The History Of This Fake Castle

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  • / wanderingturnip
    www.buymeacoffee.com/wanderin...
    A New Series - The Grand Houses of the UK
    You probably know me from looking at the cheapest properties that you can buy in the UK at the moment, but in this new series I will be looking at some of the most lavish and expensive houses (or places that were built as houses) that are still standing. I think it will contrast nicely to the cheap house videos I make, showing the vast difference of buildings and wealth that exists on our tiny island.
    I went to the Lake District to visit Wray Castle, a Castle which has never had to defend itself. It was built in the 1800's as a grand symbol of wealth, and made to look like the picturesque image of a traditional English castle.
    The history of it is really interesting, it has had so many uses over the near 200 year it has been standing. A lot of the time it has actually just been left empty, which is often the cases for big houses as such.
    It was a house, then a youth hostel, then a centre for science, next it became a training facility for the army and now it is open to the public.
    To be honest, I found the inside rather dull. Not much is open to see, and it is very bare on the walls. But from the outside it is incredible to look at, and the location is very special. It sits by lake Windermere and surrounded by fields and mountains.
    The creation of the national trust came from inspiration from this place.
    Along side the castle there are some amazing trees, the best being two giant redwoods. I got my drone out as well and got some pretty great footage of the area.
    #building #houses #castle #explore #empty #old #history #bare #walking #tall #outdoors #adventure #abandoned #lakedistrictnationalpark #nationaltrust #lake #drone #england #medieval #king #battle

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  • @beethimbles8801
    @beethimbles8801 Рік тому +74

    Apart from my mum and I, I’ve never met anyone who had favourite trees. ❤ Thankyou again, from a girl in a wheelchair who’ll never visit there, I love living vicariously through your videos.

    • @wanderingturnip
      @wanderingturnip  Рік тому +15

      Well I’m glad I’ve got fellow tree enthusiasts out there 😀 thank you for watching 👍👍

  • @njpringle
    @njpringle Рік тому +16

    When Beatrix Potter died in 1943, she left 4,000 acres of Lake District countryside, including 15 farms to the National Trust.

  • @Floortile
    @Floortile Рік тому +23

    Another robust, honest-to-goodness, straight-talking video. Beautifully shot and excellent commentary - loved it.

  • @ru2253
    @ru2253 Рік тому +7

    I found your channel through an article in which it was featured (about the Horden situation) on the Mirror. I've been binging it since. Thanks for your thoughtful insight, friendly demeanour (to the locals) and professionalism throughout all your videos. You give insight from an understanding point of view rather than a judgemental one. It's a shame what's happened to towns becoming derelict as a direct result of industries closing and lack of investment from a government that sits on our money but refuses to reinvest it into us and our local communities (the whole point of a tax system). I feel bad for these forgotten and discarded communities. It would do them so much good if new industries opened up to help with jobs and bringing back people. Having stable employment opportunities would be a game changer for them. Not to also mention the amount of abandoned houses when homelessness has become an epidemic here. Having said all that, I also wanted to be cheeky and say that you're very a very handsome guy and not at all a turnip🤣

    • @rontheretiredone
      @rontheretiredone Місяць тому

      Don't think the government want the best for their population, they want us all dead or enslaved.

  • @zawarshah508
    @zawarshah508 Рік тому +12

    Great insights and excellent content. Thanks for your hard work in researching the castle and making such a good vlog. The lake district is a magical place. I really appreciate your efforts and honesty in making your channel a must watch from start to finish. You should be a presenter on tv you'll do a great job. Best of luck keep up the good work.

    • @wanderingturnip
      @wanderingturnip  Рік тому +7

      Thanks Zawar, really means a lot when I get nice comments like this. Makes me want to keep making stuff 😀

  • @darranhebert
    @darranhebert Рік тому +9

    I really enjoyed that! Thank you. I love the opening with the drone shots. Great editing and so nice to not have unnecessary music in the background. Great quality camera work too, have you got a new camera? It looks sharper. Great presenting as usual. Inspiring.

    • @wanderingturnip
      @wanderingturnip  Рік тому +6

      Funny you should mention the camera quality. I was actually a bit of an idiot with the editing software, and I’ve not been formatting the frame rate correctly. I’ve only just figured it out, and the quality has become incredibly better.
      Im glad you noticed as I really can 😂
      Thanks for watching

    • @joline2730
      @joline2730 10 місяців тому

      @@wanderingturnip I too, am SO GLAD you don't have music whilst speaking. It is so aggravating. But it might be nice when showing those lovely drone shots - something smooth and serene ...

