How I Find STEALTH PARKING Spots [UK Van Life]

[@Plump-old-housewife]

Hi James. My first husband and I used to stay in the back of our Volvo Estate in the summer. We'd go all over North Norfolk. One night we parked by the edge of a remote field, got snuggled down and went to sleep in the peace and quiet.... about 3am a police lady shone her torch in and woke us up! She and her partner said they just wanted to make sure we were both safe and well. She asked if I was okay, I reassured her I was, and the bloke I was with was my lovely hubby. We all smiled, and it was fine. Nowt t' be scared of, it's a good world. Thanks for all your videos, we love them all.

[@ghunt9146]

You probably know, but Bradford has an emission zone, so plot your visit accordingly.

[@holdthatline]

@@ghunt9146 and we let them away with it

[@judyfaulkner407]

@@Plump-old-housewife I’m a Norfolk gal living in London now (bad choice)and I’m always going back but now it’s become so expensive to stay there in hotels etc and I did think of sleeping in my car one time …..was warned by a friend not to,as some new comers to our country don’t mind that you are an elder and will do want they want …. That scared me too so that thought was pushed to back of my mind….. However I’ve found a lovely pub with fabulous food and that love family life and now I feel happy staying there alone ….. Love your story ❤️

[@suewilkinson910]

It should tell you something about how comfortable you make your followers feel in all your videos that I’m sat here watching this about park ups when I doubt I will ever spend a night in a van on my own. It’s your voice. It’s so relaxing and you are intrinsically funny. I would be scared on my own at night.

[@bythecurb]

Thank you ❤️

[@AJ-qn6gd]

A dog makes good company and even better security 👍🏻🇬🇧

[@martinwray5277]

Thanks for all the laughs from a random Yorkshireman in Canada!

[@bythecurb]

Thank you so much that's very kind 😊

[@janetbeaumont4466]

Thanks James for the vkogs they make my day and cheer me up.am glad Helen is feeling better .I would love to live in a van .I used to love playing in dens ,and huts ,and old not used caravans ,and tents, it's such a thrill and a adventure it' shows its still in me.

[@leeyoung9469]

Well done James, when I lived in the UK my wife and I ‘wild camped’ all over the country. I could count on one hand over many years, the number of times I was asked to move on. Like you, we occasionally used sites. It’s a whole different way of living if you do it for weeks or months on end. Water, loo emptying, solar energy, being invisible as far a possible. You don’t start sitting or barbecuing outside in a town or city. Finally, I would recommend France as paradise for van dwellers. Villages and small towns are used to van travellers. The Aires are fabulous some with services. Great vlog by the way.

[@bythecurb]

Thanks Lee

[@andrewmcintosh4144]

If I could save up the money, I'd buy a van tomorrow and travel. Great channel, james. Good Helen's feeling better. Keep going, mate.

[@skymanste7630]

Hi James. Another great vlog. You are right about the train system in this country. It's absolutely shocking. I travel frequently in Germany, and I can travel from North to South, East to West around the clock. I can't even get to Manchester Airport by train from Liverpool for an early departure until after 8.40am. When I arrive in Frankfurt, Munich or Düsseldorf, no matter the time of day, I can connect to any other part of Germany. My rant over 😂 Looking forward to your next rant....luv them.

[@chriserskine585]

Hi first time watcher, excellent thanks

[@andrewmcm3751]

Thanks James for your content & good luck with your future travels James. God Speed & God bless you and Helen.

[@bythecurb]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@THE-THATCH]

Great to have you back mate, be honest I don't follow you Spanish trips, but love your UK visits. So. Many places you visit are on my bucket list. Peace brother 🤘

[@judyfaulkner407]

It was an interesting watch James and I almost talked myself into thinking I could do that😂🤦‍♀️ Then you start chatting about dark nights and maybe odd people hanging around but then saying “no one is going to bang on the door”but i thought well they might …so the thought soon wandered away 😂😂 I use to hitchhike in the 60s and had some scary moments but I think i will just leave the van life to you ….I can enjoy it through your eyes…. It will be interesting to see what van you end up with and where you and H will travel too ( in style of course!!) Don’t forget to take us with you 😂😂

