Ghost Tales by the Fireside - True Ghost Stories Podcast
Episodes
The Ghosts of The Feathers Hotel | History & Hauntings
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 epi...
The Hauntings of Littlecote House — Murder, Ghosts & Tudor Tragedy
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Littlecote House in Wiltshire hides one of Britain’s darkest legends: a murdered child, a disgraced nobleman, and a curse that still chills the hall...
The Ghosts of Levens Hall – The Curse of the Grey Lady
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The haunting of Levens Hall — a tale of lingering spirits, love, and sorrow.Journey through this historic Cumbrian mansion as Ghost Tales by the Fir...
The Curse of Peg O’Nell
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 e...
The White Hart Hotel – Lincoln’s Haunted History
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Between Lincoln Cathedral and the Norman Castle stands one of England’s most historic hotels — The White Hart. But beneath its luxury lies centuri...
The Treasurer's House and Gray's Court – Haunted York
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
The Ghosts of Piers Gaveston and Guy de Beauchamp
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Old Crown: Birmingham's Most Haunted Pub
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
The Hauntings of Birmingham Council House | Ghosts of Victoria Square
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 presen...
Highways to the Unknown: Ghosts on the Open Road in Oxfordshire
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Driving through Oxfordshire after dark can be terrifying—but not always for the reasons you expect. From phantom cars to spectral hitchhikers, eerie...
The Sunn Inn: Where Shadows Walk and the Walls Remember
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 gho...
The Haunting of Hylton Castle | Ghost Tales of the Cauld Lad
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Black Dog of Bungay – Suffolk’s Most Terrifying Legend
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 v...
The Ghost of Haden Hall – A Priest, a Lover, and a Tragic End
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 pri...
Tutbury Castle: Mary Queen of Scots and the Armoured Ghost
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tutbury Castle is a ruin steeped in royal history and paranormal energy. Held captive here four times, Mary Queen of Scots is believed to still haunt ...
Robin Hood’s Haunted Grave – A True Paranormal Tale from Barnsdale Forest
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is this really where Robin Hood was laid to rest? And if so—why is it one of the most terrifying paranormal hotspots in Britain?From ghostly figures...
The Restless Spirit of Captain Bound: True Paranormal Tale from Upton
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the chilling story of Captain Thomas Bound — a 17th-century villain whose ghost still haunts Upton-upon-Severn. From the deaths of his wive...
The Haunted History of The George Inn – A Ghost Story from Brixworth
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we travel to Brixworth, Northamptonshire, to uncover the chilling tales behind The George Inn. This 600-year-old pub has hosted weary...
What Aleister Crowley Left Behind in Jimmy Page’s Haunted Mansion
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this chilling episode, we delve into the story of Boleskine House — a Highland mansion steeped in occult lore.Once the site of Aleister Crowley’...
The Bargarran Witch Panic: A House of Shadows and Fire
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore one of Scotland’s most disturbing historical hauntings. The Bargarran Witch Panic of 1696 began with a curse and ended w...
Whittington Castle Ghosts: Legends of the Haunted Fortress
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Journey to Whittington Castle—where history and the supernatural intertwine. Discover tales of shadowy figures, the restless blacksmith, haunted chi...
The Ghost of Bells Farm – A True British Haunting
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A flirtatious spirit roams the historic Bells Farm, teasing guests and terrifying lone visitors. In this spine-tingling episode, we explore the strang...
True Ghost Story: The Haunted Stonnall Cottage & The Welsh Harp Inn
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for a chilling true ghost story on Ghost Tales by the Fireside! In this episode, we share the unsettling account of a family's terrifying ex...
The Earl and the Romany – A Love Beyond Death
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A tale of love, scandal, and tragedy that defied class and time itself.In 1850, Lord Harry Grey—an aristocrat of power and privilege—fell in love ...
Dr Wilmore's Diary - The Full Book
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A compilation of the full story Dr. Wilmore's Diary offers an enthralling glimpse into the perilous and mystifying world of 18th-century Redditch. Th...
Dr Wilmore's Diary - Chapter Seven
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the thrilling conclusion to this dark and winding tale, Chapter VII reveals secrets, ghosts, and justice beneath the moonlit ruins of Bordesley Abb...
