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▶ WebplayerWelcome to Night Falls 🌕🦌 a sleep podcast of calming bedtime stories for adults. If your thoughts won’t settle and the night feels endless, this is where rest begins. Night Falls is a sleep podcast created to help you drift into peace through the gentle power of storytelling. With each soothing bedtime story, you’re invited to close your eyes, quiet your mind, and relax into a space where sleep comes easily. Your guide is Geoffrey Newland, whose warm and calming voice welcomes you twice a week into the tranquil realm of Night Falls. It’s a place touched by starlight an...
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Sep 28, 2026 · 47:52
Ready to relax? Join Geoffrey by the campfire for a soothing story, in which we join a hiker on the Inca trail as he climbs to Machu Picchu - the lost city in the clouds, and one…
Sep 21, 2026 · 50:46
Ready to get lost in a good book tonight? In tonight’s bedtime story, we return to Harborwillow for a slow summer evening at the library, where Simone opens the doors to her…
Sep 19, 2026 · 51:11
Ready to settle in for a cozy evening at Lyra’s cottage? In tonight’s bedtime story, Geoffrey joins his friends for a magical feast where each course brings one of their most…
Sep 14, 2026 · 9:49
Still questioning whether you did enough today? In tonight’s mini meditation, Geoffrey uses the steady flow of the Falls to help you quiet self-doubt, stop replaying the day, and…
Sep 7, 2026 · 51:29
Ready to wander somewhere timeless? In tonight’s story, Geoffrey guides you high into California’s White Mountains in search of Methuselah, an ancient bristlecone pine that has…
Sep 5, 2026 · 49:13
Ready to get lost in a magical bookshop? In tonight’s bedtime story, Geoffrey remembers the day he and Wanda wandered beyond the Whispering Woods and discovered a hidden village,…
Aug 31, 2026 · 9:12
Need permission to switch off for the night? In tonight’s mini meditation, Geoffrey invites you to leave the unfinished thoughts of the day where they are, settle beside the fire…
Aug 24, 2026 · 52:39
Ready to let a sleepy train journey carry you away tonight? In tonight’s story, Geoffrey remembers the day he and Otto boarded a mysterious train bound for Switzerland,…
Aug 22, 2026 · 47:43
Ready to cross into another world tonight? In tonight’s bedtime story, Geoffrey and his friends step through the veil into the realm of the Fae, where moonlight hangs over a…
Aug 17, 2026 · 48:47
Could Venice be the perfect place to drift off tonight? In tonight's story, Geoffrey takes you to the winding canals and hidden gardens of Venice, where Professor James…
Aug 10, 2026 · 48:35
Could tonight be the perfect night to fall in love? Tonight by the fire, we return to the early days of Night Falls, where Geoffrey and Dhvani follow the forest wherever it…
Aug 8, 2026 · 9:29
Feeling a little alone tonight? In tonight's mini meditation, Geoffrey reminds you that we're all sharing the same night. Breathe beside the fire, find comfort in the quiet, and…
Aug 3, 2026 · 47:07
Fancy a cozy road trip through Ireland tonight? In tonight's bedtime story, Geoffrey follows Lizzie as she settles into life aboard her camper van, finding comfort in rainy…
Aug 1, 2026 · 50:17
Fancy escaping to The Falls tonight? In tonight's bedtime story, Geoffrey returns to the Falls for a charming summer fete. But when the winning cake mysteriously disappears,…
Jul 25, 2026 · 48:16
Ready to escape into a bedtime story? Join Geoffrey by the campfire for another tale from his life at the Falls. This time, we're going to join him and his eccentric friends on a…
Jul 20, 2026 · 51:29
Ready to get lost in a good book tonight? In tonight's bedtime story, Geoffrey takes you to the charming seaside town of Harborwillow, where two librarians discover they have a…
Jul 13, 2026 · 49:50
Ready to escape into the mountains and leave the day behind? In tonight’s bedtime story, Geoffrey takes you to the Swiss Alps, where Miss Letitia Keane arrives for a peaceful…
Jul 11, 2026 · 9:29