[@ColinOBear]

I have only slept out in my van a few times but each time I feel a bit more confident about doing it again. This is a useful vlog - good to see your process. Hope you have a good weekend. 🙂

[@bythecurb]

Thanks mate. It gets better every time

[@joannedibben2352]

James i one hundred percent love your chats about stelth camping etc❤

[@clareboylan6741]

Great content James! That’s what I love about your vlogs, always different. That’s what makes it interesting.. a bit of everything.. 😊🙏🏻👍

[@bythecurb]

Thank you Clare :-)

[@susiesmith2852]

Thank you for respecting your child so many people on KZbin don’t.

[@christopherross609]

Top blog James ,thanks for offering us insight into your day to day life and advice on overnight parking options. Kate and me can live a vicarious van life experience without the van through yours and Helen’s work. Eh up From Lancashire.

[@tutsywutsy]

Next time you come to York you should try the hogs head pub in Huntington free park up as long as you have a drink , bus stop outside straight into York.

[@HABC-DEF]

Me and my husband sleep in our converted van when we go on our adventures. It was good to hear about the app as we have not heard of it. We might try the pub park ups. Thanks for another great vlog 😀

[@slinkysmom5674]

You rant about trains but how many did you see in Texas 🤣 One of my joys when visiting is riding the trains and other public transport. I may not get everywhere but I don't drive when I'm staying in England I love you and Helen. Shows like yours help me decide on places to stay. We stayed a few nights at an Airbnb in Ludlow this past September

[@johngrant5448]

I lived through the late fifties and through the sixties. There's no comparison to the country we lived in then. My van is knackered and I tried to buy a car today in order to keep mobile. Anyway that went wrong because he gave me the wrong registration number. Now it looks like we're at the end of the road. Pension is no good, you've got to have a massive income to do van life in Britain.

[@johngrant5448]

@thedustyroad-g4n It is, I believe, made deliberately difficult in Britain. This place is dominated by greed and jealousy, and I've experienced Karens at my van on two occasions. They look for reasons why I shouldn't be allowed to live freely. These witches have no idea just how dangerous I can become in an instant. I first discovered this personal trait when I was subjected to psychometric testing many decades ago. The following day, I heard a female tapping on my windscreen and talking to her husband. It was at that point that I exploded with rage. The female was referring to my parking disc, apparently. I though, was about to cause physical damage. The female was quite shaken. I was in uniform for 20 years and had to deal with the public daily, as a result, I learned how to use overwhelming force against the wrongdoers. I know from personal experience that I can smash up everything in my path in seconds. My colleagues knew this too. I'm taking shit from nobody and it's time that others took that stance too. In the fifties, sixties and early seventies, Britain was a very respectful nation, which Thatcher ended.

[@doreenjackson7287]

So true ♥️

[@The-Good-Life-Off-Grid]

I see and hear more Van Life is giving up then buying. Most of my park ups have gone and most of them are due with height. Barriers very annoying as I have two dogs and most of my park ups of places where I could take my dogs I cannot take them anymore. The UK is getting ridiculous for parking. I don’t care what anyone says properly in certain areas you’ll be okay but when you’ve got a high top van and two dogs in the van staring to regret selling my car 😢

[@kennethmoore7651]

Nice vlog James you should have a recording of a large dog barking on your phone and play it loud if needed 🐕‍🦺😂

[@lyndaward5179]

Thanks James, another brilliant video at 70 with fibre myalgia. I don’t think I will be buying a van and sleeping overnight anyway but I found it really interesting. There are good people and bad people. Anyway Best wishes Tata for now from Lynda❤

[@bythecurb]

Thanks Lynda

[@seeanda1]

You'll never be short of content lad, you can rattle on for England 📣

[@anthonyrobson9791]

From watching your first videos, to your travel blogs I always very much enjoy watching, hope you glad you're enjoying the new van seems very practical and cosy, looking forward to the next travel vlog 👍👍, cheers 😁😁

[@bythecurb]

Thank you

[@peterhealey7964]

Hi James. I agree. No one is bothered about where you park as long as you’re sensible. Only time I’ve had the knock is vanlifers who’ve run out of tea bags or whatever and a trucker who asked me to move up a couple of yards so he could fit in the lay by.

