocks | Bedfordshire Ghost Stories & Folklore
High above the Bedfordshire countryside stands an ancient burial mound known as Knocking Knoll. For centuries, local people claimed to hear three loud knocks coming from beneath the earth, giving rise to one of southern England's most enduring folklore legends.In this episode of Ghost Tales by the Fireside, we explore the prehistoric origins of Knocking Knoll, its nineteenth-century excav
Highgate Cemetery: Ghosts, Graves and the Vampire
Highgate Cemetery is one of the most famous cemeteries in Britain. Hidden among the trees and Victorian monuments of North London are stories of ghostly apparitions, mysterious figures, unexplained sightings and the infamous Highgate Vampire.In this episode of Ghost Tales by the Fireside, we explore the remarkable history of Highgate Cemetery, from its origins as one of London's Magnifice
Devil's Bridge, Wales - The Legend of the Devil's Bargain and the Black Dog of Pontarfynach
Deep in the hills near Aberystwyth lies one of the most remarkable landmarks in Wales.At Devil's Bridge, three bridges stand one above another above a dramatic gorge carved by the River Mynach. For centuries, travellers have crossed this narrow chasm, while below them waterfalls crash through the rocks and mist drifts through the woodland.But history tells only part of the story.According
Tamworth Castle - Ghost Stories & Dark Folklore
Tamworth Castle rises above the town as one of Staffordshire's most recognisable landmarks, but its story begins long before the Norman Conquest.In this episode of Ghost Tales by the Fireside, we explore the ancient mound beneath the castle, the Saxon kingdom of Mercia, and the role of Æthelflæd, daughter of Alfred the Great, in defending one of England's most important early settlements.
The Mermaid of Zennor - Dark Folklore from Cornwall
Deep in the remote Cornish village of Zennor stands St Senara’s Church, home to one of Britain’s most famous pieces of folklore — the medieval Mermaid Chair.For centuries, local legend has claimed a mysterious woman became entranced by the singing of a young church chorister before leading him beneath the sea at nearby Pendour Cove, still known today as Mermaid’s Cove.In this episode of G
The Haunting of Longdendale - Phantom Plane Crashes and the Devil’s Bonfires
High above Glossop, the Longdendale valley cuts through the Peak District beneath dark reservoirs, Roman roads, and some of the bleakest moorland in England.For generations, locals have reported strange lights moving across the hills after dark. They called them the Devil’s Bonfires.Then in 1997, emergency crews searched the moors for a crashed aircraft that apparently never existed.In th
The Ghostly Boots of Besford - Haunted Worcestershire Folklore
Deep in the Worcestershire countryside lies a place once known as Dog Kennel Place, where local folklore tells of a kennelman killed by his own hounds in the darkness of the eighteenth century. Long afterwards, people claimed to hear ghostly boots crossing the fields at night, their spurs faintly jingling in the mist.In this episode of Ghost Tales by the Fireside, we explore the history o
Berkeley Castle: The Death of Edward II - History, Hauntings & Medieval Folklore
Berkeley Castle has stood above the Severn Vale for nearly a thousand years. Behind its Norman walls lie stories of imprisonment, political betrayal, medieval superstition, and the mysterious death of King Edward II in 1327.In this episode, we explore the real history of the castle, the archaeology hidden within its stonework, the folklore that gathered around Edward’s final days, and the
The Lantern Men of the Fens - Dark Folklore
Long before the English fens were drained, travellers crossing the marshes after dark spoke of strange glowing lights drifting through the fog.Known in parts of East Anglia as the Lantern Men, these mysterious lights became part of one of Britain’s oldest and most unsettling pieces of folklore. Some believed they were spirits leading people away from safe paths and deeper into the wetland
The Ghosts of Washford Mill
For centuries, Washford Mill stood beside flowing water, turning machinery, and the endless noise of industry. Built on a site connected to milling since the Domesday era, the old mill later became part of Redditch’s industrial history, shaping the lives of generations who worked beside the waterwheel.But alongside that history, another reputation slowly emerged.Visitors and staff have re
Dark Folklore: The Haunted Grave of Robin Hood
Hidden deep within woodland near the ruins of Kirklees Priory stands a weathered monument long believed to mark the grave of Robin Hood.But historians remain uncertain whether the grave is genuine at all.Despite this, the stories surrounding the site have only grown darker over the centuries. Visitors have reported figures among the trees, strange voices in the woodland, and an atmosphere
