myths and legends
Britain's most haunted places
From ancient castles to haunted hills and scary inns, discover the most haunted places in the UK with BBC Countryfile Magazine's spooky guide
St George's Day: when it is and history behind the legend
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.
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
British myths and legends: history and best haunted sites to visit
From the Loch Ness Monster to the Grindylow, our guide looks at infamous British myths and the legends and folklore tales, plus the best sites to visit in the UK that have inspired these spooky stories – if you dare!