[@paulhughes2558]

Great video mate, I think the only thing I’d add is to make sure wherever you park up, that you have a good phone signal just in case and always have your van keys to hand in case you need them quick.

[@bythecurb]

I do, I leave the keys in my shoe by the door so I dont lock myself out!

[@Papillion-Man]

Good video, James. But a word of warning on Toby Carvery's. The one in Middlesbrough has PNR cameras. They even trick regular customers out who are on autopilot and don't imput their car registration number plate into the machine inside. I think that gives you 2 hours parking. But an auto fine if you don't. So definitely check it out before just parking up for the night.

[@LisaJust-lv9ed]

hi James ,it’s so funny how so many men like their fried eggs battered around ,lovely to hear Helen’s reassuring voice,🥰great content as usual .

[@bythecurb]

Thank you

[@daveyoung7924]

Love you're vlogs mate ,the most realistic account of van life .enjoyed youre account of finding park ups .im hoping to get into vanlife in a year or so once my daughter is happy to take on the house .will be just me and dog so probably could manage with youre size van

[@KathySiddle]

Well done,James,very informative.Lovely to hear Helen on the mend.Good to see you cooking, and yes l agree stop drinking coke-rubbish.Public transport LOL say no more.Thanks anoyher enjoyable watch 👍😊

[@Zebedeedoo]

Hi James. Bit late to the party on this one, but I've been a member since day one. Been van lifing for nearly 2 years. One method you missed... Google street maps, specially when travelling. We've found some great park ups. Hey, maybe one day we'll bump into each other on t' road. Keep calm and carry on. Ricky.

[@bythecurb]

Thanks Ricky

[@FLETCHERADVENTURES]

Lol what a random one where I'm from Leicester when are you coming over this side love your channel it's even inspiring me to get my own motorhome keep up the good work .

[@Neemulus]

Really useful vid, I've just got a van (1 week) and need to convert it. Want it stealth. I thought how nice your van looked and was blown away to discover I have the same one. Going to use yours as a template for what is possible. This was my first video of yours, will subscribe immediately. Best wishes to you and your family.

[@bythecurb]

Thank you

[@Chris_Carini]

Very informative vlog. Great stuff. I’m enjoying Bongoing in Bavaria and other parts of Germany at the moment. When you get your new van sorted, I recommend Germany for a tour. Happy travels. 😊👍🚙

[@TanyaRando]

Sleeping in a vehicle, even a car, is usually ok, but when my mum was in hospital I'd catch a few hours between visiting times, I say in the front of the car, with the seat cranked back, put a blanket on my lap, put my cost on backwards, the good over my face, and settled down, for a little bit, but had 2 people knocking on my window making sure I was ok, which was lovely, and showed that people still care, but I was soooooo bloody tired. 😂

[@TanyaRando]

I just saw all the auto correct this bloody thing did!!

[@davidwoodcock139]

Well the navigation use to be my local in the 80’s when I live down Horbury junction nice to see it again might even do a revisit now 👍 cheers james

[@micro_adVANtures]

Nah then General, glad to hear GI Jayne is on’t mend. I also live in my Peugeot expert full time (32 weeks in). I also run a KZbin channel but struggle to get views and subs. I work full time as an online teacher so have a bit coming in, so have time to build the channel. If your looking for content we could do a side by side van comparison being they are the same make and model but set up very differently, with different kit inside. I still use the spot in Durkar. In fact I’m there right now.

[@bythecurb]

I've not been there for ages. Good spot that 😊

[@danielhaigh2299]

Hi James great channel. I'm thinking of living out of my car long story. Love what you have being doing big up you and Helen. You are an inspiration jeep it up 👍

[@annrimmington8690]

Hi James, I am a lone female with a small campervan, so not as stealth as your van. I tend to stay on campsites for the safety aspect but would love to give a wild cap a go. Think I’m gonna give it a try after watching this. Might start with a pub stop to give me a bit of confidence. Love the vlogs, the laughter and the Yorkshire humour 😊

[@bythecurb]

Good luck, let me know how you get on.