Dr Wilmore's Diary - Chapter Six
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Chapter VI, the sinister plans of George Cookes and the conflicted morality of Dr. Wilmore come to a head in a tale of deception, coercion, and dar...
Dr Wilmore's Diary - Chapter Five
22 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Chapter V, the story ventures into the chilling realm of the supernatural as Phillis Spencer turns to the infamous Redditch Wizard, Dr. Wilmore, to...
Dr Wilmore's Diary - Chapter Four
21 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Chapter IV, the story takes a darker and more chilling turn. Following the brutal fight, both Tom Spencer and Henry Hardwick hover near death, but ...
Dr Wilmore's Diary - Chapter Three
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Chapter III, a night of revelry at Hewell Grange turns into a tale of danger, betrayal, and courage. As the Spencer family attends the grand coming...
Dr Wilmore's Diary - Chapter Two
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Chapter II, the stage is set for a battle of love, rivalry, and ambition. Young Tom Spencer, fresh from rescuing Dr. Wilmore from his harrowing ord...
Dr Wilmore's Diary - Chapter One
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this captivating first chapter, we uncover the dramatic tale of Dr. Wilmore, a physician of the old school, trained in the remedies of the renowned...
An Original Ghost Story for Christmas not heard for 100 Years
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I found this story a few months ago. It was written by James Mills Woodward who was a local artist and amateur archaeologist in the town of Redditch i...
The Ghosts of the Severn Valley Railway
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ghosts of the Severn Valley Railway: A Haunting Journey Through Time Step aboard the historic Severn Valley Railway and prepare for a journey like no...
NO MUSIC - The Ghosts of the Severn Valley Railway
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ghosts of the Severn Valley Railway: A Haunting Journey Through Time Step aboard the historic Severn Valley Railway and prepare for a journey like no...
The Ghosts of Blickling Hall
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The historic Blickling Hall was the birthplace of the 2nd wife of Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn, who's ghost has been known to visit on occasion.
NO MUSIC - The Ghosts of Blickling Hall
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The historic Blickling Hall was the birthplace of the 2nd wife of Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn, who's ghost has been known to visit on occasions.
The Chilling Parallel Murders of Pype Hayes Park
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
2 women, 2 murders, same place, same age, same date, killers had the same surname but they were 157 years apart
NO MUSIC - The Ghosts of Pipe Hayes Hall and Park
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The ghosts of Pipe Hayes Park and Hall
The Ghosts of Pipe Hayes Hall and Park
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Ghosts of Pipe Hayes Hall and Park
Haunted Village Pubs in Worcestershire Pt 2
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of haunted village pubs in Worcestershire. This episode covers Hanbury, Elcocks Brook and Feckenham.
NO MUSIC - Haunted Village Pubs in Worcestershire Pt 2
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of haunted village pubs in Worcestershire. This episode covers Hanbury, Elcocks Brook and Feckenham.
The White Swan Hotel, Henley in Arden and Ettington Park Hotel, Stratford Upon Avon
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ghosts in Warwickshire
The Queens Head & The Abbeydale Club
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Haunted pubs in Redditch featuring the Queens Head and the Abbeydale Club. For more information please go to www.ghostsofredditch.co.uk
The Sportsmans Arms, Redditch
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Haunted pubs in Redditch, England
Inveraray Castle and Jail
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The phantom harpist and a jailer are just a few of the ghosts haunting Inveraray.
Gladstone Villa, Bargoed, Wales
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a true ghost story submitted by Andrew Dexter based in Bargoed, Wales.
46 - Haunted Village Pubs in Worcestershire part 1 - True Ghost Stories
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Part 1 of visiting some of the lesser known ghost stories from some of the Worcestershire villages.
NO MUSIC The Haunted Village Pubs of Worcestershire part 1
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Part 1 of visiting some of the lesser known ghost stories from some of the Worcestershire villages.
45 - The Ghosts and Witches of Sible Hedingham - True Ghost Stories
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A village in Essex with a dark past.
NO MUSIC - The Ghost and Witches of Sible Hedingham
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A village in Essex with a dark past.
