I was born in Lydney Hospital in the early seventies and spent a lot of my childhood in Bathurst Park and the boating lake - I can even remember when they had boats on there. 😁
well thanks Patrick for another delightful walk.lydney looks a really pretty place,the town hall looks very impressive.the harbour looks so nice.them stones looked impressive and stood well.the church looked so lovely inside.bathurst park had a very impressive entrance.as usual the music was delightful.cannot wait for another fantastic video.hope you enjoyed your dinner,take care.👍👍❤️❤️
Thank you Shane as always for your great comments and for watching, pleased you enjoyed this. The harbour is looking great now since it's been given some TLC. The lunch was ok afterwards from what I recall thanks. All the best 👍
Hi Patrick, lovely town, nice you went back after so many years. What an interesting history it's got, the Beatles playing in the Town Hall, fantastic. I remember a sprung wooden floor in a disco I was at years ago, so that rang a bell when you mentioned it. Great to see the old pub after so many are closing. Love the standing art stones & boating lake. Wonderful film from start to finish, thanks.
Morning Lesley, yes it was great to revisit Lydney. The town itself hasn't changed much, but the harbour has certainly been made more visitor friendly now. I remember discos with sprung wooden floors too 😀 Glad you enjoyed this, thanks as always for watching 👍
I wonder how many people walk past these buildings and buildings in other towns and villages, and never give a second thought to the history behind them. Really interesting how much information you share as well as the great views. Thanks Patrick 👍🏻
Lydney has some good old community buildings with grand architecture, Patrick. I'm impressed particularly by the old Severn and Wye Valley headquarters building still in existence. Lydney Harbour looks a very nice place to visit, right next to the River Severn. The standing stones are most unusual with the lettering engraved within. When you waited at the Lydney railway crossing the train would have been the Nottingham to Cardiff Central service operated by Cross Country, which only stop at major stations. Bathurst Park is a lovely place for some relaxation, I would think. Many thanks for sharing us this lovely video, Patrick, it's been most enjoyable. Take care.
Yes there is quite a mixture of architecture in Lydney, and it's great that a "town trail" has been created, the information from which I was reading from my phone. The harbour has certainly been "tarted up" in more recent years, so it's looking great now. Those stones were impressive weren't they. The railway through Lydney will indeed run as you say, and I think there are (or certainly were at one time) more local journeys that stop at all the stations between Gloucester and Cardiff. I liked Bathurst park, not sure if I ever went there in the past. Thanks as always Ffranc for watching 👍
Such lovely old buildings they used to construct. Sadly now the ones surrounding them are slap dash and some of our 1970s constructions are hideous. Such a plethora of different things in lydley. Beautiful waterway. A man-made lake and the lovely Bathurst park at the end. There were plenty of people out enjoying the weather. Always nice to have a church visit thrown in too. It was quite a large one and open to boot. I'm lucky to live five minutes away from a marina. I love seeing the boats. So, you were nearly born there. Not a bad place actually but you cannot beat Gloucester Cathedral to call your own. Fabulous as always. Cheers Patrick 😁
I agree Kelly, many of those 1970s buildings are horrible to look at and it's kind of strange seeing such a mixture of architecture. It was interesting to find a "Lydney Town Trail" online, which was the information I was reading off my phone in this. Nice that you live near a marina. Certainly the harbour at Lydney has been made more visitor-friendly, so it's great there's a little cafe there too to encourage more visitors. That church was great wasn't it, nice to have gone inside that one. I don't really remember Bathurst park,s o nto even sure if I've ever visited it before, so it was nice to feature it in this. My parents lived in a vilage close to Lydney when I was born (featured next time), but I was very glad to know that Gloucester was my place of birth. Thanks Kelly as always for commenting and for watching. All the best 👍
Alot of interesting history Lydney harbour has Patrick, i bet you've noticed a lot of changes since you were last there! Really enjoyed this so thankyou 😊 imagine too The Beatles playing in Lydney, that is something! Again thankyou and have a good weekend 😊
The harbour is really looking good now. Yes very different to when I was there in 1999! Certainly a great bit of history for Lydney having the Beatles perform at the Town Hall. Thanks Steph for watching and have a good weekend too 👍
Hello Patrick , great video very nice in and around Lydney I think its a place that often gets over looked, I had a friend that worked on the Bledisloe Estate he was in charge of the pig farm , and the Bathurst name must be connected to Eastnor Castle the family there were the Harvey Bathhurst . Thanks Patrick we really have enjoyed see the old homeland area.