Are your thoughts still switched on as bedtime arrives? In tonight's mini meditation, Geoffrey guides you to picture the fading lights beyond Night Falls, helping your thoughts…
Jul 6, 2026 · 49:50
Could a little rain help your mind settle tonight? In tonight’s bedtime story, Geoffrey shares the tale of Francis, who follows the rain to the end of his new garden and finds…
Jul 4, 2026 · 47:36
Ready to drift into the mountains tonight? In tonight’s story, Geoffrey returns to Night Falls as spring sunshine, snowy peaks, and a first ski trip lead to a cozy mountain cabin…
Jun 29, 2026 · 51:29
Ready to leave the busy world behind for a while? In tonight’s story, Geoffrey journeys to the Isle of Skye, where Leah begins a new chapter in a quiet croft house overlooking a…
Jun 22, 2026 · 49:42
Ready to let the sound of rain carry you somewhere familiar? In tonight’s story, Geoffrey takes us back to a rainy evening in 1998, where a quiet visit to the Mall of America…
Jun 20, 2026 · 50:25
Ready to drift off with the rhythm of the railroad? In tonight’s story, Geoffrey takes you aboard a 1920 train from Venice to Paris, where amateur detective Letitia Keen…
Jun 15, 2026 · 51:04
Could a slow day in a beautiful French town help you leave the week behind? In tonight’s story, Geoffrey takes you to the medieval streets of Sarlat-la-Canéda in southwestern…
Jun 8, 2026 · 50:37
Ready to let your thoughts drift off with the clouds tonight? In tonight’s bedtime story, Geoffrey shares the tale of Maude, who leaves city life behind and discovers a quieter…
Jun 6, 2026 · 10:11
When your body is still holding the weight of the day, it can be hard to fully rest. In tonight’s mini meditation, Geoffrey guides you to soften your shoulders, release tension,…
Jun 1, 2026 · 49:50
Ready to settle into an old-fashioned evening by the fire? In tonight’s bedtime story, Geoffrey shares a cozy excerpt from The Green Mirror, where young Henry Trenchard drifts…
May 25, 2026 · 49:56
What if the world around you held a little more magic than you’d ever realised? In tonight’s bedtime story, Geoffrey returns to the Night Falls campfire, where his conversation…
May 23, 2026 · 47:37
What happens when the rain starts falling and the whole world begins to slow down? Join Geoffrey for a cozy bedtime story set inside a sleepy little coffee shop, where the sound…
May 18, 2026 · 47:43
Ready to drift off? Join Geoffrey by the fireside for a magical story that’s all about tuning into the extraordinary beauty hiding in ordinary things. Tonight we're hopping…
May 18, 2026 · 1:24
Hey, Geoffrey here. I’m really happy to share that our first Night Falls audiobook, Discovering Night Falls, is now available! Listen on Audible Listen on Spotify You may…
May 11, 2026 · 52:16
What if there was a secret market that only appeared in your dreams? Join Geoffrey by the fire for a magical bedtime journey to a hidden desert market where mysterious dream…
May 9, 2026 · 10:15
When your thoughts keep moving long after the day is over, it can be hard to fully settle into rest. In tonight’s mini meditation, Geoffrey guides you beside the calm waters of…
May 4, 2026 · 50:57
What if a quiet night by the fire carried you far out to sea? Join Geoffrey as a spring evening in Night Falls drifts from the campfire to the stillness of the Sargasso Sea. A…
May 2, 2026 · 47:24
Curious what a truly restful weekend by the sea might feel like? Join Geoffrey for a cozy bedtime story set in Robin Hood’s Bay, where a young family slow down and let the rhythm…
Apr 27, 2026 · 50:03
Ready to curl up and drift off tonight? Join Geoffrey by the fireside for a cozy bedtime story about the Smith family, their beloved cat Stella, and the new kitten who slowly…
Apr 20, 2026 · 50:06
Finding it hard to switch off after a busy day? Join Geoffrey by the fireside tonight as he shares the story of a missed train… and a magical journey that unfolds in its place.…
Apr 18, 2026 · 8:34
When your mind is busy trying to figure things out, it can be hard to switch off. In tonight’s mini meditation, Geoffrey guides you to pause the decision-making - so your…
Apr 13, 2026 · 51:29