[@AJ-qn6gd]

We have a VW T5 camper van and never had a problem in over two years, I think you less likely to have problems in a camper as there’s a good chance there’s someone in it whereas vans get broken into by people looking for tools to steal, once the curtains are pulled no one knows if there’s a 5” 2’ woman or a 6” 10’ rugby player in there ! A dog makes for good company and even better security 👍🏻🇬🇧

[@manwithnovan]

Hello, have just subscribed to your channel. I had been in a van for three years and lived mainly in Brighton. Had a great spot in a small Industrial estate in Shore-ham-by-the sea, it was great as i have local firms knock on the van on a Saturday morning with a coffee and a bacon butty - so there are some great places - I also have parked in a street but knocked on the house, and ask if they had a problem with me being there for a night - and to my surprise they say they had no issues - hand offered me a morning cuppa. So there are some really nice friendly people about - but like you said - safety in numbers and well lit up - You also said about additional security - You can never have too much security - Anyway not to hog the channel - Lovin the video blog - and when i get a replacement van i will be posting my own v-blogs Take care.

[@bythecurb]

That's great mate, shows there are some lovely people out there.

[@lucygale336]

😂aah helen 😂bless.glad she's on the mend ❤porridge yum 😋 aah james bless were hear for u also kinda 😂jokin

[@alanimals]

Great sensible advice my friend.

[@Gettinglostwithlea]

Glad to hear you are feeling better Helen ❤ really interested James, l did have a question about extra locks but you already answered 😊 you van does look proper cosy 😊

[@SianRussell]

Hi James we put a door into the cab in our converted van, put coat hooks on cab side and a drop down shelf and mirror on camper side so it has more than one use, wouldn't be without it not just for safety but saves us going outside if it's pouring with rain

[@davidhiggins1735]

Great insight on where you decide to park at night very informative and enjoyable Vlog gonna be strange seeing you both in a new van but can't wait to see it . Glad to hear Helens feeling better anyway great vlog loved it 😁

[@tinawoolmore5328]

even if this is boring to people like me who does not live in a van we watch your vlogs becourse we like you

[@bythecurb]

Thank you 😊

[@bookmonsterally8260]

Love Fox House and the surrounding area, we're very lucky to have the gorgeous Peaks on our doorstep, Great video.

[@carolewinskill2738]

Good video James .So enjoyed watching this very interesting you make van life real the ups and downs .Thanks for the work you put into the videos .😊😊

[@robclague8495]

Hi James bought my van last year, unfortunately I have a few medical issues at the moment. Desperate to get out exploring again. Similar to what your doing but as I say on hold.

[@RobertPearson-th2yf]

Absolutely brilliant video as usual. Only came across your channel by mistake so glad I did. Keep up the good work

[@bythecurb]

Thank you :-)

[@ballisticdan9135]

Great vlog. I've subbed. Sound advice.

[@doreenjackson7287]

Hi James glad Helen is feeling better , thanks for the mention , feeling quite famous 😂my five seconds of fame lol . Take care out there stay safe . Off to Bridlington tomorrow, will be having Boyes pie one of the days next week yum 😋

[@bythecurb]

Have a great time.. I might be in Boyes tomorrow with my daughter 🙂

[@Rowan-d2y]

It seems like quite a bit of pressure getting content out to stay relevant. Must be tough when you feel a bit off colour. I think no matter where you work there are issues but doing what you love makes up for that. That the important bit..doing what you love and I hope you can continue to do that as long as it makes you happy. Glad Helen is mending and yes Northerners are a great couple too. Be Lucky! 😊

[@hazels27]

Thanks for the info and the partial rant. Your van does look cosy, and probably warmer in winter than many homes! You mentioned about getting a knock while in the van re parking, and it seldom happens. Amazingly this week the company KZbinrs expawers are in Scotland and a local resident came and knocked on their van! Happen twice. They said in 20 years of touring throughout Europe, they had not had it happen, and then twice in Scotland! Thanks for filming.

