We Found a Laboratory HIDDEN under an ABANDONED Mansion!

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    A house.......with an underground chemical lab????
    In this explore we visit an old Mansion in the English countryside,
    Built in 1878, this household once entertained the likes of Queen Victoria's sons.
    Until recently it formed part of the rural campus of a well known college, as we venture down into the basement, we discover vast underground labyrinths of labs!
    This reminds me so much of Spencer Mansion from Resident Evil, the mansion then being a facade for the sinister work in the underground complex.
    Will we find the undead...........
    #abandonedplacesuk #abandonedmansion #residentevil #vacanthaven #urbexuk #abandonedplaces #urbex #derelictplaces
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  • @bjohn1681
    @bjohn1681 Рік тому +21

    Brilliant work 👏 Loved this. Thanks very much. For anyone interested, the Manor House became 'out of bounds' to staff and students in July 2014. There have been plans to sell the house off and convert it into luxury apartments but there has been outcry over this, as the University still intends to keep running the campus (in the many other buildings on the land). Only the house and formal gardens would be sold. Due to the backlash, all plans are still on hold....6 years later.

    • @MissPresley69
      @MissPresley69 Рік тому +4

      Interesting, I was wondering why it's just sitting there abandoned. Thanks for the info. 🙌🙋🏻‍♀️🙌

    • @VacantHaven
      @VacantHaven  Рік тому +2

      B John thanks for the info 👍 🙏

  • @nannyofmany8315
    @nannyofmany8315 Рік тому +16

    Superb Alex. That Hothouse conservatory sold that to me. Beautiful beautiful building. Thanks Alex, taking all the risks so we can all enjoy your finds!

    • @VacantHaven
      @VacantHaven  Рік тому +2

      Glad you liked! It was baking in there lol.
      And you're welcome Nanny 😊

  • @JamieCrain5349
    @JamieCrain5349 3 місяці тому +5

    😅 when you made the noise faking a sensor sound😂 I love when you guys are messing with each other get spooked

  • @lorchid23
    @lorchid23 Рік тому +25

    Watching from S.E. Tennessee, and I’m blown away how such a beautiful building could simply be left to rot. Thank you for yet another fantastic exploration, gentlemen!

    • @VacantHaven
      @VacantHaven  Рік тому +6

      You're welcome! Glad you liked that explore, such a unique building

    • @Euragone68
      @Euragone68 Рік тому +3

      Yeah with all the homelessness.. you'd think they'd use some of these old building...

    • @minixtvbox
      @minixtvbox 9 місяців тому +1

      13 Tory scum years equals a poverty UK

    • @glynluff2595
      @glynluff2595 9 місяців тому +1

      The problem is money. These vast properties just after WWII attracted astonishing amounts of tax so that families sold the contents and gave the properties to the state or applied to demolish. Some were taken as institutions others became used schools or research institutes. These were run by companies who made profits or losses. Land was sold off the buildings remained but could not be demolished by this time but were severely expensive to maintain and were left to rot by companies that were headquartered abroad. They don’t care and would like these to fall down and sell the sites. The houses themselves have no validity today as you can well see. They were only viable to highly monied people 120 years ago or more who could engage very large staffs for little money.

    • @Imat111
      @Imat111 7 місяців тому

  • @247ahupa
    @247ahupa Рік тому +7

    Absolutely gorgeous property! The woodwork is stunning. I couldn’t get over the size of this place. Great episode. Thanks for bringing us to these great places.

  • @taniawishlist
    @taniawishlist Рік тому +5

    Alex are you educated on Tartaria history that has been untold..when you are exploring these beautiful buildings and you are blown away by the architecture this because its not built us...
    Look up "Auto didactic" on UA-cam and a understanding of this will come to light. when you are exploring you have a better vision at what you are looking at..
    Sadly all these buildings are mostly in hands of gov or elites. this to hide our history..but its coming to light💞🙏🌻

  • @rosebooth7367
    @rosebooth7367 Рік тому +4

    Well that was a nice surprise! Designed by my mates great, great grandfather as a private house ...

  • @lissanne9769
    @lissanne9769 Рік тому +9

    I think the majority of the lowest level was for science-based research on plants. None of it looked like biology of anything else. When this place was a college, students may have studied about farming. Loved the video guys, Thanks. This is a gorgeous place to explore and then show us all you've seen. So Thanks again.