44 - The Ghosts of Oxford Castle and Prison - True Ghost Stories
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is about the ghosts of the 1000 year old Oxford Castle which became a prison and is now a tourist attraction.
NO MUSIC - The Ghosts of Oxford Castle and Prison
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is about the ghosts of the 1000 year old Oxford Castle which became a prison and is now a tourist attraction.
43 - The Ghosts of Pontefract Castle - True Ghost Stories
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The ruins of this ancient castle have many ghost stories to tell
NO MUSIC - The Ghosts of Pontefract Castle
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The ruins of this ancient castle have many ghost stories to tell
42 - The Haunted Mermaid Inn - True Ghost Stories
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The ancient Mermaid Inn in Rye, Sussex is host to many hauntings.
NO MUSIC - The Haunted Mermaid Inn - True Ghost Stories
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The ancient Mermaid Inn in Rye, Sussex is host to many hauntings.
41 - The Ghosts of Athelhampton House - True Ghost Stories
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
700 years of history and ghost stories are contained within this famous house in Dorset
NO MUSIC - The Ghosts of Athelhampton House
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
700 years of history and ghost stories are contained within this famous house in Dorset
40 - Lanhydrock House Hauntings - True Ghost Stories
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The fantastic Lanhydrock House in Cornwall was built on the site of an ancient monastery and contains many ghosts.
NO MUSIC - Lanhydrock House Hauntings - True Ghost Stories
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The fantastic Lanhydrock House in Cornwall was built on the site of an ancient monastery and contains many ghosts.
The Ghosts in the Ruined Church - A Christmas Ghost Story
25 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The abandoned church and village of Broughton in Northamptonshire and It's two Christmas Ghosts
NO MUSIC - The Ghosts in the Ruined Church - A Christmas Ghost Story
25 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The abandoned church and village of Broughton in Northamptonshire and It's two Christmas Ghosts
Midnight Mass and the Real Miss Havisham - A Christmas Ghost Story
24 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The strange midnight mass held for ghosts and the inspiration for the Charles Dickens character Miss Havisham
NO MUSIC - Midnight Mass and the Real Miss Havisham - A Christmas Ghost Story
24 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The strange midnight mass held for ghosts and the inspiration for the Charles Dickens character Miss Havisham
The Christmas Ghost of Coton Hall - A Christmas Ghost Story
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Once the ancestral home of General Robert R Lee, Coton Hall has a ghost that appears on Christmas Eve and once had the menacing spirit of a politician...
NO MUSIC - The Christmas Ghost of Cotton Hall
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Once the ancestral home of General Robert R Lee, Coton Hall has a ghost that appears on Christmas Eve and once had the menacing spirit of a politician...
39 - Prideaux Place Hauntings - True Ghost Stories
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A Manor house in Padstow, Cornwall, famous for the Prideaux family and it's ghosts.
NO MUSIC - Prideaux Place Haunting
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A Manor house in Padstow, Cornwall, famous for the Prideaux family and it's ghosts.
The Ghosts of Beoley - True Ghost Stories
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The small village of Beoley has history that goes back into pre-history, with plenty of ghost stories.
NO MUSIC - The Ghosts of Beoley
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The small village of Beoley has history that goes back into pre-history, with plenty of ghost stories.
The Murder and Ghost of a Victorian Policeman - True Ghost Stories
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On 1885, a policeman was doing his nightly duties when he was murdered. His ghost still roams the area that he watched.
NO MUSIC - The Murder and Ghost of a Victorian Policeman
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On 1885, a policeman was doing his nightly duties when he was murdered. His ghost still roams the area that he watched.
38 - The Black Horse Cirencester - True Ghost Stories
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This story hit the headlines in the newspapers across the country in the 1920s
NO MUSIC - The Black Horse Cirencester
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This story hit the headlines in the newspapers across the country in the 1920s
Woodrow Ghosts - True Ghost Stories
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
More true ghost encounters from people living on a council estate in Redditch, Worcestershire.
NO MUSIC - Woodrow Ghosts - True Ghost Stories
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
More true ghost encounters from people living on a council estate in Redditch, Worcestershire.
NO MUSIC - The Weobley Farmhouse - A Listeners Ghost Story
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a story sent in from a lady who only moved out of the house in 2021.
