AMERICANS in ENGLAND - DRIVING | CASTLE & GARDEN TOUR (Special Stop)
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- Опубликовано: 25 май 2024
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In this video, Chris and I explore a beautiful garden and Castle. We also stopped at a PYO Flower Farm and purchased some amazing peonies. I thought it would be nice to share with you all. I hope you are smiling today. You're so important to us, and we thank you for all the love and support. I hope you have a wonderful day! We appreciate your kindness and continued support.
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Really appreciated the birdsong!
Same friend! Cheers 🤍 Jess x
Love the bird song...Next time you're in a place like this, just sit for a moment, close your eyes and try and identify 5 different sounds , it's so relaxing ❤xx
Thanks for the tip! We appreciate it. Cheers, Chris
Great to see Chris open up and show his warmer side on this video and once again a really well shot and lovely vlog.Hope you all have a beautiful Sunday 💯👍
Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers, Chris
As a keen cyclist and getting out of my city in to the country side is magical and free from heavy traffic seeing the green lush country side is just wonderful.
Must be great to get out. Cheers, Chris
@@DaydreamersBarnThis castle is also haunted and grounds by guards and Tudor spirits and other ghosts and spirits from centuries ago. Check out Sudeley Castle and Muncaster Castle and Chillingham Castle.
Worth pointing outfor those who aren't aware that "castle" in the context of a house like this is an affectation - castles evolved into defended manor houses in and around the Elizabethan period with the advent of gunpowder based weapons so there are several Manor houses from the tudor period which had decorative moats etc. This later just evolved into building a house that just looked like a castle and calling it a castle.
Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Chris
The conditions look perfect for a peaceful walk. Not too hot and not raining. The castle looks absolutely beautiful. Lovely video, great photos. And the birds were quite vocal today. Thanks again. Sheffield, South Yorkshire.
Many thanks, glad you enjoyed it. Cheers, Chris
Thanks for that!
Thank you for your love and support! We appreciate your time. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
I'm from the north of England, thank you for taking us around you part of the country i will never see, beautiful photography as usual.
Our pleasure, glad you enjoyed it. Cheers, Chris
I really enjoy your outings, softly spoken commentary and beautiful photography 😍🏴
Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers, Chris
The gardens are beautifull, they must employ many gardeners to keep it so well.
Brilliant vlog as usual.
They must. Cheers, Chris
Normally I can't watch people's travel vlogs all the way through, but somehow I love yours. Been watching for a good couple of months. I think it's the commentary given during the journey. Some people may find footage of driving boring but I like hearing it. Also because I'm English probably I am biased towards these videos. Keep it up 😊
Wow, thank you! We truly appreciate you watching and enjoying our fun videos. We appreciate your support and kindness. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
Can I just say I love birdsong, it's so calming and soothing, I love going out late in the evening just before sunset and hearing all the birds singing, it's so peaceful.
Great day out and what a truly breathtaking Castle & grounds.
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It was calming and soothing for sure. Cheers, Chris
Great video guy,s castle& gardens were stunning,thxs for taking us along ❤
Of course. Cheers, Chris
What a lovely trip. The greenery is gorgeous 😍
It really is! Thank you for your time watching and commenting. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
The avenue of trees was great and I too love it when trees overhang. However, it is not so good when sunlight shines through the branches and causes a flickering or strobe effect. That is a beautiful castle, thank you for showing us. I never complain about the entry cost. If you have ever tried to employ a gardener, decorator and builder it is obvious that these places cost millions to maintain. It is a never-ending cycle and the final reward is the horrendous death taxes.
There is a lot to keep up with a beautiful place like this. Cheers, Chris
wow that looked amazing from left looking up as you were driving towards the castle.
It was. Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Chris
Im biased but I do think our countryside is the closet thing to Eden your going to get. Truly breathtaking and I love hearing the birdsong. At one point in the video I thought I heard a Peacocks Cry?
It might have been, but we didn't see one. Cheers, Chris
Another awesome video guys .