  • @digidol52
    @digidol52 Рік тому +12

    Spectacular drone shots! I wish they were longer. PS Your cheap semi-derelict house vids are getting very impressive views, 775K on one of them. Well done for an original idea.

    • @wanderingturnip
      @wanderingturnip  Рік тому +2

      I’m still getting used to flying it, so these were some of the good bits 😂 I think they will get better and I’ll be able to get some longer stuff in 👍

    • @wanderingturnip
      @wanderingturnip  Рік тому +7

      And I know, nuts about the views on some of them. I feel like I fell upon a subject that a lot of people resonated with, without really realising it

  • @KPWHU
    @KPWHU Рік тому +3

    So interesting, thank you. I've only spent one day in the Lake District so don't know it at all and never heard of Wray Castle. The tiled surround of that fireplace might have been worth a closer look. A magnificent setting for sure and I'm glad the weather was so nice for you to explore the grounds. I prefer our ancient woodlands to specimen non native trees but the redwood did look stunning. £4 for a regular coffee was steep! Have to bring a flask next time!

  • @TheCatlady63
    @TheCatlady63 Рік тому +10

    Thanks for introducing us to this castle. Quite an elaborate folly.

  • @janebass3372
    @janebass3372 Рік тому +2

    I remember when we stayed there we were in the bunk beds and using the facilties which the radio officer students used when on training. So interesting to see it again. We had some lovely walks round there too whilst we stayed. Thank you for this video, lovely to see

  • @sdrake5176
    @sdrake5176 Рік тому +5

    I didn’t know that you have redwood trees in the UK, cool!

    • @wanderingturnip
      @wanderingturnip  Рік тому +1

      Yeah not many I don’t think but we have some 😀

    • @bookmouse2719
      @bookmouse2719 Рік тому +1

      @@wanderingturnip Sequoias or Redwood trees are from Western coast of US California, Oregon. Very big trees.

  • @cazzawazza9553
    @cazzawazza9553 Місяць тому

    I love comparing old pictures with new and looking at the trees

  • @caronmills8983
    @caronmills8983 Рік тому +2

    Oh wow that is amazing and the architecture on the ceilings ohhhhh! I have Windermere on my list to visit but now I'll add on the castle. Stunning and great drone views. Thanks 😲

  • @g.p616
    @g.p616 Рік тому +1

    Oh Wow! …. Been to the Lake District a few times but didn’t know about this gem… Can’t wait to visit!

  • @jinnbuster4753
    @jinnbuster4753 9 місяців тому

    Thanks for doing this. Fascinating stuff. I recently visited Leeds Castle in Kent. It is not a castle (anymore) and it is not in Leeds.

  • @GoldiLocks-rm9lg
    @GoldiLocks-rm9lg Рік тому +4

    I vote for Wandering Turnip to replace Philip Schofield on This Morning!! Who's with me!? Ha ha! 😁 P.S If you like Castles, come to WARWICK, we have a REAL Castle, with furniture and pictures and knights in shining armour and everything!

  • @MakeAllThingsBeautiful
    @MakeAllThingsBeautiful Рік тому +5

    I thought the internal rooms were exceptional, sort of disappointed they made no impression on you, I'd say the room ornamentation is more important than the furniture, though no doubt those rooms tastefully furnished would of left a lasting impressive impression.

    • @wanderingturnip
      @wanderingturnip  Рік тому +3

      I think I just like stuff 😂 I feel like I want to see the castle full of life, and it just feels a bit quick walking around there. But good point, there are still exceptional, especially that ceiling at one point

  • @rekocastren923
    @rekocastren923 9 місяців тому +1

    This guy deserves more views! Just a joy to watch and very informative.

  • @katrinamattison9636
    @katrinamattison9636 Рік тому +2

    Could of watched a whole video of those tree's at end,so beautiful!
    come to sheriff hutton in north yorkshire.. there is a castle! Apparently a princess burned in the castle,that was the rumour when we were kids. But there's no history to back that up. However,15-year-old Earl of Warwick, nephew of Richard III, was held prisoner by Henry VII.. & is buried in sheriff hutton church. Alot of interesting history here

  • @ayuvanjava2071
    @ayuvanjava2071 6 місяців тому

    Love the castle and its ground. One of my fave places.

