Haunted UK Abroad - Ghostly tales and Legends of Quebec – Part 2

Welcome dear listeners to our series of ‘Tour Haunts’ – a tour of scary … just for you. So, in your mind grab a backpack, a metaphorical torch – and hell, maybe some holy salt – as we trek around … Leeds – Part 2 … in haunted UK.  Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studios Written by: Steven HollowayPresented by Steve HollowayDo you have an interesting story which features the paranormal? If so, your story could be featured in our new series ‘Short Haunts’. Please get in touch via:Website: https://hauntedukpodcast.com/Instagram: Haunted UK PodcastTwitter/X: @hauntedukpodWe’re also now on Tiktok here https://www.tiktok.com/@hauntedukpodcast We’re waiting for your stories … You can support us, access bonus material, join our growing community – and follow us for updates at Haunted UK Podcast Patreon. You can also now do this on Ko-fi at ko-fi.com/hauntedukpodcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-podcast--6759967/support.

Welcome dear listeners to our series of ‘Tour Haunts’ – a tour of scary … just for you. So, in your mind grab a backpack, a metaphorical torch – and hell, maybe some holy salt – as we trek around … Leeds – Part 1 … in haunted UK.  Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studios Written by: Steven HollowayPresented by Steve HollowayDo you have an interesting story which features the paranormal? If so, your story could be featured in our new series ‘Short Haunts’. Please get in touch via:Website: https://hauntedukpodcast.com/Instagram: Haunted UK PodcastTwitter/X: @hauntedukpodWe’re also now on Tiktok here https://www.tiktok.com/@hauntedukpodcast We’re waiting for your stories … You can support us, access bonus material, join our growing community – and follow us for updates at Haunted UK Podcast Patreon. You can also now do this on Ko-fi at ko-fi.com/hauntedukpodcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-podcast--6759967/support.

For most people, the thought of an island holiday conjures up images of sun, sandy beaches, relaxation… perhaps the sights and sounds of tropical birds, maybe a dash of adventure, or a guided excursion through a foreign landscape. Countless visitors flock to islands on holiday every year, and most of them have a wonderful time, returning to their daily lives feeling refreshed and rejuvenated… but for some who, perhaps, chose a sunny island with a darker side, a holiday can take an unexpected turn… leaving some of them to return home traumatized, and in some cases, accompanied by an entity.This is Haunted UK Abroad, and in this episode, we're exploring mysterious and haunted islands around the world.Do you have an interesting story which you'd be willing to share with the show? If so, your story could feature in one of our Witness Files episodes.Please get in touch with the show via Haunted UK Podcast Website, or email us at [email protected], marking the subject as The Witness Files.  We’re waiting for your stories …  You can support us, access bonus material, join our growing community – and follow us for updates at Haunted UK Podcast Patreon. You can also now do this on Ko-fi at ko-fi.com/hauntedukpodcast  Website: https://hauntedukpodcast.com/Instagram: Haunted UK PodcastTwitter/X: @hauntedukpod  You can also find us on Tiktok here https://www.tiktok.com/@hauntedukpodcast  This episode was:  Presented by: Steve Holloway  Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studios  Written by: Melissa WestScript edited by: Melissa WestBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-podcast--6759967/support.

There’s nothing quite like scheduling a holiday… the anticipation as the departure date approaches, packing up the night before, setting off to the chosen destination – whether new or familiar. Then there’s the excitement of arriving at the location you will call home for a few days or weeks… but what if things were to take a dark turn? What if the accommodation you’ve booked isn’t as peaceful and relaxing as you thought it would be…? What if, perhaps, there are inexplicable sounds in the night… or you feel an unseen presence in the room with you?This is Haunted UK Abroad, and in this episode, we're exploring some of the most Haunted Hotels in the world.Do you have an interesting story which you'd be willing to share with the show? If so, your story could feature in one of our Witness Files episodes. Please get in touch with the show via Haunted UK Podcast Website, or email us at [email protected], marking the subject as The Witness Files. We’re waiting for your stories …  You can support us, access bonus material, join our growing community – and follow us for updates at Haunted UK Podcast Patreon. You can also now do this on Ko-fi at ko-fi.com/hauntedukpodcast  Website: https://hauntedukpodcast.com/Instagram: Haunted UK PodcastTwitter/X: @hauntedukpod  You can also find us on Tiktok here https://www.tiktok.com/@hauntedukpodcast  This episode was:  Presented by: Steve Holloway  Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studios  Written by: Steven Holloway  Script edited by: Steven Holloway  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-podcast--6759967/support.