Thank you so much, friend! Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
Great video (again). Tragically, I used to be able to run up all the hills to the stately homes/castles that have hills but now find myself puffing away to get up them. The homes/castles where the family still live in them often have really interesting family photos in the rooms. Often pictured with Royals, politicians or society folk. If you get a chance, go to Holkham Hall which is also great.
I love your spirit of adventure.
Thanks for the suggestion. Cheers, Chris
You're very lucky that you get to see all the countryside. It's true that we in great Britain think 100 miles is a long way and Americans think 100 years is a long time. I can speak about me that 100 miles is a long way and that's why I don't really go out in the car for days out. But I do see what I'm missing when I watch your videos. Keep up the good work and enjoy England while you can.
Thanks for the kind words. We appreciate it. Cheers, Chris
There is a very funny story about Belvoir Castle and the Ford Motor Company which may or may not be true.
Back in the 1950s an Executive from Ford's UK office was at their Head Office in Detroit. Whilst he was there he was taken to the Design Section where he was shown a mock up of a new model.
"What are you going to call it?" he asked.
"Oh, we decided to name it for a British castle."
"So which one have you chosen? Windsor? Buckingham? Stirling?"
"No, we have gone with the name of a lesser known one: Bell-voir."
"Really? And how is that spelt?"
" B, E, L, V, O, I, R"
"I hate to tell you this but the actual pronunciation of that is .........."
"😳😳😳😳😳"
They changed the name.
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True or not, great story! Cheers, Chris
I loved the birdsong you can hear when you are in the gardens and woods. It's one of the main things I miss about the UK since I left it.
We loved it. Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Chris
Hi Jess & Chris: for your interest as a part of this wonderful trip: The first castle was built on this site by the Normans shortly after their invasion in 1066. They also named the location Belvoir in French but the local Anglo Saxons were unable to pronounce the French and called it Beaver, a practice continued for a thousand years, thereafter.
The Norman Baron didn't have much of an imagination when it came to naming it, it does have a good view but to actually call it that...
@@tonys1636 They were just sops to the ruling monarchs at the time. Some coin, and the ability to have a standing army when needed was the "deal". There's some "landed gentry" still, today, who can't string a sentence together. I'd imagine they imagine being a "sir" or summat.
Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Chris
Hi Jess, Chris, Colette and Shane, 😊 another truly stunning day trip to add to your portfolio my friends. ❤️ I too love the way the trees link hands across the road to create these tree tunnels. It is really nice to see how people take pride in their gardens, we have a saying that an "Englishman's home is his castle" 😊.
Have a lovely Bank holiday weekend.
Best wishes and thank you for everything.xx ❤
Hello Stephen,
It truly was a lovely trip to add. LThe trees over the road are magical looking. We're so thankful you enjoyed the adventure with us. Thank you for the continued support and love! Have a lovely rest of your week. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
My mother's cousin and his wife used to live in the village of Woolsthorpe, right next to Belvoir Castle. The boundary of the castle grounds was opposite their house.
Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Chris
That was stunning. I haven't visited Belvoir Castle before. I'll definitely head up there for a visit, as I was planning a visit to Burghley Castle at some point this summer, which isn't too far away. Great to seeing you enjoying the time meandering such a beautiful estate.
Glad we could showcase the Castle. Cheers, Chris
@@DaydreamersBarn Cheers Chris! 👍
Wonderful tour and commentary, thankyou so much as always. ❤
I'm glad you enjoyed it! We appreciate your time watching. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
Thanks very much guys .
Not been to Belvoir and as the wife is a garden nut she wants to go up the east coast and explore around that area in her little sports car I'll be adding it to our itinerary.
Nice to see you making the most of your deployment.
Known a few guys from the heath who just stay on the base 90% of their time in the UK which imho is a bit of a waste
We try our best to take advantage of where we are. Cheers, Chris
The gardens and castle, truly stunning. Great video.