Goodrich Castle - The Lovers of the Wye
Goodrich Castle rises above the River Wye in Herefordshire, watching over an ancient crossing point between England and Wales. Built shortly after the Norman Conquest and transformed into one of the finest medieval fortresses in the country, the castle eventually became the scene of one of the fiercest sieges of the English Civil War.But alongside its documented history, Goodrich has also
The Silent Pool, Surrey - The Drowned Girl Beneath the Water
Welcome to Dark Folklore — a new short episode series from Ghost Tales by the Fireside exploring eerie legends, ghost stories, forgotten traditions, and the darker side of British folklore.Hidden beneath the Surrey Hills lies a place known as the Silent Pool.For centuries, stories have surrounded its still black waters. According to legend, a young woman drowned there while trying to esca
The Haunting of Steelhouse Lane Lock-Up - Birmingham Ghost Stories
Steelhouse Lane in Birmingham has spent centuries holding people behind locked doors. From the eighteenth-century workhouse and infirmary to the Victorian lock-up and underground prison tunnel, this episode explores the history and hauntings connected to one of the city’s darkest locations.Including the story of Tommy Tank, links to the Peaky Blinders era, Fred West’s time in custody at t
Sinai Park House: The Moated House of Healing, History & Hauntings
Sinai Park House, just outside Burton-on-Trent, is a medieval moated building with a long and complex history. This episode explores its connection to Burton Abbey, its possible use as a place of healing, and the real experiences reported within the building.For more episodes and support options, visit:https://www.ghosttales.co.ukSupport the podcast:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ghosttales
Smallwood — The Ground Beneath
Smallwood is not an ancient place.But something lingers there.In this episode of Ghost Tales by the Fireside, Clem Dallaway explores the history and hauntings of Smallwood, Redditch—built on former Ipsley land during the rise of the needle industry.From the Victorian Almshouses on Mount Street to chilling modern encounters, this episode uncovers real eyewitness accounts of unexplained act
Burton Agnes Hall — A House That Remembers - Ghost Stories & History
Step inside Burton Agnes Hall — a place where history and legend quietly intertwine.In this episode of Ghost Tales by the Fireside, we explore the true history of this remarkable Elizabethan house, from its Norman origins to the present day. But beyond the architecture and lineage lies a story that has been passed down for generations…A young woman.A final wish.And a presence said to rema
Dunstanburgh Castle: The Headless Earl and the Lost Knight
On the windswept coast of Northumberland stands Dunstanburgh Castle—a place of history, rebellion, and lingering spirits.In this episode of Ghost Tales by the Fireside, we explore the rise and fall of Thomas, Earl of Lancaster, and the ghostly legends that surround the ruins today. From the Headless Earl to the tragic knight Sir Guy the Seeker, this is one of England’s most haunting locat
The Chains of Denham - The Witch, The Well, and the Dead
In the quiet Suffolk village of Denham, something lingers.Beneath the shadow of St Mary’s Church and the grounds of Denham Hall, a dark history unfolds, one shaped by tragedy, superstition, and fear. In 1605, smallpox tore through the Lewkenor family, leaving behind a legacy carved in stone within the church itself. But death was not the end.From a girl accused of witchcraft and drowned i
The Redditch Recording: A Voice That Shouldn’t Exist
There are some recordings… that were never meant to be heard.Hidden deep within the archives of Redditch Library lies a strange and unsettling piece of audio history — a vinyl transfer of a much older wax cylinder recording, believed to date back to the late 19th century.Marked with a simple warning — Do Not Play — the recording has long been surrounded by quiet rumours. Those who have li
The Vanishing House of Rougham Green | A True Suffolk Mystery
There are many stories of haunted houses.But in the countryside between Rougham Green and Bradfield St George, the story is different.Here, the house does not remain.It appears… and then it is gone.In this episode of Ghost Tales by the Fireside, we explore one of Suffolk’s strangest and least understood mysteries — a grand Georgian house seen by multiple witnesses across more than a centu
Kenilworth Castle: Dark History & Ghost Stories
Step inside the haunting ruins of Kenilworth Castle — one of England’s most powerful medieval fortresses and one of its most atmospheric historic sites.In this episode of Ghost Tales by the Fireside, we explore nearly a thousand years of history, from the mighty Norman keep built by Geoffrey de Clinton to John of Gaunt’s transformation of the castle into a grand palace fortress.Discover t
