Suffolk Folk Tales

With its wild eroding sea, gentle rolling fields, and tall churches, Suffolk is a county of contrasts. It may seem a kindly and civilised place, but in that sea, in the reed beds, the woods, and even down dark town streets lurk strange beasts, ghosts, and tricksters.

Discover Thirty Traditional Tales

These thirty traditional tales, retold by storyteller Kirsty Hartsiotis, take you into a hidden world filled with:

• Green children and wildmen
• Lovers from beyond the grave
• Tricksy fairy folk

Shaped by Suffolk’s Generations

Shaped by generations of Suffolk mardle and wit, these stories reveal:

• The county’s last dragon
• The secret behind Black Shuck
• Saintly King Edmund and heroic King Raedwald
• Haunted airfields and broken-hearted mermaids
• The exploits of Suffolk’s cunning folk

Embark on this journey around Suffolk, and you’ll find you’re never far from a story.