[@KayeDavidson-oo4eg]

Great vlog James. Can't wait to see the new van 😊

[@Jer0867]

Great video, very informative, and a top bloke! Subscribed right away! Good luck, fella...and greetings from South Wales! If you want a heads-up on possible park-ups here, just let me know! 👍

[@bythecurb]

Thanks 😊

[@catherinejones6250]

Hi James, I really enjoyed this vlog. Hi Helen, I'm glad you are feeling better, my lovely xx

[@stuart4024]

Great video and great music as always matey !

[@sandralaw1052]

Hi James, great vlog again, i have a wee Peugeot expert camper aswell, its great for parking anywhere, i go on my own and dont get scared, ill park just about anywhere, i dont hear a thing once im asleep 😂, glad your feeling better helen

[@TheGreen-team]

😂😂great comment from the 'local burglar' we can't stop laughing...brilliant video again. Michelle and Alan

[@cornwall9]

Nicely edited video James

[@ianscott3538]

Pleased Helen is getting better. I love your 'By the Curb' mug, James. I would love one ha ha. 😂 You should sell them to your subscribers. You would make a fortune. 😁 You should start selling Merchandise. Keyrings, hoodies, t shirts.... Look forward to your next video. Take care.

[@kittyroo-x4p]

Yep I would buy merch, maybe a T-shirt with "murder hatch" or summat like that.

[@dianeroscoe1220]

Hi James, Helen too ! thoroughly enjoyed this vlog. in detail information, very helpful for anyone maybe venturing down van life path. You’ve a great funny, personality. Love and have caught up and watched all your videos since joining your channel. Enjoy each and everyone of them. keep doing what your fantastic and superb at !!! Keep up your excellent hard work, can imagine there’s so so much planning and preparation and organisation into each and every single one of them. Takecare, have. Relaxing weekend. Hope Helen’s on the mend soon ? Looking forwards to the next one. I also have now joined. Beck and Beyond. Also love Rebecca’s channel too. Regards, Di. (Greater Manchester area). Xx

[@bythecurb]

Thank you Di 🙂

[@dianeroscoe1220]

@@bythecurb pleasures all mine. Takecare. Have a relaxing Sunday. Di. Xx

[@FabulousWanderers]

Hiya James, Just what we needed. We have been looking into with our first travel out & yes we are a bit scared. This video & your KZbin content has helped alleviate our worries. Here's something for you to consider. You're upgrading your van, what you did to your present one was fantastic. Let your fabulous Van go to one of your Fan's, through an auction type of thing. Love to you Helen & all around you 🧡🌟👍

[@bythecurb]

Thanks I'll do a raffle when Im ready to move the van on

[@marcusvarney4662]

Just installed a Sentential Ghost S5 Imboliser, tracker and alarm as insurance insisted as my van has increased in value for last 3 years! F*** me first time I used it came back to where I parked and could not find my van! Bloody brilliant floored but brilliant. 😂😂😂. Joking apart amazing bit of kit.

[@Jiayne1335]

Hope Helens back to full health very soon, Good job she couldnt catch man flu as there a illness that takes every last ounce of energy out of us men folk lol. Enjoyable vlog as usual. Got go try catch up again as ive missed a few recently.

[@richardlarder4636]

Nice one James keep up the good work 👍👍

[@mikeclare5907]

James i find the comment section of a lot of you tube content a fantastic resource and funny too from your ''watchers'. For anyone who is reading i can concur about Park for the Night.................what a great app. Recently did a loop around England and Wales and used it all the time, in general it was very good. Mike in County Durham

[@bridiewright1519]

We're trying to catch up with your videos after having a week in Cornwall, hope you and Helen are well 😊

[@bythecurb]

We are great thank you :-)

[@Tim_G_T6]

Another great video, pal. Keep doing what you do, it's ace! 👍

[@bythecurb]

Thank you

[@markandmichele3325]

Hi James Have you watched a you tube channel called The Urban Motorhome? Daz who runs the channel is a full time van lifer. You might get some ideas on park ups. Keep up the great vlogs and looking forward to your 2 week trip with Helen.