The Ghosts of Wootton Wawen - Warwickshire’s Haunted Hall, Saxon Church & Spirit Rapping Mystery
Hidden in the Warwickshire countryside lies the ancient village of Wootton Wawen — a place where history stretches back more than a thousand years… and where the past may not be entirely at rest.In this episode of Ghost Tales by the Fireside, we explore the fascinating history and paranormal legends surrounding this historic village. From its Saxon church and medieval priory to the myster
The Hauntings of Alton Towers - History, The Chained Oak & Ghost Stories
Alton Towers is known today as Britain’s most famous theme park — but long before roller coasters and thrill rides, this hilltop overlooking the Churnet Valley was home to one of the most extraordinary aristocratic houses in Britain.In this episode of Ghost Tales by the Fireside, we explore the forgotten history of the Towers and the darker legends that surround the estate.Once the seat o
Chanctonbury Ring: Roman Temple, Iron Age Hillfort & The Devil’s Seven Circles
Chanctonbury Ring is one of the most mysterious and haunted sites on the South Downs in West Sussex.Rising 883 feet above sea level, this ancient hilltop enclosure has witnessed over 4,000 years of history — from Neolithic flint tools and Bronze Age burials to Iron Age earthworks and a Romano-British temple hidden just beneath the chalk.In this episode of Ghost Tales by the Fireside, we e
The Trocadero, Birmingham | History, Hauntings & The Ghosts of Temple Street
Standing at 17 Temple Street, the Trocadero is one of Birmingham’s most visually striking historic buildings — but is it also one of the city’s most haunted pubs?In this episode of Ghost Tales by the Fireside, we explore the full history of the Trocadero — from its origins as a Victorian fire engine house in 1846, to its transformation into the Bodega wine bar, and later one of Birmingham
The Ghosts Beneath the Kingfisher Centre – Haunted Redditch
What lies beneath Redditch’s Kingfisher Centre?Long before the modern town centre existed, this land was home to the Independent Congregational Church — and its graveyard. Although official records state the graves were moved, unsettling stories have continued for decades.This episode presents a short version of the history and ghost stories connected to this location, including reports o
The Alexandra Theatre Birmingham – History & Hauntings
The Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham — known simply as The Alex — is more than a place of entertainment. Behind the curtains lies over a century of history, tragedy, and unexplained events.In this episode, we explore: • The Lyceum Theatre and the birth of the Alexandra• Pantomime, repertory, and the Art Deco rebuild• Leon Salberg and the theatre’s golden age• Wartime performances and moder
Harvington Hall Hauntings – History, Priest Holes & Local Legends
Harvington Hall stands quietly in the Worcestershire countryside, but behind its red brick walls lies a history shaped by secrecy, persecution, and legend.In this episode of Ghost Tales by the Fireside, we explore the story of Harvington Hall — from its medieval origins and Elizabethan transformation to its remarkable priest holes and the folklore that still clings to its grounds.We delve
The Ghosts of The Feathers Hotel | History & Hauntings
The Feathers Hotel in Ludlow is one of England’s most recognisable historic inns — but many believe it is also one of its most haunted.In this episode, we explore the hotel’s 400-year history alongside chilling eyewitness accounts of ghost sightings, unexplained sounds, and one of the UK’s strangest paranormal cases: a living ghost.From Room 211 to the mysterious girl seen crossing the st
The Hauntings of Littlecote House — Murder, Ghosts & Tudor Tragedy
Littlecote House in Wiltshire hides one of Britain’s darkest legends: a murdered child, a disgraced nobleman, and a curse that still chills the halls centuries later.In this episode:The Darrell family’s scandalous rise & ruinThe horrifying burning-child legendGhost sightings: phantom carriages, spectral riders & haunted roomsWartime mystery & royal secretsA slow-burn paranorma
The Ghosts of Levens Hall – The Curse of the Grey Lady
The haunting of Levens Hall — a tale of lingering spirits, love, and sorrow.Journey through this historic Cumbrian mansion as Ghost Tales by the Fireside uncovers one of England’s most enduring hauntings.Support future ghost tales: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ghosttales#GhostTalesByTheFireside #LevensHall #HauntedEngland #GhostStory #ParanormalUK #GreyLady #HauntedHistory #RealGhostStori
The Curse of Peg O’Nell