I've not heard of Sydney Harbour or Bathurst Park, so that was new to me, and certainly a bit of history attached. Nice to learn about new areas from Forest of Dean. What a captivating rhythmic instrumental to accompany your film. really enjoyed this style. Have good weekend Patrick.
Morning Shanita, Lydney Harbour has perhaps become better known in recent years since it's been revamped and made more visitor-friendly. Pleased you liked my musical style here, much appreciated. I'm still trying to experiment with different music really. Thanks for watching Shanita, have a great weekend too 👍
That was a lovely walk Patrick never been to lydney other that passing through on the train to Cardiff but it’s nice and will have to take a look nxt time 👍🤠 Best wishes Simon Thanks 🙏🏼
Pleased you enjoyed this Simon 😀 Yes it's worth a visit sometime and is a good base from which to explore the Forest of Dean. Thanks Simon for watching, much appreciated 👍
I Found Lydney Harbour very interesting! i am going to try the heritage line there at some point next year, so will take a look whilst i am there! lovely Video! Best wishes Darren👍👍👍
I enjoy your films and hence so pleased you have covered my home town of Lydney. Last time I was there the harbour gates were jammed and St Mary’s footbridge was in a sad state. Pleased to therefore see both have been refurbished. Even the pond in Bathurst Park has been tidied up. Great work!
Enjoyed Lydney Patrick. 180 - 140 turnout for the chapel. You wouldn't get that today. Just quick - good seeing the docks - fairly large craft there. Yeah, coal diminished or stiff competition. Great to end up in Bathurst Park. What a beautiful place. Hey, almost Lydney but Gloucester got the honor. Good going. Have a great weekend. Mark
Morning Mark, yeah the old chapel, certainly wouldn't get that turnout today. The docks are looking good now, interesting history of course with the coal, etc. Bathurst Park was lovely, don't really remember it to be honest, but it's looking lovely today. Yeah Lydney could have been my birthplace as my parents were living close by at the time, but I'm certainly proud to have been born in Gloucester. Well thanks as always Mark, always good to hear from you. Have a great weekend too 👍
@@solitaryrambler No, they would struggle to get that turnout in a week now. Good to hear of Lydney Patrick. It turned out to be a fairly nice place. I had a good party there in about 2010. Me, Paul and some others. Drove through the forest - good memories like your good self. Peace.
There were sure a lot of overgrown paths John 😀 Hey good to know you've enjoyed it on a nice new monitor! Many thanks as always John for your kind words and for watching 👍
There is much local opposition to the expensive 'health and safety' fencing restrictions at Lydney Harbour, The dangers such as the long drop above the harbour and pier are obvious. I disagree with you Patrick as to the necessity of the fencing. My view is that children should be educated about dangers not barred from accessing places that have interest but might have dangers. What next? Fencing off mountains like Snowdon. I purposely ignored the fencing and walked on the pier. I wish more people would stand up for their rights, P.S. There are other very large stones near the harbour. Their use may not be obvious at first but look through the small holes in the rocks to see places of interest highlighted.
Sorry John, but I didn't make this film to invite a debate on health and safety or to the reasons why there is fencing at Lydney Harbour. As with all my films, I made it so I can share it with others who can hopefully enjoy my walk. Many thanks 👍
I was born in Lydney Hospital in the early seventies and spent a lot of my childhood in Bathurst Park and the boating lake - I can even remember when they had boats on there. 😁
I came across Naas House myself for the first time a few weeks back - absolutely gorgeous and very atmospheric.
well thanks Patrick for another delightful walk.lydney looks a really pretty place,the town hall looks very impressive.the harbour looks so nice.them stones looked impressive and stood well.the church looked so lovely inside.bathurst park had a very impressive entrance.as usual the music was delightful.cannot wait for another fantastic video.hope you enjoyed your dinner,take care.👍👍❤️❤️
Thank you Shane as always for your great comments and for watching, pleased you enjoyed this. The harbour is looking great now since it's been given some TLC. The lunch was ok afterwards from what I recall thanks. All the best 👍
Fascinating and a interesting walk Patrick ! "Hooray" the church was open, 😀 hope you enjoyed your lunch and had a good break . 👍
Yeah a bonus Russ with the church open! 😁 The lunch was ok afterwards thanks 👍
Hi Patrick, lovely town, nice you went back after so many years. What an interesting history it's got, the Beatles playing in the Town Hall, fantastic. I remember a sprung wooden floor in a disco I was at years ago, so that rang a bell when you mentioned it. Great to see the old pub after so many are closing. Love the standing art stones & boating lake. Wonderful film from start to finish, thanks.