Thank you for your comment. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
what a beutifull castle and grounds great watching this thankyou. but i dont no if you noticed but it sounded like somebody wispered something ay 19.44
Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers, Chris
Hi Jess and Chris. Lovely video.
You show such adorable interest in these little isles, you may enjoy the wonderful Springwatch on BBC2 which is now (back) on. Just incredible, beautiful live and recorded footage of the UK wildlife and the natural world. Was such a great 1st episode and featured Corfe Castle in Dorset. I know you love a castle. ☺️😉💚💚💚
Thanks for the tips! Cheers, Chris
The bird sounds were great 👍
Me too! Cheers 🤍 Jess x
Have you bought a National Trust membership? I think you would enjoy taking a 2 week holiday and coming down to the South and South West and visiting some more of the stately homes and castles throughout the country. Plenty to see all over the UK. There is also English Heritage but aome of those are more ruined.
Edit to add: A couples National Trust membership is about 100£ for a year, payable monthly. I strongly recommend.
We have, and plan on taking advantage of it. Cheers, Chris
Impresive place , still amazes me all the places i havent seen in the uk & i've lived here all my life.
We love it. Cheers, Chris
Same here. This is my last opportunity ❤
Lived in Grantham a few years have been to the castle a fair few times and also belton house
Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Chris
You could go to ( Bradgate park ) while you're in that area.
It's a large country park with ancient rocks and also deer in the park.
Some of the oldest fossils in the world are from the area.
Oh, how wonderful! We will definitely have to check it out. Thank you for the recommendation. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
I just couldn't live anywhere else in this great big world no matter how many positives there could be! Please come back to us, there will always be more to learn, explore and enjoy. The grass will always be greener in the UK!
Stay tuned and we will show you what the US has when we return. Cheers, Chris
I love it when the lanes get cloched in trees….and i always love the different cloud formations…we always configure images in the clouds which is always fun…
As do we. Cheers, Chris
I love Northumberland, I think you would too, it's the land of Castles, it has, as a county, more Castles than any other county in the UK 🇬🇧
Sounds amazing. Cheers, Chris
Thank you Jesse n Chris, a really great video, that Castle was spellbinding . I am sure when you do return to the U.S. you will take some good memories with you. You will always have friends here.
We for sure will. Cheers, Chris
Pity our roads are terrible with potholes their en embarrassment the council tax and road tax uk citizens pay our councils should get their priorities right and stand up to our government but I won’t hold my breath 😡😏
It is something we have to deal with for sure. Cheers, Chris
Thanks for sharing. I haven't spent much time in the East midlands before and am actually scheduled to spend a few days exploring the area in a couple of weeks, and this castle is definitely on the list of places for me to explore, so thanks
Glad we could assist. Cheers, Chris
Towards the end of the video there was a particularly noisy bird, which I think was a Mistle Thrush, which is a large brown bird with a speckled breast. Not much to look at, not a great tunesmith, but loud and persistent. Keep enjoying our green and pleasant land.
We will keep enjoying it. Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Chris
I love how you guys take me to places I didn't know existed....and what a stunning castle...the interior of which is truly magnificent. Thank you for these wonderful videos.
You are very welcome. Cheers, Chris
Love the format of voiceover on the drive bits, saves trying to hear what your saying. Jess, I so love watching people sooooh! enamoured in their passion. NO! You cannot airlift the garden back to the States!! LOL! Take care y'aall!
Glad you enjoyed it. If only we could, we would. Cheers, Chris
Again, perfect Sunday/Bank Holiday viewing. A stunning castle and grounds full of beauty and birdsong. Loved the peonies and alliums mixed together. Been growing alliums for the last few years despite my clay soil, and have recently added several peonies. Have you tried Belvoir Fruit Farms drinks? They are excellent, and if you haven't yet sampled a favourite here, elderflower, then it's a great place to start. Lovely find at the end where you can pick your own peonies etc!