Feeling ready to drift beyond the day? Join Geoffrey by the fireside as he shares a story from a time gone by in Night Falls… where a quiet evening became a journey along the…
Apr 11, 2026 · 53:01
Ready to fall asleep fast? Join Geoffrey by the campfire for a gentle bedtime story, this one following a family through a special Easter Sunday, where everybody gets together to…
Apr 6, 2026 · 48:36
Feeling ready to let your mind wander and truly unwind tonight? Join Geoffrey by the fireside as we return to Upper Hexton, where an art fair brings creativity to life… and…
Mar 30, 2026 · 49:07
Ready to drift far beyond the day and into something truly restful? Join Geoffrey by the fireside tonight as we journey to Mars, where a young boy’s imagination brings new life…
Mar 29, 2026 · 7:51
When the night feels a little too quiet, it can be hard to fully relax. Tonight’s mini meditation with Geoffrey offers a soft sense of comfort - a moment to feel held, supported,…
Mar 24, 2026 · 47:36
Finding it hard to switch off tonight? Join Geoffrey by the fireside for a calming bedtime story as we return to the Jurassic Coast, where Professor James Sterling and Dr Ann…
Mar 22, 2026 · 52:24
Can't sleep? Join Geoffrey by the fireside and sink into relaxation with this cozy bedtime story, that will transport you to Pennyworth Cove, the seaside town in Cornwall where…
Mar 17, 2026 · 49:15
Struggling to drift off tonight? Join Geoffrey by the fireside for a calming bedtime story about Tara, a retired wildlife photographer who leaves her snowy Maine cabin behind for…
Mar 10, 2026 · 49:34
Ready to fall asleep fast, and sleep better than ever? Join Geoffrey by the fireside for the relaxing story of a mysterious grandfather clock that opens at midnight to a hidden…
Mar 8, 2026 · 7:42
When the world feels a little too loud, it can be hard for the mind to settle. Tonight’s mini meditation with Geoffrey is a quiet moment to turn the volume down, soften your…
Mar 3, 2026 · 47:35
Ready to sleep better than ever? Join Geoffrey by the fireside for another visit to Nevis, where Catherine is settling in to island life. She's growing curious about Sam’s…
Feb 24, 2026 · 47:59
Ready to switch off for the night? Join Geoffrey for a comforting bedtime story in Pennyworth Cove, where a long-planned proposal keeps going wrong - and love, as always, finds…
Feb 17, 2026 · 48:45
Mind racing a little tonight? Join Geoffrey for a soothing bedtime story as we return to The Hilldwellers, where a fading glow beneath the hills calls Fern and Carrie back into…
Feb 15, 2026 · 7:57
When the world goes quiet, emotions can rise to the surface. Tonight’s mini meditation with Geoffrey is a calm space to breathe with what’s there - and allow sleep to come when…
Feb 9, 2026 · 50:28
Can’t switch off tonight? Settle in with Geoffrey by the fireside for a cosy bedtime story about new beginnings, kind neighbours, and a little cottage in the woods that feels……
Feb 8, 2026 · 48:49
Ready to get cozy? Join Geoffrey by the fireside for a soothing bedtime story set among the Norwegian fjords, where a chance meeting on a river cruise results in an unexpected…
Feb 3, 2026 · 48:41
Looking to unwind and drift into deep sleep? Join Geoffrey by the fireside for a sleepy adventure that begins in the hush of winter, before following Otto down the Path of Time…
Jan 27, 2026 · 51:09
Feeling restless tonight? Join Geoffrey by the fireside for a cozy tale of a mountain bear with an important job, and the kindness that surrounds him when he finally rests. Love…
Jan 25, 2026 · 8:04
Feeling stressed? If tomorrow’s to-do list is already crowding your mind, this mini meditation offers a quiet pause - slowing your breath, easing your body, and reminding you…
Jan 20, 2026 · 50:37
Looking to slow down and see the everyday a little differently? Tonight, Geoffrey invites you to settle in as he shares a gentle story about stepping away from routine and…
Jan 18, 2026 · 48:32
Ready to get cozy? Join Geoffrey by the fireside for a soothing bedtime story set on New Year’s Eve in Night Falls. As winter settles in and the year draws to a close, Geoffrey…