Morning Lesley, yes it was great to revisit Lydney. The town itself hasn't changed much, but the harbour has certainly been made more visitor friendly now. I remember discos with sprung wooden floors too 😀 Glad you enjoyed this, thanks as always for watching 👍
A very interesting walk Patrick. Some fascinating buildings. Thanks for sharing it.
Glad you enjoyed it Kathryn, thanks for watching 👍
I wonder how many people walk past these buildings and buildings in other towns and villages, and never give a second thought to the history behind them. Really interesting how much information you share as well as the great views. Thanks Patrick 👍🏻
Thanks Claire. The Lydney Town Trail guide was great to find out about the buildings. All the best 👍
Lydney has some good old community buildings with grand architecture, Patrick. I'm impressed particularly by the old Severn and Wye Valley headquarters building still in existence. Lydney Harbour looks a very nice place to visit, right next to the River Severn. The standing stones are most unusual with the lettering engraved within. When you waited at the Lydney railway crossing the train would have been the Nottingham to Cardiff Central service operated by Cross Country, which only stop at major stations. Bathurst Park is a lovely place for some relaxation, I would think. Many thanks for sharing us this lovely video, Patrick, it's been most enjoyable. Take care.
Yes there is quite a mixture of architecture in Lydney, and it's great that a "town trail" has been created, the information from which I was reading from my phone. The harbour has certainly been "tarted up" in more recent years, so it's looking great now. Those stones were impressive weren't they. The railway through Lydney will indeed run as you say, and I think there are (or certainly were at one time) more local journeys that stop at all the stations between Gloucester and Cardiff. I liked Bathurst park, not sure if I ever went there in the past. Thanks as always Ffranc for watching 👍
Another great walk Patrick lovely place.
Many thanks Andrew 👍
Such lovely old buildings they used to construct. Sadly now the ones surrounding them are slap dash and some of our 1970s constructions are hideous. Such a plethora of different things in lydley. Beautiful waterway. A man-made lake and the lovely Bathurst park at the end. There were plenty of people out enjoying the weather. Always nice to have a church visit thrown in too. It was quite a large one and open to boot. I'm lucky to live five minutes away from a marina. I love seeing the boats. So, you were nearly born there. Not a bad place actually but you cannot beat Gloucester Cathedral to call your own. Fabulous as always. Cheers Patrick 😁
I agree Kelly, many of those 1970s buildings are horrible to look at and it's kind of strange seeing such a mixture of architecture. It was interesting to find a "Lydney Town Trail" online, which was the information I was reading off my phone in this. Nice that you live near a marina. Certainly the harbour at Lydney has been made more visitor-friendly, so it's great there's a little cafe there too to encourage more visitors. That church was great wasn't it, nice to have gone inside that one. I don't really remember Bathurst park,s o nto even sure if I've ever visited it before, so it was nice to feature it in this. My parents lived in a vilage close to Lydney when I was born (featured next time), but I was very glad to know that Gloucester was my place of birth. Thanks Kelly as always for commenting and for watching. All the best 👍
Lydney harbour was an attractive place, and the views across the Severn were panoramic.
Thanks Michael, the harbour is looking lovely now. Love the views over the Severn too 👍
Alot of interesting history Lydney harbour has Patrick, i bet you've noticed a lot of changes since you were last there! Really enjoyed this so thankyou 😊 imagine too The Beatles playing in Lydney, that is something! Again thankyou and have a good weekend 😊
The harbour is really looking good now. Yes very different to when I was there in 1999! Certainly a great bit of history for Lydney having the Beatles perform at the Town Hall. Thanks Steph for watching and have a good weekend too 👍
Hello Patrick , great video very nice in and around Lydney I think its a place that often gets over looked, I had a friend that worked on the Bledisloe Estate he was in charge of the pig farm , and the Bathurst name must be connected to Eastnor Castle the family there were the Harvey Bathhurst . Thanks Patrick we really have enjoyed see the old homeland area.
Nice one Shaun, good to hear of your friend. Pleased you enjoyed seeing around Lydney, thanks as always for watching and commenting 👍
Hi Patrick, what a nice area once you got away from the busy road, Bathurst Park looked particularly nice, very well kept we thought.
Glad you enjoyed it Steve, thanks as always for watching 👍
I've not heard of Sydney Harbour or Bathurst Park, so that was new to me, and certainly a bit of history attached. Nice to learn about new areas from Forest of Dean. What a captivating rhythmic instrumental to accompany your film. really enjoyed this style. Have good weekend Patrick.