We did try a couple and they were delicious. Cheers, Chris
Terrific vlog Jess & Chris, what a great place to visit. It's ridiculous you can't video but you can take pictures! What's the difference? Probably the best castle in the UK is Arundel Castle in Sussex (south coast). You fellow compatriots Magenta Otter Travels have done a fairly recent vlog of that, well worth a watch. Have a great week, and happy Sunday
Probably because of privacy around other visitors, no one wants to be in someone's video when they were pulling a sickie. They may also have a DVD or download on sale.
@tonys1636 i think its a security requirement.... to stop thieves casing the joint for a burglary. Some museums/tower of London have similar requirements. Hard to carry out from memory but easy to plan from video
@@necessaryevil3428 Understand that, however, you can take pictures, so that's a similar thing as taking a video!
@iankelly5387 nowhere near the same. Before nearly every high profile burglary/robbery in Europe, they always release footage of the thieves on cctv videotaping beforehand acting as tourists. Much easier to plan the timing and routes to take from vid
Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Chris
It's lovely to hear that, as kids my parents would take us everywhere ..I love the smells you get driving through the country ..even cow pat in the fields. But looks beautiful where you are. Just fresh n nice going to little country places that are historic
I agree. I love enjoying the countryside exploring. Thank you for your time sharing and commenting. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
Lovely place isn't it. One of our favourite places when my wife was still alive. I always get it mixed up with Rockingham Castle, which is also worth a visit. Great teashop at Belvoir as well. The home made preserves are especially recommended.
Once again, thanks for the memories!
Glad we could assist. Cheers, Chris
I know what you mean about trees over the roads. Having spent my formative years living in Ashdown Forest and now living in the West country, where Dartmore is minutes drives I am use to narrow roads, with and without trees. The narrow roads have given me the odd......well let's say I am glad I have a washing machine. I still love them though
As do we. Cheers, Chris
Looks amazing there, now I want to go! ❤
You should! It was amazing. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
I was brought up in Melton Mowbray, just ten miles from Belvoir (yes, it IS "beaver!"). I used to cycle out that way regularly as a lad. The Terrace Hills form the southern edge of the Vale of Belvoir, with Melton a few miles beyond. You always had to make a big decision about riding down into the Vale, below the castle, since it meant a big drag back uphill again to get home! My late Grandad used to be in charge of the police in Melton, and he could remember the current Duke of Rutland's father and uncle. I've been to the castle itself a few times - they often held events there. It was built on what is definitely the most prominent site overlooking the Vale, and the surrounding estate is massive.
Thanks for the insight. Cheers, Chris
I visited a few years ago and was blown away by the place but they were doing a lot of planting in the wilder parts of the garden so it’ll be good to go back one day and see how it’s developing.
This castle is owned by the Manners family who also own Haddon Hall in Derbyshire, not far from Chatsworth. Haddon Hall isn’t as large as Belvoir Castle but it’s a lot older and unmodernised as it was locked up and untouched for 200 years. If you ever visit you really will think you’ve stepped back in time to medieval England.
Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Chris
The castle looks lovely, to my shame i didn't know where it was located just googled it and its only an hour 20 mins from where i live. Will definitely be visiting. Have you visited the American Cemetery in Cambridge? that would be an amazing place to visit.
Glad we could show you something you want to see. We have not been to the spot in Cambridge yet. Cheers, Chris
Brings back memories of going here in the early seventies when I was a little boy with my parents.It truly is an amazing place.Glad you enjoyed it!Have a great bank holiday weekend.
We did indeed. Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Chris
Your welcome Chris.
Sure looks like Chris will have his work cut out for him, when he retires, to create your own gardens back home. No reason why you cant have your own versions of the best of what you see on your trips. I used to ride my horse around Belvoir village, and it is a delightful spot. Have a great week!
Oh, he will. We're already planning my beautiful dream gardens. It was so beautiful, and I'm sure riding horseback would have been so peaceful! Thank you for your comment and support. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
A friend of mine lived in the nearby village of Woolsthorpe by Belvoir. This was where Sir Isaac Newton took refuge from the Great Plague and sat under the Apple tree and formulated his theory of gravity. You can find history wherever you go in this country.