Haunted UK Abroad - Ghostly tales and Legends of Quebec – Part 2 Early settlers in what would become the Canadian province of Quebec were known for being hardy, resourceful, proud people, having to survive both the harsh climate of the region and the persistent threat of assimilation which could potentially lead to the loss of their culture, traditions, and history. Over the course of centuries, their stories were passed down, to both record this rich cultural history and to warn the population of the various dangers of the land.From the ghost of a caged witch, a unique take on the werewolf and deals with the devil, to the many ghosts left behind by the challenges of settling a new frontier, the stories are as varied as they are numerous. This is Haunted UK Abroad, and in this episode, we’ll explore the legends, mysteries, and lore of the French-Canadian province of Quebec.  Do you have an interesting story which you'd be willing to share with the show? If so, your story could feature in one of our Witness Files episodes. Please get in touch with the show via Haunted UK Podcast Website, or email us at [email protected], marking the subject as The Witness Files.  You can support us, access bonus material, join our growing community – and follow us for updates at Haunted UK Podcast Patreon. You can also now do this on Ko-fi at ko-fi.com/hauntedukpodcast  Website: https://hauntedukpodcast.com/Instagram: Haunted UK PodcastTwitter/X: @hauntedukpod  You can also find us on Tiktok here https://www.tiktok.com/@hauntedukpodcast  This episode was:  Presented by: Steve Holloway  Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studios  Written by: Melissa West  Script edited by: Melissa WestBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-podcast--6759967/support.

Quebec is known as one of the most historically and culturally rich provinces in Canada. Its culture is one filled to the brim with folklore and legends, to the point where there are books dedicated entirely to traditional French-Canadian fairy tales and lore. These stories intertwine the influences of both early French settlers and the Native American tribes that populated the region.Most of the legends were kept alive by Raconteurs, the French-Canadian equivalent of bards or minstrels who would use oral storytelling traditions to both keep their people’s history and culture alive and pass on warnings about the consequences of moral failings such as greed or selfishness. These tales spread throughout the land as the Raconteurs travelled the region, spreading stories that would often feature religious undertones, such as deals with the devil and the dire consequences that ensued, to keep morality, superstition, and obedience at the forefront of the burgeoning population’s minds. Many of these stories are still familiar to the current population of Quebec and continue to be told to this day.This is Haunted UK Abroad, and in this episode, we’ll explore the legends, mysteries, and lore of the French-Canadian province of Quebec.  Do you have an interesting story which you'd be willing to share with the show? If so, your story could feature in one of our Witness Files episodes. Please get in touch with the show via Haunted UK Podcast Website, or email us at [email protected], marking the subject as The Witness Files.  We’re waiting for your stories …  You can support us, access bonus material, join our growing community – and follow us for updates at Haunted UK Podcast Patreon. You can also now do this on Ko-fi at ko-fi.com/hauntedukpodcast  Website: https://hauntedukpodcast.com/Instagram: Haunted UK PodcastTwitter/X: @hauntedukpod  You can also find us on Tiktok here https://www.tiktok.com/@hauntedukpodcast  This episode was:  Presented by: Steve Holloway  Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studios  Written by: Melissa WestScript edited by: Melissa WestBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-podcast--6759967/support.

Between the years of 1865 and 1901, the United States saw unprecedented economic and industrial growth. During this time, an area referred to as The Berkshires in the state of Massachusetts became the primary location for the country’s wealthiest families to build country estates that would rival many of the UK’s manor houses in both stature and size. These estates, despite their grandiose nature, were referred to as the Berkshire Cottages due to their primary function being summer homes. Many of these houses hosted lavish events attended by the highest of high society figures at the time. Over a century after the Berkshire Cottages’ heyday, echoes remain of former inhabitants who aren’t yet prepared to leave their grandiose, gilded age homes behind.Do you have an interesting story which you'd be willing to share with the show? If so, your story could feature in one of our Witness Files episodes. Please get in touch with the show via Haunted UK Podcast Website, or email us at [email protected], marking the subject as The Witness Files.  All stories are treated with the utmost privacy and respect – if you wish to remain anonymous – that's no problem at all. Alternatively, you could drop us a voice note via Instagram, and with your permission, we will play your voice note on the show. It would be great for your voice to bring your very own story to life.  We’re waiting for your stories …  You can support us, access bonus material, join our growing community – and follow us for updates at Haunted UK Podcast Patreon. You can also now do this on Ko-fi at ko-fi.com/hauntedukpodcast  Website: https://hauntedukpodcast.com/Instagram: Haunted UK PodcastTwitter/X: @hauntedukpod  You can also find us on Tiktok here https://www.tiktok.com/@hauntedukpodcast  This episode was:  Presented by: Steve Holloway  Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studios  Written by: Steven Holloway  Script edited by: Melissa West  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-podcast--6759967/support.