    • @lesleybissmire8297
      @lesleybissmire8297 Рік тому

      Amazing 👏

    • @brianrowlands9751
      @brianrowlands9751 Рік тому +1

      Prof. Michael Hassell (named on one of the notices) is an important internationally renowned biologist, working primarily on insect ecology. There is nothing particularly secretive in the research work carried out here at Imperial College Silwood Park campus, previously and now - just making best use of available space at the time.

  • @darrellmann7468
    @darrellmann7468 Рік тому +3

    The first building you came across is called an orangery and victoriana had them built to show of their wealth to house rare and exotic plants

  • @fredsimmons2793
    @fredsimmons2793 Рік тому +22

    Your skill Alex in touring these complexes is getting better each time! You deliver quality content and I appreciate it!

    • @VacantHaven
      @VacantHaven  Рік тому +5

      Very kind of you Fred!
      I hope it comes across that I just love an explore, just a big kid really 😉👍

  • @ps4games164
    @ps4games164 Рік тому +3

    I can't believe such thing is abandoned. It cost millions. If the owner want to move he could just sell the mansion on discount. He could still earn millions and help another to get excellent mansion.

  • @vincerasell2071
    @vincerasell2071 Рік тому +7

    Wonderful explore team. Watching from New Zealand and love your content. Thankyou for being amazing

    • @VacantHaven
      @VacantHaven  Рік тому +2

      Wow New Zealand! Greetings from the UK, glad you're enjoying the adventures mate nd hope you enjoy the upcoming ones!

  • @sharonwashington8150
    @sharonwashington8150 Рік тому +6

    Super building with some very interesting features. Eddie, may I say reminds me of a runaway train. I do not think I have come across an explorer as fast as he. And he does not seem to get out of puff. lol. Hope this great building is saved and goes on to be occupied for a long time to come. Thanks for the great video, guys.

  • @raven5087
    @raven5087 Рік тому +4

    Beggers belief that beautiful buildings like this are empty. Really enjoyed this one. Thanks Alex 😃

    • @VacantHaven
      @VacantHaven  Рік тому +1

      You're welcome Raven, yeah such a unique find this one! So much to go through as well.

  • @stevearthur4261
    @stevearthur4261 Рік тому +4

    So crazy! These places are insane. The fact that they had multiple uses over the years is incredible enough but then to see them abandoned or at least out of use is wild. Makes sense as they must be a nightmare to keep in good condition and to run/heat etc but looking at the billions of pounds that the 1% have and the thousands of people without homes and then you get places like this just sitting there…it’s all so screwed up. Anyway, thanks for the amazing explores guys! Keeping me sane at work 🤣

    • @VacantHaven
      @VacantHaven  Рік тому +1

      It is eye watering the amount that has to go in to just basic maintenance, let alone restoration!
      Such a cool place to look around, I'm glad I could distract you at work for a bit 😉
      Cheers for watching 👍

  • @belindahopkins7875
    @belindahopkins7875 8 місяців тому +1

    Love the green house. Cup of tea in middle of winter 😂. Enjoyed the older parts.

  • @Marciawren
    @Marciawren Рік тому +2

    WOW.. You explore some wonderful places... Such Beautiful woodwork and that stained glass window at the end, gorgeous... Look forward to the next one... Thanks so much Alex!

  • @Weeeewriter
    @Weeeewriter 7 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for taking the time to create these videos, we appreciate it. You three are an awesome team xx

  • @Marilyn195
    @Marilyn195 Рік тому +4

    Wow beautiful facade,enjoyed seeing all the old woodwork,still some beauty in some of the rooms indoors,interesting the greenhouse still in good condition,a little eery seeing the storage/lab rooms in the basement,thxs for the explore Alex,enjoyed it👍😊🇨🇦😊

    • @VacantHaven
      @VacantHaven  Рік тому +1

      Yeah such character to this place, with a story. If walls could talk!
      Cheers for watching and commenting Marilyn

  • @rogerfleury3591
    @rogerfleury3591 9 місяців тому +2

    168th! Scary basement guys! MAD SCIENTIST AREA! Roger in Pierre South Dakota USA

  • @jeremy5363
    @jeremy5363 Рік тому +4

    Very cool explore! Fun to see Alex being sneaky and Pompeye’s jump scare, it adds an element of fun to the video. Great work!👍👍

    • @VacantHaven
      @VacantHaven  Рік тому +1

      😁👍 cheers, glad you liked that one!

    • @jeremy5363
      @jeremy5363 Рік тому +1

      @@VacantHaven I meant to give Ned a shout out too! Good job!