[@havewheelsprobablywonttravel]

Just re subscribed as for some reason you had disappeared. Superb video about park ups. I have a little campervan and it took me ages to pluck up the courage to sleep out in it.Hence my channel name 😂.Now found a couple of favourites (done a couple of videos too) and have to say one of my regular ones is about 15 minutes from my house in a layby by a church. It's soo nice. The other is on a sea front about 1 hour away and already made some good friends with the locals. Keep up the good work

[@Goodvibesonly-e2k]

Hi James love to see the see realities of how to find park ups etc . Must be easier to be more stealth in the darker nights compared to summer . Love to Helen x

[@jedics1]

I currently dont have a cab pass through which Ive been wanting after an incident that made me realise I wasnt in control of the situation if there were people outside doing something I didnt like. My truck makes a pass through very difficult to do but Id say its mandadory for being able to pull up somewhere and jump in the back un seen and jump in the cab to drive away in a hurry. Industry estates are easily the best park ups, after 5 its quiet with nobody around and no one using the 4g towers :)

[@EmmaPayne-fm1dc]

I love the peaks there's a few places where you can go Hathersage end , we went to richmondshire to the highest pub it cost 10 pound to park up for the night and it was beautiful but the pub was rammed

[@bluecoton1]

Hello James. A visit to Lichfield would give you great content. So many bars and restaurants. Nice to walk around the pools, cathedral & plenty of charity shops. 😂 It's a great city and well worth a visit. Regards Seamus

[@deadlevelwillie]

I lived 10mns from the Navigation from 05 to 11,lovely area and a great sceni drive over the top to Wakefield, good info vid James

[@juliemaddern]

Great video James very useful to someone starting off, something most of us would never think about, or at least not until we started watching you. Pleased Helen's feeling better, what was she saying about women flu?

[@VeganVanTours]

Thanks for the video. Helpful. We used Park4Nights in Tenerife and found some great spots. We also wandered off a bot and always found somewhere.

[@kennybrydges9084]

Brilliant James.. i really enjoyed this video, checking out stealth places to sleep.. ATB matey, TC Kenny 👍🙏

[@bythecurb]

Thanks Kenny

[@tonytcb4504]

Another good one James glad Helen is feeling better ❤❤

[@bythecurb]

Thanks mate

[@lth1072]

My friend has been everywhere in his camper over the last 15 years. I think he's been fishing to every lake, river, and sea in the country. He said he's never had someone knock on his window. The only time he ever had someone knock on his window was when he was camped outside his own house in his camper when his wife's parents were visiting and he was short of space ( he wanted space from them ) At 3am, the police banged on his window. After he explained the situation, they wished him well and shared their sympathys for having the in laws visiting for a month.

[@stevedumptruck63]

Eyup James,I see you are thinking of a new van and like Hymers, yeah nice vans,but another one to think of is the VW autosleeper based on the t4 chassis, in there day they were top of the range. Full monocoque 1 piece body so no chance of leaks on any seams. Regards Steve

[@bythecurb]

Thanks Steve

[@Joanne-88877]

Hi James, another nice Vlog I think I would still be scared parking up somewhere think I’d have to have my whipping hand ha ha also if it’s a cold winter, you can always sleep at Helen’s or mine hahaha

[@bythecurb]

Haha thanks for the offer 🙂

[@peterrogers3550]

Hi James, We love your vlogs! I live. In Leeds but my daughter lives in Hightown on Halifax road. And every time we drive over I think James would like around there,the area is so full of history and Jacobean houses and Tudor. Head over thought Tong village(wonderful) over to Birstall and pick up the Halifax road.Just wander down any back lane,robbertown,hartshead,etc and seek out those wonderful properties. It’s Luddite country so look for the big statue of a shearer waving his giant shears in the air.the shears pub has just closed,but that’s where the rioting luddites used to meet. And best of all,opposite is possibly the really best fish and chipd I’ve ever had,and I am an ancient fish merchant who knows is fish. And at £6.50 got to be a bargain.also they sell Irish curry sauce, Best regards Peter an Brenda x

[@bythecurb]

Thank you, I used to live close to Tong village. Lovely place

[@KRABI_PT]

Great video James. Very informative.

[@roberthardy2013]

Look around Leeds Bradford Airport, some parking near Yeadon Tarn and some nearby around the Royalty pub. Very long lane above Riddlesden, Keighley that goes onto the moors towards Ilkley.