Nice video
Impressive fact we did not know. Thanks. Cheers, Chris
in England, Belvoir Hunt means something different (Americans say beaver of course)
Yes, I agree with you, my friend. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
One of the things I like about your vlogs is your interactions with each other. Missed that. It's not the same.
Thanks for the input. Cheers, Chris
Never heard of that castle
I'm so glad we could share it with you. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
Hi Jess & Chris, Think sometime you should visit Hever Castle, the once childhood home of one of Henry VIII's most famous wives Anne Boleyn
Thanks for the suggestion. Sounds like a good one. Cheers, Chris
Lovely video, thank you. I expect you know that the Manners family are descended from King Edward 111, through Anne Plantagenet.
Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Chris
Thanks fore the very nice video and fotos from verry good quality! from the garden and the Castle from a verry ritch family of course from the 17 and 18 centuries make money from
sheepwool, iron industry, and from the overseas territoies,Asia,Caribbean,Africa with slave trade for among other things like sugar industry thats make some of those gentleman filthy rich!!! "Gr from the Netherlands"
Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers, Chris
Giant Allium from the onion family.
Thanks for your comment. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
You have such a warm, likeable voice for the narration and very few ‘errs’ or awkward silences.
You could make money I’m sure for voiceovers on documentaries or other projects in the future !
I agree, she could. Cheers, Chris
@@DaydreamersBarn 👍👍
This is now on my got to visit list
Love it! Cheers 🤍 Jess x
Just got to say Chris the beard you grew a few months ago . Obviously a health thing. When you retire grow it back suits you. O and thanks for the posts
Glad you like it. Cheers, Chris
Excellent video guys, as always!! If ever you find yourself visiting Cambridge, you should visit, Cambridge American Cemetery and memorial. The cemetery contains 3,811 American war dead and covers 30.5 acres (12.3 ha). Cambridge university gave the land to the American armed forces. ❤️
We have it on our list. Thanks. Cheers, Chris
Sound of the birds too
Me too! Cheers 🤍 Jess x
Beautiful, as usual.
Thank you! Cheers 🤍 Jess x
belvoi castle is nearby my family home you should watch the medieval knights jousting on horseback. This is UK history. I hope you enjoyed your day at the home of the duke of rutland.
That would be amazing. Cheers, Chris
belvoi castlet is the stately home of english history. Yes with girlfriends fiances and wifes
It sure was nice. Cheers, Chris
The English have been known for centuries as a nation of gardeners Jess. In it's prime, this place may have had a team of 20 to 30 gardeners and grounds - keepers. The owners of these places may occasionally have had visits from VIP's and even members of the Royal Family over the years, so things would need to be sufficiently "grand" enough Jess....
Awesome facts. Thanks. Cheers, Chris
As you often drive around the countryside
I wonder if you ever watch countryfile
Not yet. Cheers, Chris
love your channel
Thank you! Cheers 🤍 Jess x
That carpat that cost £165 in 1824 today's price £22.701.70
The Norman nobles built some grim castles, but they called them sentimental names: 'Belvoir' 'beautiful view'; "Beaulieu' 'beautiful place'; 'beau repaire' (now Belper) 'beautiful retreat', and so on. We then garbled the pronunciation!
The Manners family are one of the great families of England.
Their ancestress Anne Plantagenet wasn't just a descendant of Edward III; she was one of the last princesses of the ancient Royal House of Plantagenet. She was a sister of King Edward IV and King Richard III, both of the branch of the House of Plantagenet called the House of York. ( It was the DNA of one of her descendants that proved the body found under a car park in Leicester was indeed Richard III.)
She was aunt to the murdered Princes in the Tower and great-aunt to Henry VIII. (And Henry VIII's sister, Margaret, Queen Consort of Scots, from whom the present Royal Family descend.)