  • @wonkydonkey2650
    @wonkydonkey2650 Рік тому +2

    Really enjoyed this exploration guys... All sorts of ideas run through my head when I see these rooms (especially that chain and lock). Better you than me! Will keep on watching from New Zealand. Be careful 😮

  • @clarepartrick1066
    @clarepartrick1066 Рік тому +5

    I think I will be on the edge of my seat with this one, very fitting for 🎃 halloween can’t wait.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧👌

  • @SueGirling68
    @SueGirling68 29 днів тому

    A very cool explore, there was some pretty cool detail in that section with the railings etc, they are probably keeping the heat on to stop any damp. Thank you for sharing, much love. xx 🥰

  • @williamdrijver4141
    @williamdrijver4141 Рік тому +2

    Plants in there = someone looks after the place. Interesting building.

  • @lissanne9769
    @lissanne9769 Рік тому +2

    Thank you guys for this gorgeous find and tour. Wonderful work in exploration.

  • @annvd71
    @annvd71 Рік тому +2

    The locust room: The locust room also known as the chamber of locusts, it’s the second chamber inside the apocalypse temple. It was introduced in EP 44 The perfect swarm. just looked that name up but can’t be good what they have done down there.

  • @sharonleong7120
    @sharonleong7120 Рік тому +2

    I will be watching it later. It will be a great and interesting exploration once again. Thanks Alex.👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️

  • @cturner7050
    @cturner7050 Рік тому +1

    Sad it's so expensive to maintain...beautiful wood work. Glad Ed is there. ❤

  • @trenawawrzyniak4397
    @trenawawrzyniak4397 10 місяців тому +2

    Watching from USA,PA. This looks like it was a medical college?? Why don't you do research on the building. This was beautiful.

  • @dastarr1423
    @dastarr1423 8 місяців тому

    Loved the video! Thanks for taking us along!!!

  • @newchapterbegins
    @newchapterbegins Рік тому +1

    You could put a huge grow in there.
    It’s not checked because if it was security would of been there within 30 minutes if it was important

  • @kathpayne4364
    @kathpayne4364 Рік тому +1

    Wow that place was huge.. Wonder what went on in the basement? Not seen anyone else explore this one. Nice to see both Vacant Haven's not forgetting pompeye. Take care guy's. 👍

  • @cjbree
    @cjbree Рік тому +2

    Another good explore! You never disappoint. It was good seeing Ned on one again, too.

  • @starkRECORDINGS
    @starkRECORDINGS Рік тому

    LOL @17:00 you even had my heart pumping. Great explore, guys, thanks.

  • @markh9308
    @markh9308 Рік тому +1

    Enjoyable explore Alex Ned and Pompey quality viewing mad a place like that being empty enjoying your explores great 👍 👍👍👍

  • @HD-dz4uk
    @HD-dz4uk Рік тому +1

    Really enjoyed this one, especially Nedd catching you both out. Nice rooms upstairs but those cellars were a bit weird, keep up the good work Alex its definitely appreciated. 👍

    • @VacantHaven
      @VacantHaven  Рік тому

      Cheers HD yeah Ned shat us up a bit there lol.
      Such a crazy sized basement, who knows what went on down there?

  • @PnPModular
    @PnPModular Рік тому +1

    love it when you three go on an explore pompeye cracks me up.. quality explore lads this is epic..

    • @VacantHaven
      @VacantHaven  Рік тому +1

      Thanks PnP
      Glad you enjoyed 😁👍

  • @laurencegoulty3196
    @laurencegoulty3196 Рік тому +1

    Another great explore😊

  • @johnlindley7403
    @johnlindley7403 Рік тому +1

    This sounds awesome, really looking forward to it.

  • @DaveysRoom
    @DaveysRoom 9 місяців тому

    This fully gives me Spencer Mansion vibes!

  • @guzzi67
    @guzzi67 Рік тому

    Another great video..keep up the good work 👍

  • @user-jz3qq5gr6g
    @user-jz3qq5gr6g 9 місяців тому

    What a beautiful place this is .Thanks for an amazing video . 🇨🇦

  • @fayecox9401
    @fayecox9401 Рік тому

    Wow. I’d love that as a home great find guys and stay safe on your travels

  • @manniesreactionchannel3808
    @manniesreactionchannel3808 7 місяців тому

    Brilliant work and I just subscribed to your channel.

  • @beckeymcmillen6707
    @beckeymcmillen6707 3 місяці тому +1

    hey Guys I enjoy the videos I give It a thumbs up everytime , just never comment. So I look forward to them every Sunday.