Morning Shanita, Lydney Harbour has perhaps become better known in recent years since it's been revamped and made more visitor-friendly. Pleased you liked my musical style here, much appreciated. I'm still trying to experiment with different music really. Thanks for watching Shanita, have a great weekend too 👍
Very interesting Walk Patrick Cheers
Many thanks as always for watching and commenting, all the best 👍
Lots of interesting things there! Thanks for sharing another lovely video.
Nice one Nuinmar, many thanks 👍
That was a lovely walk Patrick never been to lydney other that passing through on the train to Cardiff but it’s nice and will have to take a look nxt time 👍🤠
Best wishes Simon
Thanks 🙏🏼
Pleased you enjoyed this Simon 😀 Yes it's worth a visit sometime and is a good base from which to explore the Forest of Dean. Thanks Simon for watching, much appreciated 👍
Thank you for this video i visit Lydney often as I live near there love sitting by the river x
Glad you enjoyed it, many thanks for watching 👍
I Found Lydney Harbour very interesting! i am going to try the heritage line there at some point next year, so will take a look whilst i am there! lovely Video! Best wishes Darren👍👍👍
Glad you found it interesting Darren, many thanks for your comments and for taking the time to watch 👍
Fascinating walk, so many things to see. Appreciate you for posting!
Nice one Richard, appreciate you watching! 👍😀
Hi Patrick. I love your films. Very interesting about The Beatles my favourite band. Great music too. Have a great weekend. ❤️
Thank you for that Cath! 😀 Yeah great history for Lydney with the Beatles. Have a great weekend too 👍
Thanks Patrick, I had the best fish and chips in Lydney Thanks for the memories 😂
Glad you enjoyed it, many thanks for watching and commenting 👍
I enjoy your films and hence so pleased you have covered my home town of Lydney. Last time I was there the harbour gates were jammed and St Mary’s footbridge was in a sad state. Pleased to therefore see both have been refurbished. Even the pond in Bathurst Park has been tidied up. Great work!
Many thanks for the kind comments and for watching, much appreciated! 😀 Glad you enjoyed it 👍
Enjoyed Lydney Patrick. 180 - 140 turnout for the chapel. You wouldn't get that today. Just quick - good seeing the docks - fairly large craft there. Yeah, coal diminished or stiff competition. Great to end up in Bathurst Park. What a beautiful place. Hey, almost Lydney but Gloucester got the honor. Good going. Have a great weekend. Mark
Morning Mark, yeah the old chapel, certainly wouldn't get that turnout today. The docks are looking good now, interesting history of course with the coal, etc. Bathurst Park was lovely, don't really remember it to be honest, but it's looking lovely today. Yeah Lydney could have been my birthplace as my parents were living close by at the time, but I'm certainly proud to have been born in Gloucester. Well thanks as always Mark, always good to hear from you. Have a great weekend too 👍
@@solitaryrambler No, they would struggle to get that turnout in a week now. Good to hear of Lydney Patrick. It turned out to be a fairly nice place. I had a good party there in about 2010. Me, Paul and some others. Drove through the forest - good memories like your good self. Peace.
wise choice patrick wearing the long trousers in long grass, enjoyed watching your film on my new monitor and i must say bbc quality :)
There were sure a lot of overgrown paths John 😀 Hey good to know you've enjoyed it on a nice new monitor! Many thanks as always John for your kind words and for watching 👍
6:53 You're a brave man, getting that close to Canada geese in June. Then again, I suppose the nesting season is over by June in England.
I didn't get that close. The zoom on my camera is a wonderful thing 👍
The stone at the harbour spell north east south and west when viewed from the corresponding direction
Ah nice one, many thanks 👍
There is much local opposition to the expensive 'health and safety' fencing restrictions at Lydney Harbour, The dangers such as the long drop above the harbour and pier are obvious. I disagree with you Patrick as to the necessity of the fencing. My view is that children should be educated about dangers not barred from accessing places that have interest but might have dangers. What next? Fencing off mountains like Snowdon. I purposely ignored the fencing and walked on the pier. I wish more people would stand up for their rights,
P.S. There are other very large stones near the harbour. Their use may not be obvious at first but look through the small holes in the rocks to see places of interest highlighted.
Sorry John, but I didn't make this film to invite a debate on health and safety or to the reasons why there is fencing at Lydney Harbour. As with all my films, I made it so I can share it with others who can hopefully enjoy my walk. Many thanks 👍