The House of York used the title 'Earl of Rutland' as a subsidiary title, which is maybe why her grandson became Earl of Rutland, and further descendants became Dukes of Rutland.
That is some amazing information. Thanks for sharing. Cheers, Chris
There's no way ya could pronounce it right. I did'nt know until i heard it spoke, and i'm local'ish. Btw, they had seperate chapels. One for the owners, and one for the plebs who worked there. You said "friends" at the end, there. Be thou Quakers ?
Not quite. Cheers, Chris
But you must go to the cotswolds and the lake district ..you'd love it
And Pembrokeshire
Still can't get over how confident your hubby Chris is at driving ..how long you been here in England
Yes, I agree with you, friend! Cheers 🤍 Jess x
Great video ! Its the Duke of Rutland’s gaff isn’t it ?
I believe so. Cheers, Chris
Hiya. Nope, not a fan of the silent driving. I miss the 'noise'. Next time, you'll have to detour to Melton Mowbray, home of the famous pork pie and centre of Stilton cheese production. Also recognised as the 'Rural Capital of Food'. Check out the normal and livestock market days, too. You'll be in your element, Jess. Stay safe. All the best to you.
Sounds like a solid suggestion. Cheers, Chris
The next Alton Towers?
Thank you for the lovely recommendation! We appreciate your time. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
Hiya - Just discovered your blog! Really enjoying it. How long are you in England and are you staying in the Norfolk area for the duration? - All the best, Mike from London
We will be here until 2025. Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Chris
You are a wonderful family and when you do finally have to move back to the U.S. WE WILL MISS YOU SO MUCH. PLEASE RETURN A.S.A.P.
Well hopefully you still keep watching our adventures in the US. Cheers, Chris
Never been, thank you. Have you tried Holkham Hall and the nearby beach which is near to you?
I don't think we have. Cheers, Chris
Please don’t ignore the castles on your doorstep, for example Framlingham, Orford, Norwich and Colchester.
We have not, and plan on seeing as much as we can. Cheers, Chris
Hi, here in the UK we remember those that lost their lives from all nations during the D day landings 6th June. There is an American Cemetery in Cambridge dedicated to the American men and women that paid the price for our freedom.
A link to the Cemetery. ruclips.net/video/HwACaLWQTc8/видео.htmlsi=wAb6viECgvBSv5ox
An Ex RAF service man.
Thanks for the suggestion. We can appreciate remembering members that never made it out of the uniform, no matter the country. Cheers, Chris
Belvoir is pronounced Beaver, you're correct, there are a number of names & places that were brought over by William the Conqueror in 1066, Belvoir is only one of many & the English (Anglo Saxons) deliberately wouldn't use the French pronunciations, that's exactly why they're weird! Cholmondley is another, pronounced Chumley, Beaulieu is Bewley etc
Glad we got it right. Cheers, Chris
No you prounce it belvoir with a really posh accent but only when speaking to locals. its compulsory 😅
(But no beaver is correct and hope you enjoyed your time in our little central patch of England)
Thanks, we did enjoy it. Cheers, Chris
Another great video guys.
What is wrong video filming inside? I don't understand. Sometimes we have weird and stupid rules in the UK 🇬🇧
I assume that you are serving in the US military at one of the Air bases. That's great and you will undoubtedly be proud to serve your country. It's such a shame that our UK 🇬🇧 military are treated like third class citizens. They would never be able to experience anything like this when serving abroad. They (British) are payed much less and are taken for granted. No wonder they can't get anyone to join up.
Not sure why, but we will always respect the request. Cheers, Chris
A english man home is is castle as saying goes
Yes, I love that saying! It is so very true. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
Belvoir Castle is a rip off.... go to Warwick castle instead..... its stunning 👌 🇬🇧
Thanks for the insight. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
That is a main road not a back road, in the uk we don’t have many large roads
We have found that out. Cheers, Chris
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Great video 👍 If you want more historical insight to old England etc look up BBC resources eg en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victorian_Farm
Thanks for the resource. Cheers, Chris