  • @SlurpyDave254
    @SlurpyDave254 Рік тому +1

    Was up Wray Castle area couple of years ago, impressive as was your drone footage....ps did u squeeze a pint in the Golden Rule whilst up there, cheers pal👍

  • @jimmatthews6135
    @jimmatthews6135 10 днів тому

    Never heard of it before-must visit. Excellent filming and informative commentary. Have subscribed.

    • @wanderingturnip
      @wanderingturnip  10 днів тому

      Hey thanks for joining 😃 and from this video, which is a bit different to my usual stuff 👍👍

  • @melissabushill3005
    @melissabushill3005 Рік тому +1

    Am sorry did you say nearly £4 for a coffee? They can keep that! I’ve never been there. I’ve now got somewhere to go. What a gorgeous place. ❤️

  • @braddishv3146
    @braddishv3146 Рік тому +3

    Love your videos man... keep it up!

  • @BonMathieu-ws8bm
    @BonMathieu-ws8bm Рік тому

    I'm not alone loving trees!
    And have a favorite tree! Thank you, again for your video!

  • @carlyonbay45
    @carlyonbay45 Рік тому +2

    Always enjoy your videos Dave .

  • @shaneforshort
    @shaneforshort 2 місяці тому

    Great videos mate, always look forward to a new one

  • @jamesbaird9691
    @jamesbaird9691 10 місяців тому

    The first room you went into reminded me of Craigdarroch Castle in Victoria BC, Canada. Built by a coal baron in the 1800's? We used to go up to the lake district when we lived in Blackpool. When we came back in 2006 we went to Munster Castle to see the Owls etc. I think we stayed in a bed and breakfast in Barrow in Furnace? In what used to be the oldest private school for boys? Love your videos.

  • @janebass3372
    @janebass3372 Рік тому +1

    Omg i stayed at Wray Castle about 30 years ago with the Venture Scouts! So nice to see it again. It was a fun place to stay. Will see if i can find my photos sometime 😊

    • @wanderingturnip
      @wanderingturnip  Рік тому +1

      Oh yeah do let me know if you find any photos! 👍👍

    • @janebass3372
      @janebass3372 Рік тому +1

      ​@@wanderingturnipwill do, I'll get them down from the loft 😊

  • @catxls1835
    @catxls1835 Рік тому +2

    Very interesting video as usual my friend. Fantastic property!

  • @therocksbyclan
    @therocksbyclan Рік тому +2

    You always give very good insightful commentary.

  • @xargs
    @xargs Рік тому +1

    This has to be one of my all-time favorites! I wish I wasn't 5,000 mi away...

  • @mandyinabudhabi
    @mandyinabudhabi Рік тому +1

    Great history tour, with the wonderful drone and video footage.
    You never gave your verdict on the £4 coffee. Was it worth the hefty price tag?

  • @BuggleskellyStation
    @BuggleskellyStation Рік тому +1

    I've really been enjoying your videos, a refreshing change, thanks.

  • @millywood6801
    @millywood6801 Рік тому

    Good morning Swede, Nice video, what a waste of such a stunning building. What a lucky lad to have played in those grounds.
    4 quid! For a brew, the Lakers can be a tad Expensive. Time to dust off the thermos flask me thinks..

  • @joblotcomics7076
    @joblotcomics7076 Рік тому +1

    Great upload Dave. We have an old castle where we live but it's a ruin. However William Wallace did spend time there so we still love it. Best wishes

  • @UnjustifiedRecs
    @UnjustifiedRecs Рік тому

    Just been doing a festival build at Belvoir Castle (pronounced bee-var) its one of the MOST lavish castles and grounds ive ever seen, absolutely mental, well worth a visit if you're into obscene wealth

  • @eightiesanimal1966
    @eightiesanimal1966 Рік тому +2

    Just subscribed . great Vids. very interesting and can we see more of Ted on the adventures please 🦊

  • @facelessvaper
    @facelessvaper Рік тому +1

    Cool AF - nice drone usage - Coffee, try drip filtering, Mozy does quality own brand (+ rombouts filters) cheap(ish) 2 tea spoons for a medium cup/flask works out at about 15-35p per brew/cup depending on strength and heaped-ness of your spoon full(s)👌✌👍 (aldi used to do nice coffee but now I avoid)

  • @dancenation4994
    @dancenation4994 Рік тому

    Hey David you should come to Oban Argyll there’s so much to see you would love it

  • @paulJF
    @paulJF Рік тому

    not been to the Lake Distict since i was at school in South Yorkshire, still as stunning as i remember it but never visited the "castle", by the way nice drone footage what drone did you get cos i got mine about the same time and my footage is dreadful partially due to the constant presence of seagulls (they attack it every time i take it up) here on the North Devon coast.