Jan 13, 2026 · 48:59
Looking to unwind and settle into sleep? Join Geoffrey by the fireside for a peaceful journey to Green County - a fantasy land of wildflower-filled valleys, sun-warmed hills, and…
Jan 6, 2026 · 52:47
Need help winding down? Tonight’s cosy sleep story follows Holly as she escapes to a quiet rural cabin to care for Auntie Faye’s dog, Luna. With warm tea, gentle rain, and a…
Jan 4, 2026 · 8:59
Looking for a steadier mindset before a difficult conversation? Tonight’s mini meditation helps you ground in your body, slow your breath, and show up with clarity - ready to…
Dec 30, 2025 · 50:17
Looking to unwind and sleep deeply? Join Geoffrey by the fireside for a soothing tale that carries us across the Aegean to Ikaria - an island where life moves slowly, the nights…
Dec 28, 2025 · 47:38
Ready to get cozy? Join Geoffrey by the fireside for the tale of a Christmas spent in Night Falls. Whilst the snow has been coming to blanket the ground and the pines have been…
Dec 23, 2025 · 48:29
Finding it hard to drift off? Join Geoffrey by the fireside for a gentle Christmas sleep story, where we travel to the snowy English village of Cloverbridge. Bernard, the village…
Dec 16, 2025 · 48:37
Ready to drift into a peaceful Christmas night at Night Falls? Join Geoffrey as winter settles over the mountains, the waterfall freezes in time, and a quiet Christmas Eve is…
Dec 14, 2025 · 8:22
Looking for a softer way to steady yourself before heading out tonight? This mini meditation with Geoffrey offers a grounding pause - perfect for easing pre-gathering nerves and…
Dec 9, 2025 · 49:14
Ready to fall asleep to something festive? Tonight we're spending Christmas on the island of Nevis, where there’s no snow or pine trees, no hats or scarves or woolly socks- just…
Dec 7, 2025 · 48:55
Ready for some romance? Join Geoffrey by the fireside as he continues the story of Luke and Clare, amongst the snowy peaks of the Swiss Alps. This special episode was originally…
Dec 2, 2025 · 47:40
Ready to fall asleep under the stars? Join Geoffrey as he tells you about the time a campfire debate over who built Machu Picchu swept him and his friends onto the path of time.…
Nov 25, 2025 · 50:59
Struggling to fall asleep? Join Geoffrey by the fireside and slip into a nostalgic tale of a man uncovering his life’s memories in his mother’s attic, stitching together a…
Nov 23, 2025 · 8:32
Looking for a calmer end to your weekend? Tonight’s mini meditation is a gentle antidote to the Sunday Scaries, helping you release tomorrow’s worries and return to the safety of…
Nov 18, 2025 · 49:56
Need help settling your mind? Join Geoffrey by the fireside, and journey deep into Night Falls, where the arrival of a legendary Otherworld pack reveals the magical heritage of…
Nov 16, 2025 · 35:25
Struggling to fall asleep? Join Geoffrey by the fireside, and be transported to the peace and tranquillity of a Harrogate hotel, where writer Agatha begins unravelling a romantic…
Nov 11, 2025 · 52:33
Feeling cozy? In tonight’s story with Geoffrey, we return to the calm countryside for a tale set at a beautiful vineyard. As autumn settles in, our protagonist tends to her vines…
Nov 4, 2025 · 51:25
Ready to fall asleep fast, and sleep better than ever? Join Geoffrey by the fireside as he shares another story featuring his friends at the Falls. This one takes place by the…
Nov 2, 2025 · 9:12
Looking to feel more grounded? Tonight’s mini meditation takes you on a gentle gratitude walk — a mindful journey to help you notice the beauty that’s already around you. With…
Oct 28, 2025 · 50:59
Ready to go on a sleepy journey? Join Geoffrey by the fire tonight as we head back to the tropical paradise of Nevis, where Catherine is about to discover Sam’s latest works, and…
Oct 25, 2025 · 45:17
Ready to unwind? Get comfortable around the campfire tonight and listen in as detective extraordinaire Sherlock Holmes is reunited with a dear old friend - and finds himself…
Oct 20, 2025 · 49:02