The Weobley Farmhouse - A Listeners Story
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a story sent in from a lady who only moved out of the house in 2021.
37 - The Old Free School - The Phantom School Master and the Little Girl - True Ghost Stories
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An old school in Watford that dates back to 1704 still has its master looking for the children.
NO MUSIC - The Old Free School - The Phantom School Master and the Little Girl
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An old school in Watford that dates back to 1704 still has its master looking for the children.
Two Ghost Tales from Ireland - Listeners Ghost Stories
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Two ghost stories from two different men in the same year, one in Mullingar and the other in Swords near Dublin
NO MUSIC - 2 Ghost Tales from Ireland - Listeners Ghost Stories
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Two ghost stories from two different men in the same year, one in Mullingar and the other in Swords near Dublin
36 - The Worlds End - True Ghost Stories
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Worlds End is an old coaching inn that's in the village of Ecton in Northamptonshire that dates back to 1678. It's a traditional English pub with ...
NO MUSIC - The Worlds End - True Ghost Stories
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Worlds End is an old coaching inn that's in the village of Ecton in Northamptonshire that dates back to 1678. It's a traditional English pub with ...
The Family Ghost - A Listeners Story
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A family who experienced seeing the ghost of an old man in their house in Bristol, they ignored it until a strange twist of fate.
NO MUSIC - The Family Ghost - A Listeners Story
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A family who experienced seeing the ghost of an old man in their house in Bristol, they ignored it until a strange twist of fate.
35 - The Woodrow Poltergeist - True Ghost Stories
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Most people have heard of the Enfield Haunting, did you know that there was a case Redditch in the 1970's that was investigated over a 10 year period ...
NO MUSIC - The Woodrow Poltergeist - True Ghost Stories
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Most people have heard of the Enfield Haunting, did you know that there was a case Redditch in the 1970's that was investigated over a 10 year period ...
The Angel and Royal Hotel - True Ghost Stories
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This story was submitted by a listener of the podcast who experienced seeing a ghost.
NO MUSIC - The Angel and Royal - True Ghost Stories
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This story was submitted by a listener of the podcast who experienced seeing a ghost.
The Dirty Bottles - A Folk Tale
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Dirty Bottles pub isn't known as a haunted place, but it holds a sinister curse. For the Paranormgirl Podcast Youtube: https://youtube.com/@para...
NO MUSIC - The Dirty Bottles - A Folk Tale
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Dirty Bottles pub isn't known as a haunted place, but it holds a sinister curse. For the Paranormgirl Podcast Youtube: https://youtube.com/@para...
The Ghosts of Gresley Old Hall - True Ghost Stories
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gresley Old Hall in Derbyshire is a 500 year old haunted building that was built using the stone from a monastery For the Paranormgirl Podcast Youtu...
NO MUSIC - The Ghosts of Gresley Old Hall True Ghost Stories
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gresley Old Hall in Derbyshire is a 500 year old haunted building that was built using the stone from a monastery For the Paranormgirl Podcast Youtu...
34 - The Jamaica Inn and Dozmary Pool - True Ghost Stories
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After a recent visit to Cornwall, I thought I'd cover a few of the places that I went to see. The Jamaica Inn has a fascinating history, with smuggl...
34 NO MUSIC - The Jamaica Inn and Dozmary Pool - True Ghost Stories
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After a recent visit to Cornwall, I thought I'd cover a few of the places that I went to see. The Jamaica Inn has a fascinating history, with smuggl...
33 The Ghost of the Handel Hendrix House - True Ghost Stories
17 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is in memory of the death of Jimi Hendrix, 53 years after his death. When Jimi Hendrix lived at 23 Brook Street in Mayfair, London, he e...
33 NO MUSIC The Ghost of the Handel Hendrix House - True Ghost Stories
17 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is in memory of the death of Jimi Hendrix, 53 years after his death. When Jimi Hendrix lived at 23 Brook Street in Mayfair, London, he e...
32 The Prince Rupert Hotel - True Ghost Stories
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Known as one of the UKs most haunted hotels, The Prince Rupert Hotel has a history that spans 900 years.