In the months following World War II, Antarctica drew the attention of one of the most ambitious polar expeditions in history: Operation Highjump, led by Admiral Richard E. Byrd in 1946–47. Officially, the mission was straightforward…a massive naval operation to train personnel, test new equipment in extreme polar conditions, and establish research outposts. The U.S. Navy deployed thousands of personnel, dozens of ships, and a fleet of aircraft to navigate the treacherous ice.  But as often happens in isolated, secretive places, reality and rumour quickly intertwined. Almost immediately after the expedition, extraordinary stories began to circulate. Some claimed that Byrd’s reconnaissance flights revealed not endless ice, but vast stretches of greenery, lakes, and even herds of prehistoric creatures…creatures reminiscent of mammoths, wandering in isolated valleys hidden from human eyes.  Do you have an interesting story which you'd be willing to share with the show? If so, your story could feature in one of our Witness Files episodes.Please get in touch with the show via Haunted UK Podcast Website, or email us at [email protected], marking the subject as The Witness Files.  All stories are treated with the utmost privacy and respect – if you wish to remain anonymous – that's no problem at all. Alternatively, you could drop us a voice note via Instagram, and with your permission, we will play your voice note on the show. It would be great for your voice to bring your very own story to life.  We’re waiting for your stories …  You can support us, access bonus material, join our growing community – and follow us for updates at Haunted UK Podcast Patreon. You can also now do this on Ko-fi at ko-fi.com/hauntedukpodcast  Website: https://hauntedukpodcast.com/Instagram: Haunted UK PodcastTwitter/X: @hauntedukpod  You can also find us on Tiktok here https://www.tiktok.com/@hauntedukpodcast  This episode was:  Presented by: Steve Holloway  Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studios  Written by: Steven Holloway  Script edited by: Melissa WestBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-podcast--6759967/support.

That evening my two colleagues had gone back to the room and I got chatting to the night manager who was probably in his 80’s at the time. He was ex-servicemen with a lot of stories, and his family apparently used to own the whole estate, but he sold it and just stayed on when his wife passed away. After a few drinks and a chat, I had told him about what had happened in our room the previous night. What he told me sent shivers down my spine. This is Episode 70 – Part 4 – of our listeners’ stories collection…so for the final time this season…let’s listen to your stories.Do you have an interesting story which you'd be willing to share with the show? If so, your story could feature in our end of season Listeners’ Stories episodes. Please get in touch with the show via our new Haunted UK Podcast Website, or email us at [email protected], marking the subject as Listener Story. All stories are treated with the utmost privacy and respect – if you wish to remain anonymous – that's no problem at all.  Please check out our  Haunted UK Podcast Patreon page or Ko-fi  to support the show and gain access to reams of bonus content such as our exclusive series ‘Tour Haunts’ and the back catalogue of the extended interview series ‘Talk Haunts’– PLUS early ad-free releases of all episodes including Haunted UK Fiction episodes.  Thank you so much for supporting us here at Haunted UK Podcast – we can’t wait for you to listen – and join our growing community!We’re waiting for your stories ...You can support us and follow us for updates at: Patreon: Haunted UK Podcast PatreonKo-fi: https://ko-fi.com/hauntedukpodcastWebsite: https://hauntedukpodcast.com/Instagram: Haunted UK PodcastFacebook: FacebookTwitter/X: @hauntedukpodTik-Tok: Tik-TokThis episode was: Written and presented by: Steve Holloway Produced by: Pink Flamingo Home Studio. Follow the studio on Instagram . For further details on mixing, mastering and recording services, please email [email protected] Script edited and proofread by: Melissa West. To find out more about Melissa’s work, you can check out her fantastic, serialised Podcast – The Skylark Bell. Melissa is also co-creator of The Haunted UK Fiction Podcast. If supernatural fiction is also your style, please check out our recently launched sister podcast Haunted UK Fiction. For further details and updates, you can follow the show on Instagram.  If you’re an established or budding writer, and you have a well-curated supernatural-themed fictional story – we would love to hear from you – please submit your work for consideration at  [email protected]. Thank you again for listening to and supporting the Haunted UK Podcast – so until the next episode ... take care … and stay safe.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-podcast--6759967/support.

On the 6th of September 2025, I was given exclusive access to one of the most notorious and historically charged locations in Britain… Oxford Castle & Prison.A site that has stood for nearly a thousand years. A fortress. A prison. A place of execution. And, according to many who work within its ancient walls, a place where the past may not be entirely at rest. After sitting down for interviews with members of the team, hearing firsthand accounts of unexplained experiences from those who know the building best, I was granted something few ever experience… a personal tour after the doors had closed to the public.So, if you’re sitting comfortably… we’ll begin.Want even more from us? Get bonus episodes, ad‑free shows, early releases, our full back catalogue, our Discord community, and a whole lot more, on Patreon or Ko‑fi. And for more chills and thrills, follow Haunted UK Podcast on social media… if you dare. Patreon: Haunted UK Podcast PatreonKo-fi: https://ko-fi.com/hauntedukpodcastWebsite: https://hauntedukpodcast.com/Instagram: Haunted UK PodcastTwitter/X: @hauntedukpodTik-Tok: Tik-Tok This episode was conjured into existence by:Presented by: Steven HollowayWritten by: Steven HollowayEdited and brewed to perfection by: Steven HollowayProduced by: Pink Flamingo Home Studio – Follow us on Instagram or get in touch with any enquiries at [email protected] Love supernatural fiction? Check out our sister podcast, Haunted UK Fiction. Follow us on Instagram for updates, and if you’re a writer with a supernatural-themed story, submit your work to [email protected] a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-podcast--6759967/support.