Margaret Baker (born 1928) was a British author and folklorist best known for her engaging books on traditional customs, beliefs, and everyday folklore.

She built her reputation writing accessible, reader-friendly guides to folklore, often focusing on how traditions shape daily life and seasonal celebrations. Her work spans a wide range of subjects, including plants, gardening, rural life, the sea, and festive customs, reflecting a deep interest in the ways folklore is woven into ordinary experience.