myths and legends
12 eerie, deadly monsters that are supposed to roam the countryside, sometimes with lethal consequences for their chosen victim...
From the Loch Ness Monster to the Grindylow, our guide looks at infamous British mythical beasts and the legends that accompany them, plus the best sites to visit in the UK that have inspired these spooky stories – if you dare!
The most haunted places in Britain - including a fortress patrolled by a ghostly bear
Scary castles, haunted hills and ghostly inns – these are the most haunted places in the UK.
When is St George's Day? Church of England reveals it will be moved this year because of an unusual tradition
Most of us will have the heard the tale of George and the dragon, but do you know the real history behind the legend? Here is our guide to the patron saint of England, and some ideas for where to go to celebrate.
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Podcast: Strange tales of family and folklore from the wilds of Dartmoor with author Tom Cox
Author Tom Cox lives on Dartmoor and infuses his writing with the spirit of the landscape. In episode 14 of the Countryfile Magazine podcast, he reveals some of his favourite tales and legends from the area
Podcast: On the trail of an assassin in the ancient holloways of Dorset
Follow in the footsteps of a literary hero as storyteller Martin Maudsley tracks down Rogue Male in deepest Dorset in episode 4, season 6 of the BBC Countryfile Magazine plodcast