[@losingbaggage]

I never burn diesel cruising for spots in urban areas. First place where other vehicles without broken windows are obviously parking overnight and I'm good. Never had a problem in 8 years.

[@dandyer8351]

stealthy and best to blend in

[@MatthewMiller-lw2en]

keep up the good work and look farward to seeing more

[@paulalymn4619]

This was really interesting, as I'd wondered how safe it is to park overnight and I know parking in the UK is expensive. I stumbled upon your channel whilst looking for something on my birthplace, Coventry, and got hooked from there. James, you've got an awesome personality and a great way of delivering content. I'm in Adelaide, South Australia - do you have many subscribers throughout the world? Great stuff 😀

[@bythecurb]

Thanks for that, I have a few subscribers in Australia as it happens. I'll do a trip there sometime 🙂

[@Yvonneb_]

Another great video. I would have sent question but I've been really busy this month and will still be until the end of the month, it's been my birthday and my kids, all 7 of them seem to think a birthday (or mine at least) is for the whole month 😂. I became of pension age yesterday which according to my kids is a double wammy celebration. Keep on making the great videos xx

[@bobbybigbucks]

Popular dog walking spots are good cover as there is usually a bit of traffic early and late evening . Top tip . Get a little pooch 👍

[@ianhutchinson970]

The Car park in Chester #is called 'The Little Roodee' Car Park. Excellent access to the city centre. Litterally only a 5-10 minute walk away.

[@judyfaulkner407]

I love that opening music ❤️❤️

[@bythecurb]

Me too :-)

[@cahoots289]

Is it 'i would rather go blind' ? original by christine mcvee -nee christine perfect (RIP christine)

[@AJ-qn6gd]

I’ve got a “beware of the dog” sign on the window of the SLD oh and a dog on the inside and he’s very protective of his van !

[@JaneSmith-b7c]

Hi James, Its about time you crossed the border and visited Scotland. You will be safe there are lots of Us Yorkshire folk up here x

[@bythecurb]

I agree 100% I'd like to do a big trip there. Will definitely arrange something soon.

[@JaneSmith-b7c]

@bythecurb If you do James please make sure you bypass all the places that over the last month most of the other visiting youtubers went to. There are so so many brilliant places here in Dumfries and Galloway still wide open for exploration. It saddens me that they all went to the same places. We have bee up here 20 years now after buying a house whilst visiting in a MH. Explore the unexpected.x

[@joline2730]

​@@bythecurb yes, I'de love to see the EAST coast of Scotland instead of the much vlogged NC500 🤬🤬

[@stevematthews6023]

Hi James, love your vlogs, hope Helen is well, can you explain your tv setup please, wi fi , aerial etc, good luck mate, thanks 👍👍👍

[@bythecurb]

It's a 12 volt smart TV which I just connect to my phone via a hotspot

[@stevematthews6023]

Thanks for that James, stay safe thanks Steve.😊😊😊

[@wayneellis7894]

James did I hear you say on one of your blogs you are going to visit the firm that did your van make over in Leeds if so can't wait for that vlog cheers wayne

[@bythecurb]

Yes, it will probably be next week

[@ianbrook3936]

Drive along the A61 Leeds road between Wakefield and Leeds, about 2to3 miles along you'll take a 90degree turn into Outwood. The second left turn after that corner is Annie street, turn up there. The first left turn at the top of the street has a small free-parking area at the top: I'm quite certain you could spend a trouble-free night there a few times a year! I really enjoyed your recent ghost-night in York!! Let me know when you're coming over and I'll buy you both a pint in the Queen. (Which is called Leger now, but I still call it The Queen.) You can tell me all about your new life: I genuinely am jealous!

[@bythecurb]

Thanks for that, I'll look it up 😊

[@markymarks3805]

That opening clip was a trip down memory lane for me, I live in Teesside now as I moved for work, but I used to live in Painthorpe, just up from Newmiller Damn, we used to pop down to the Navigation, I recognised that narrow bridge as you approach.

[@Elaine-y4i]

I live in Wakefield and love knowing where he's going lol 😊