Ready to get cozy? Join Geoffrey by the fireside as we view the world through the eyes of a young Puffin – a Puffling, to be precise – who finds herself on a rather big…
Oct 13, 2025 · 49:16
Ready to cozy up? Join Geoffrey by the fireside as we return to Green County, and catch up with the Hilldwellers. In tonight's sleepy story, Fern Brambleburr is coaxed into…
Oct 11, 2025 · 8:58
Looking for a self confidence boost? Tonight's mini meditation is here to help you reconnect with something important — your self-worth, and self-love. Your value is not the kind…
Oct 10, 2025 · 1:39
Hey - Geoffrey here. I’d like to let you in on something super exciting coming up on Night Falls. On October 19th, we’ll be launching a brand-new Romantasy series, adapted and…
Oct 6, 2025 · 51:21
Ready to get cozy? Join Geoffrey by the fireside as we return to tales from the quintessentially British village of Littleton. Tonight, the editor of the local paper is on the…
Oct 4, 2025 · 42:47
Can't drift off? Join Geoffrey by the campfire for this very special rewind episode, previously only released on the premium feed. This story is a continuation of the Endless…
Sep 29, 2025 · 51:21
Ready to be transported to sleep? In tonight's story, Geoffrey is whisking us away to Italy, to join a group of budding writers at a retreat in Puglia. Amongst the amber sunsets…
Sep 22, 2025 · 49:30
Ready to unwind? Settle in by the fireside with Geoffrey for the heartwarming tale of Queenie, who, sixty years after her very first letter, is finally about to meet her lifelong…
Sep 20, 2025 · 9:13
Looking for a way to relax after a tricky day? With this mini meditation, we’re not aiming at falling asleep - we're unwinding after the day is done - whatever you’ve dedicated…
Sep 15, 2025 · 49:50
Ready to fall asleep faster than ever? In tonight's tale, Geoffrey will take you on a relaxing tour of London's National Gallery, where you can linger, undisturbed by crowds,…
Sep 13, 2025 · 48:09
Ready to be transported to a faraway land? Join Geoffrey by the fireside for this cozy meditation story, only previously released on the premium feed. We'll explore the rolling…
Sep 8, 2025 · 51:48
Ready to fall asleep fast, and sleep better than ever? Join Geoffrey by the fireside for the story of an apprentice baker who finds her flow in the kitchen. She might just prove…
Sep 1, 2025 · 50:35
Ready to fall asleep fast, and sleep better than ever? Join Geoffrey by the fireside for the story of Sherlock Holmes' trip to the library, where he finds a most perplexing clue…
Aug 30, 2025 · 8:49
Looking for an easy way to integrate meditation into your daily life? Use this short guided meditation on your commute to ground yourself, and remind yourself who you are,…
Aug 25, 2025 · 49:49
Ready to fall asleep fast, and sleep better than ever? Join Geoffrey by the fireside and be transported to London's Natural History Museum, where you can walk unhurried, through…
Aug 23, 2025 · 43:03
Time for a cosy tale? Tonight, in this specially selected rewind episode, you can relax with Geoffrey beside the fire as he tells you of the day he joined the birds in their…
Aug 18, 2025 · 50:38
Ready to fall asleep fast, and sleep better than ever? Join Geoffrey by the fireside for the story of a young princess who has decided she’s not waiting around for a prince.…
Aug 11, 2025 · 48:08
Ready to fall asleep fast, and sleep better than ever? Join Geoffrey by the fireside for the story of Alice, who's fallen into a strange land where she finds herself being…
Aug 9, 2025 · 7:27
Use this short meditation when ever you find yourself taken away by stress, to come back to your body, and add a bit of mindfulness to your day. It's a great way to relax,…
Aug 4, 2025 · 49:40
Ready to fall asleep fast? Join Geoffrey by the campfire for tonight's instalment of The Falls sleep series, in which he looks back on the time a treasure map landed in his…
Jul 28, 2025 · 50:59
Need help to fall asleep? This gentle sleep story will have you drifting off before you know it. Just join Geoffrey by the fireside, and travel to a remote lighthouse hotel on a…
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