    • @VacantHaven
      @VacantHaven  3 місяці тому

      Thanks for the comment, glad you're enjoying the adventures 👍

  • @scarletmontana7
    @scarletmontana7 Рік тому +1

    Thanks guys always a pleasure to watch your explores ❤

    • @VacantHaven
      @VacantHaven  Рік тому

      Cheers Scarlet glad you enjoyed! It was a pretty unique one this! 👍

  • @mikes3975
    @mikes3975 Рік тому

    Thanks for another interesting explore lads👍

  • @Laura-Kitty
    @Laura-Kitty Рік тому +2

    Oh labs as in "laboratories". I thought you found Laboradors under the house.

  • @georgesmith8113
    @georgesmith8113 Рік тому

    Awesome place.
    Great video.
    👍👍👍👊😎

  • @alecjefferson6993
    @alecjefferson6993 8 місяців тому +1

    Who’s paying the electricity bills?? Could it be experimental food, crops lavatory, making mosquito proof crops??

  • @littlep1004
    @littlep1004 Рік тому +2

    Can't wait for this Alex love all your explores

  • @maverickflint1991
    @maverickflint1991 11 місяців тому

    That place was huge. I like the atrium was nice and bright😊👍

  • @Glorindellen
    @Glorindellen Рік тому +1

    Amazing property!

  • @antiplacebo221
    @antiplacebo221 Рік тому

    This looks like one of the locations where the UK mini series of War of The worlds was filmed.

  • @andrewattenboroughtwothumb4697
    @andrewattenboroughtwothumb4697 Місяць тому

    Crazy but an interesting historical building

  • @wwildman6800
    @wwildman6800 Рік тому

    This would make a great haunted house for Halloween. Great video!!!

  • @JamieCrain5349
    @JamieCrain5349 3 місяці тому

    4:18 the chain 😱

  • @darrellmann7468
    @darrellmann7468 Рік тому +1

    Super can't stop watching 😊

    • @VacantHaven
      @VacantHaven  Рік тому

      Nice one, glad you enjoyed Darrell

  • @gail727
    @gail727 2 місяці тому

    Stunning house

  • @jennycampbell5236
    @jennycampbell5236 Рік тому

    Do you think heating was on to protect those beautifully preserved architectural features. The basements were staggering. I am dumbfounded.

  • @Whitecizel1
    @Whitecizel1 Рік тому +1

    The face on the fireplace is the all seeing eye. The SON.SUN.

  • @surreygirl2075
    @surreygirl2075 Рік тому

    Guys love the building outside nice big rooms hope someone will buy the building furniture gone so some ones moved out

  • @RobTSLA
    @RobTSLA Рік тому

    Great explore

  • @conniejohnson290
    @conniejohnson290 Рік тому

    Awesome video!

    • @VacantHaven
      @VacantHaven  Рік тому

      Thank Connie glad you liked that explore 😁👍

  • @glenyshanlon5112
    @glenyshanlon5112 Рік тому +1

    Amazing place boys well done great video it was never ending just sub to your channel 😀

    • @VacantHaven
      @VacantHaven  Рік тому +1

      Thank you Glenys!
      Glad you enjoyed the explore 👍

  • @edwinthompson6510
    @edwinthompson6510 Рік тому +1

    hey guys some place you guys certainly find the best
    been a muti-used mansion Lord n Lady?????
    that glass-house was in its day used for tropical plant growing
    Lord n Lady whoever would take tea served by the butler in there ,,,,, its called a orangery,,,,,
    Edwin John,,,, Beverly Hills California US

  • @MrGriffo666
    @MrGriffo666 10 місяців тому

    this place has a serious resident evil vibe!

  • @surreygirl2075
    @surreygirl2075 Рік тому

    Amazing beauiful house and ground are 🌹 lovely

  • @magdastar1709
    @magdastar1709 9 місяців тому +2

    I've watched a few of your videos now and so grateful for the chance to see inside these magnificent buildings.
    Please can I recommend a channel called My Lunch Break. He's been deep diving on these old building, he's uncovered much that has been hidden. ❤

    • @VacantHaven
      @VacantHaven  9 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for watching and commenting 👍 I'll have a look at that channel, cheers

    • @magdastar1709
      @magdastar1709 9 місяців тому +2

      @VacantHaven thanks for responding. One of the reoccurring themes with these ancient buildings is the amount of time they took to design and construct, most are usually completed in under 2 years, bear in mind they were all built without so much as an electric screw driver, as power tool didn't come into use until the late 1800s, long after these building were erected. The other problem that seems to go with these buildings is the lack of a building merchants' names being provided, the suppliers and transporters of materials required.
      I'm sure what you and your mates are doing has come at the right time for the right reasons.