The legend of Peg O’Nell has haunted the banks of the River Ribble for more than 300 years.They say her ghost rises from the water to claim a life every seven years… but who was she?A servant girl? A vengeful spirit? Or something far older than the hall itself?🎧 A Ghost Tales by the Fireside production🕯️ Real legends. Real hauntings. Real Britain.☕ Support the podcast and keep the stories
The White Hart Hotel – Lincoln’s Haunted History
Between Lincoln Cathedral and the Norman Castle stands one of England’s most historic hotels — The White Hart. But beneath its luxury lies centuries of mystery. From ghostly children and a faceless highwayman to a spectral cat and a haunted stairwell, this landmark hides chilling secrets.Join Ghost Tales by the Fireside as we explore its royal roots, folklore, and ghostly past.👻 Visit: ww
The Treasurer's House and Gray's Court – Haunted York
York is known as one of the most haunted cities in England, and two of its most mysterious places are The Treasurer’s House and Gray’s Court. In this episode, we explore their long history and the chilling ghost stories tied to them – from Roman soldiers to lingering spirits.🔗 More ghost stories at www.ghosttales.co.uk🎙 Podcast: Ghost Tales by the Fireside☕ If you’re enjoying my content a
The Ghosts of Piers Gaveston and Guy de Beauchamp
This chilling episode of Ghost Tales by the Fireside uncovers the haunted history of two bitter rivals: Piers Gaveston and Guy de Beauchamp. From the spectral apparitions of Scarborough Castle to the phantom black dog said to prowl Bordesley Abbey, their medieval feud echoes beyond the grave.Haunted Locations:Scarborough Castle (North Yorkshire)Blacklow Hill (Warwickshire)Bordesley Abbey
The Old Crown: Birmingham's Most Haunted Pub
Step inside one of Britain’s most haunted pubs, where centuries of history linger in every shadow. From chilling ghost sightings to dark tales of the past, this historic inn has earned its reputation as one of the most haunted places in the country.👻 Join us as we explore:The eerie legends surrounding this centuries-old pubChilling ghost stories passed down through generationsThe dark his
The Hauntings of Birmingham Council House | Ghosts of Victoria Square
Birmingham’s Council House may be a seat of politics, but it is also a place of spirits. Hear the stories of Joseph Chamberlain’s lingering presence, a spectral monk wandering the corridors, and the councillor whose tragic death still echoes through the building.Is Birmingham’s Council House home to political power in the afterlife?👻 More haunted history: www.ghosttales.co.ukIf you’re enj
Highways to the Unknown: Ghosts on the Open Road in Oxfordshire
Driving through Oxfordshire after dark can be terrifying—but not always for the reasons you expect. From phantom cars to spectral hitchhikers, eerie black mist, and legends of ghostly coaches, these are the chilling stories of roads where the past still lingers.Perfect listening for fans of ghost stories, folklore, and the unexplained.#GhostStories #Paranormal #HauntedUK #Oxfordshire #Fol
The Sunn Inn: Where Shadows Walk and the Walls Remember
Enter the chilling world of the haunted inn, a place where whispers echo in the night and shadows linger far too long. This haunting tale explores ghostly encounters, eerie legends, and the dark history that clings to its walls.Perfect listening for fans of ghost stories, paranormal mysteries, and haunted history.#HauntedInn #GhostStories #Paranormal #CreepyTales #HauntedPlaces #Supernatu
The Haunting of Hylton Castle | Ghost Tales of the Cauld Lad
In this spine-chilling episode, we explore the haunted halls of Hylton Castle in Sunderland. Discover the legend of the Cauld Lad, a tragic ghost who wanders the ruins, cursed by betrayal and murder.Perfect for lovers of paranormal stories, haunted castles, and British folklore.👉 Follow Ghost Tales by the Fireside for more haunted history every week.#GhostStory #HauntedCastle #Paranormal
The Black Dog of Bungay – Suffolk’s Most Terrifying Legend
In this spine-chilling episode, we explore the legend of The Black Dog of Bungay, a terrifying evil large black hound said to have appeared during a violent storm in 1577. Witnesses claimed it brought death, destruction, and supernatural terror to St Mary’s Church in Suffolk.Join me as I recount the events, examine historical records, and consider the enduring power of this infamous legen
The Ghost of Haden Hall – A Priest, a Lover, and a Tragic End
In this haunting episode of Ghost Tales by the Fireside, we explore the tragic legend of Haden Hall in Rowley Regis. A forbidden romance between a priest and a miller’s daughter leads to a horrifying end—but Elaine’s spirit may still wander the grounds, searching for the one she lost.This atmospheric retelling brings the ghost story to life with eerie narration, soundscapes, and history f
