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The Faerie Folk - Folklore, Myths and Legends from the U.K

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About the show

Hello and welcome to The Faerie Folk - a travel, folklore and storytelling podcast that takes you on an magical tour to discover the myth and the magic of the United Kingdom, without leaving the comfort of your own home. Join your mystical host as she guides you on an audio adventure to discover the rich history, culture and folklore of the U.K through immersive audio soundscapes, friendly narration and historical deep-dives. Each episode features a retelling of a local folktale, a discussion of its origins and some handy travel tips so you can experience some of the magic on your own adventures. The Faerie Folk is a great place for listeners new to the U.K's myths and legends to learn more about the country's magical secrets and legendary locations - and for seasoned folklore fanatics to hear their favourite tales retold in a brand new way!

Latest episodes

Hertfordshire: The 'Wicked Lady' Highwaywoman

June 1, 2026 · 27 min

Stand and deliver! Today's episode explores the legend of 'The Wicked Lady Ferrers', a swashbuckling tale from the English county of Hertfordshire. (Virtually) travel with us to the old Markyate Cell estate, an impressive country house…
Bristol: The Legend of the Crocodile

September 1, 2025 · 16 min

"On the morning of the third of February 2014, a bus driver travelling alongside the River Avon spotted something strange - swimming beneath Bedminster Bridge was something remarkable… a crocodile." In today's episode of The Faerie Folk…
Herefordshire: The Faeries' Dancing Gate

June 1, 2025 · 26 min

In this episode we're reuniting with the faeries as we travel to Herefordshire to learn about the mischievous young girl who was lured into joining a perpetual faerie dance. Today our audio adventure takes us to Kington in Herefordshire…
Folktales of the Sea: Storytelling Collection

January 1, 2025 · 35 min

Welcome to 'Folktales of the Sea' The Faerie Folk's very first storytelling collection, featuring a selection of my favourite folktales from across the podcast, all connected by their oceanic settings. I will introduce each of today's…
Welcome to The Faerie Folk: Trailer

December 1, 2024 · 1 min

Welcome to The Faerie Folk podcast - the audio tour that takes you across the United Kingdom, stopping off at all the magical and mystical places along the way. Join me, your resident myths and legends lover and enjoy brand new…
Kent: The Ghost Ship Lady Lovibond

October 1, 2024 · 29 min

We're sailing into spooky season this month with a ghoulish ghost story! Meet The Lady Lovibond, the ghost ship said to haunt the Goodwin Sands off the coast of Deal in Kent, appearing every 50 years - doomed to re-create her tragic…
London: Spring-heeled Jack and Friends

August 1, 2024 · 47 min

All aboard! The podcast is back with a brand new episode, taking you on a magical, mystery tour across England's capital city, London. Learn all about the infamous Spring-heeled Jack, the city's many haunted pubs and weird but fascinating…
Scotland: The Mermaid of Knockdolian

January 1, 2024 · 30 min

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