  • @EvolutionRich
    @EvolutionRich Рік тому +1

    A really fake castle is Liverpool Castle in Rivington. Built by one of the founders of Unilever as a ruins, intriguing place I'd like to see!

  • @raverdave9125
    @raverdave9125 Рік тому +1

    Great upload, interesting facts and I also love trees :)

    • @wanderingturnip
      @wanderingturnip  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching!

    • @wanderingturnip
      @wanderingturnip  Рік тому +1

      Also, love the channel name. Before I was wandering turnip I was going to be ‘raving turnip’

  • @theportugeeza
    @theportugeeza 10 місяців тому

    You should come to Portugal... lots of content here!

  • @Darkeners
    @Darkeners Рік тому +1

    Love your videos

  • @streetfashiontv9149
    @streetfashiontv9149 Рік тому

    What camera do you use it really adds visual quality to your videos?

  • @stephnewman1357
    @stephnewman1357 Рік тому

    Lovely place will have to visit the Lake District. 😄

  • @LabRat6619
    @LabRat6619 11 місяців тому +1

    I live in the Lake District 🤜🤛

  • @joline2730
    @joline2730 10 місяців тому

    How much did it cost to go inside?? If a coffee was nearly £4 (what, £3.75???) then the entrance was probably double that at £8 - what a rip-off ... it's a very nice place though. 👍👍💯💯✔✔

  • @pyewackett5
    @pyewackett5 Рік тому +2

    Sounds like Newstead ...

  • @anthonymcnab9784
    @anthonymcnab9784 8 місяців тому

    Getting addicted to your videos bro 😎

  • @Anthony-yj4pf
    @Anthony-yj4pf Рік тому

    A fun fact surrounding the fake ruins is they were built by irish people who came over during the potato famin, Wealthy land owners wanted to help them but they didn't want to just hand them things for free so instead they got them to build things like the ruins or work on other areas of the land and then provided them with food and/or a small amount of money.

  • @christopherwalker4606
    @christopherwalker4606 Рік тому +2

    Will you do old train tunnels old train line in the future

    • @wanderingturnip
      @wanderingturnip  Рік тому +1

      Ooo yeah that sounds great. There’s one near me where there was a big fire about 100 years ago. That would be great to explore 👍

  • @eleanorsteventon7534
    @eleanorsteventon7534 Рік тому +2

    Cool castle. I like that I make an appearance…

  • @xargs
    @xargs Рік тому

    Thanks!

  • @georgeprice9519
    @georgeprice9519 Рік тому +1

    Lionel Messi's English is coming on well

  • @helenbartoszek243
    @helenbartoszek243 Рік тому +3

    Beards are bad enough, but you blokes please, please don't bring mutton chops back!!

  • @kenpickles7705
    @kenpickles7705 Рік тому

    Notgotreminderyou was on this nine days ago.

  • @peterd788
    @peterd788 Рік тому

    Maybe rent it out to Wetherspoons?

    • @wanderingturnip
      @wanderingturnip  Рік тому

      God that would be depressing…but I would probably drink there 😂

  • @Extremegaz25
    @Extremegaz25 9 місяців тому

    Freaky mutton chops

  • @ffhummel5569
    @ffhummel5569 6 місяців тому

    Fake ass fortress. lol Looking amazing though.
    Another great video, thank you.

    • @wanderingturnip
      @wanderingturnip  6 місяців тому

      Thank you 😀 cheers for watching all my videos, I appreciate it

  • @VICSWEB1
    @VICSWEB1 Рік тому +2

    target has tuck swimwear. its fantastic.

  • @Wanamaker1946
    @Wanamaker1946 Рік тому +1

    This is wonderful. This castle is magnificent, and could easily be a fortification to the antifa’s and such. It is truly lovely. …..actually, it would make a great Ruin in itself. Your work and preparation is brilliant.

  • @joshallton1417
    @joshallton1417 Рік тому +1

    Is it just me or does this guy look like a bird?

  • @29goodvibes
    @29goodvibes Рік тому +1

    U should stick to showing us where them cheap houses are 😂😂

  • @usama4tek
    @usama4tek Рік тому

    i want your help to get house in uk plz