  • @laurabrooks7655
    @laurabrooks7655 Рік тому +2

    They used to study biological pest, disease, and weed management there.

  • @wpontius4355
    @wpontius4355 Рік тому

    That place is a maze, I'd be lost in there forever.

  • @karenfarr1335
    @karenfarr1335 8 місяців тому

    Amazing place

  • @hahomy
    @hahomy Рік тому +1

    Great video Alex really enjoyed this explore what an amazing place such a shame yet again it's just sitting there going to waste and rotting away, keep up the good work 👍 and great content 👍💖 thanks for sharing 👍

  • @dawnblake5621
    @dawnblake5621 Рік тому

    I love castle and I hope do more videos

  • @superk6487
    @superk6487 Рік тому

    Maybe we can house loads of the elderly there this winter to keep them warm.
    With the price of energy

  • @neilclark1681
    @neilclark1681 Рік тому

    One solid steel safe, and two bank-type vaults (one of them locked tight).

  • @evemae6819
    @evemae6819 3 місяці тому

    How do the plants get water in a glass enclosure? The place reminds me of a sanatorium.

    • @VacantHaven
      @VacantHaven  3 місяці тому

      There would be a sprinkler and humidity system to keep it warm and moist, almost tropical.
      Very cool place

  • @wendydee3007
    @wendydee3007 9 місяців тому +1

    They state on the website that this Imperial College campus was focused on biological ecology and evolution. So why did they build a nuclear reactor here in 1965?

    • @alanbinks6106
      @alanbinks6106 21 день тому

      That's why the heating is still on!

  • @jerroldmcley4347
    @jerroldmcley4347 Рік тому +2

    Man you are going so fast your missing a lot of architecture

  • @kathysantaite825
    @kathysantaite825 10 місяців тому

    I hope you used sage before and after!

  • @BlytheWorld1972
    @BlytheWorld1972 Рік тому

    Great Video as per usual going to binge watch a lot of your older videos at the weekend :)

  • @surreygirl2075
    @surreygirl2075 Рік тому

    They need the heating for the plants

  • @tomminator1
    @tomminator1 11 місяців тому +1

    Whose watering the indoor plants

  • @firstclassgaming2599
    @firstclassgaming2599 Рік тому

    Good video

  • @jerroldmcley4347
    @jerroldmcley4347 Рік тому

    Place is awesome was it once a home 🏘️

  • @gaynor3976
    @gaynor3976 Рік тому

    Brilliant an explore with Sat Nav Ed and Incognito Ed and our Alex. Interesting place with a few secrets hidden in the basement by the looks. Great explore......no climbing lol. Thanks Alex xx

  • @allyanderson6755
    @allyanderson6755 2 місяці тому

    Yes theres some rot here and there but seriously...there shouldn't be any homeless people or families struggling after job loss. Places like this could be given the basics in the better safer areas to give dry short term living for genuine cases .even a week or two up to a few months it could be life changing. Unbelievable how the power is still on...shameful 😢

  • @roomullan3050
    @roomullan3050 Рік тому

    Fabulous building but obviously caretakered

  • @gavindxb6969
    @gavindxb6969 11 місяців тому

    I used to live next to this, and the new facilities are just around the corner.
    There's a decommissioned nuclear reactor there.

  • @GlenJDiamond
    @GlenJDiamond Рік тому

    Awesome and super quick explore. I loved the woodwork in that Atrium and some of the grand rooms with those ceilings. I think Pompeye is right about the conservatory - should be full of Parrots! 🦜🦜🪴🥬🦜🦜

  • @weyayemanjoe3082
    @weyayemanjoe3082 Рік тому +1

    Great explore Alex, that place was Awesome 👍

  • @debbiestoyles1141
    @debbiestoyles1141 8 місяців тому

    This place kinda creepy

  • @michaelobrien9825
    @michaelobrien9825 Рік тому

    This property is eventually going to be used as something else, with the electricity still working.

  • @sarahathersuch303
    @sarahathersuch303 Рік тому +1

    Great as usual guys xx

  • @bearded653
    @bearded653 Рік тому

    love it great video,, would love too come across shit like this,,

  • @Whitecizel1
    @Whitecizel1 Рік тому

    Check for bones in the furnaces.

  • @Marilyn195
    @Marilyn195 Рік тому

    Hi from BC🇨🇦

  • @Andrea-73
    @Andrea-73 Рік тому

    Beautiful place! Thx Alex 👍 💖

  • @Jay-gr9ij
    @Jay-gr9ij Рік тому

    Wow