DONNINGTON CASTLE | The CASTLE that Withstood an 18 Month SIEGE During Civil War | Walking Tour

[@AishusCraftyKidsClub]

I joined late at the premiere. So starting to watch now from the beginning 😅

[@gallivantinggalantes]

Hi Alessa, we are away this weekend so we will miss your premiere, we will watch your video on Sunday night x

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Not a problem Julie & Tony, hope you'll have a fab weekend away. looking forward to seeing/hearing all about it! xx

[@andrefreitas63]

Very nice video of this impressive castle. Big likeee👍👍& new subscriber😉

[@adzey156]

Notification set ✨️ 👍

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Boom!

[@TheLaughingLion]

Wow , imagine being there with a drone flying and making a video during that siege war back in the day! 👀👀

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Haha, your comment has made me chuckle, can you imagine though, that would be epic! Might help them out in the sieges too, good ole modern technology! hehe, thank you so much for watching and commenting! x

[@aaronsaunders6974]

That’s really sad about the demolition of this castle. Luckily, the gatehouse still stands

[@StarrysLostandFound]

What a rich and dark history. I'm amazed that any of it survived. Thank you for another top quality video.

[@dinglehopper85]

Amazing walking tour of the castle ruin, a shame it wasn't possible to get inside. The view from the tower must be absolutely stunning.

[@seltsac]

🛎🛎 looking forward 2 it

[@PinnedonPlaces]

⭐⭐

[@ervinslens]

This castle is just impressive, this location looks fantastic for fpv drone shots. Especially the landscapes surrounding the castle are impressive!

[@generationxperiences]

Yay so glad the weather was bad we could get out of work and have you yet again our gateway to the weekend! Great Prem! What a lovely looking castle from the approach and those two turrets but when Brett did his awesome piloting you could really imagine what it was like in its entirety! And of course not forgetting the lovely narrator! Have a great weekend guys and thank you for another fab video! 👍💕📌

[@AliceGoss]

Interesting castle. Driven past so many times but never stopped. Didn't know the history, so pleased I watched.

[@TravelingTramps]

Enjoyed your premiere, Alessa and Brett. Lovely castle tour! Enjoyed the history Alessa and views from above, Brett. Thanks for bringing us along.

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Glad you enjoyed it Dave and Kathy, so glad to have you with us! Enjoyed the premiere with you, thank you so much for your kindest comments x

[@GENerationXplorers]

👍13 quite emotional being back at your premiere at 5pm GMT on a friday, such an amazing start to the weekend and has been for such a long time. That being said there was more innuendo flying than there was cannonballs during the siege. It was great fun. Will rewatch this one to take in its history more completely. Spot on presentation as always, you guys are the very best at this, forever shall you reign! ❤

[@AlphaTraveler1]

Man, I still cant believe how many castles are still around. LOL. The drone footage really gives it a different vantage point. LIKE 35. 👍👍👍

[@blendedtravels]

Another impressive set of castle ruins. The drone shots are amazing. The footprint of the original castle was much bigger. Very cool! 😊

[@adzey156]

Beautiful looking castle and drone footage thanks for showing us around Pinned on Places 👍

[@dronechannel8888]

As expected, the old building has an atmosphere! I want you to save it forever👍

[@ms.kayak7seas]

Hi Alessa. Another charming castle/ruin ....The ruin stands proudly...Thank you for educating me this castle survived for 18 of months during Civil War. I can imagine how this castle was built to stand still against the siege.. I may check out Civil War in the UK to see how the county was upside and down back in a day. A little sad to know the ruin was locked up..for the safety..understandable..hopefully restoration may come. Thank you . Alessa, you make my day every week.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

It looked a lonely castle when walking up to it and the only time I had previously heard of Donnington Castle before when they used to have the Monsters of Rock music festivals there. It does have a very varied and bloody history but a shame the gatehouse was locked when you were there. No wonder the castle looks so ragged after a 12 day bombardment and then getting demolished, just imagine what it would look like if this had not happened, cheers Alan

[@nickgreetham4810]

The Monsters of Rock took place in a different, albeit similarly named, place in Leicestershire. However the 70's kids show "A Hitch in Time" was filmed at this castle.

[@MAERvideos]

Quite the amazing old castle! Thanks for the history on it, great tour 😎👍🏻

[@yasminshikingmission]

Always enjoy your drone shots of the castles. Still an impressive castle this. Great video 😊

[@TheWrightLifeTravelChannel]

Donnington Castle looks amazing! The English Civil war is such an interesting time period that I've been trying to learn more about!

[@MikeandTeresaExplore]

Such a shame it was locked. Would of been a magnificent building we lost so many to the civil war, thanks for sharing. M&T

[@NBNatureTrailvan]

Fantastic stuff!! An amazing history this one. I love the Civil War period and it was incredible what happened here - you can just imagine the Cavalier commander and his troops marching proudly out after holding it for so long! A great perspective from the air as always. The views across Newbury and the surrounding area are beautiful. Have a great weekend A and B.

[@gallivantinggalantes]

Hi Alessa and Brett, sorry we missed your premiere we were away, the castle looked amazing, some very interesting history there Alessa, beautiful scenery all around the castle. Very well narrated , Julie and Tony 😀

[@Aerostocrat]

Thank you for the informative video of Donnington Castle! I was up there last weekend and have just premiered my drone flight video around the castle over on my channel. Such green countryside all around! Thank you again!

[@BackroadExploits]

Impressive structure and beautiful picture painted of it Alessa. I enjoyed learning about the ownership and factors that affect the same. To think how much this place endured is amazing. Thanks for this lovely narrated video.

[@hvee4]

Lovely castle, and looks even better from the air, I’ve not heard of this castle before but she’s had a fascinating history… another great video 👍🏻👍🏻

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Doesn't it just! thank you again, sorry i've said it many times, but it's always appreciated!

[@WanderingwithWatto]

Oh yes loved this. Such a shame it is only open some times. Wonderfully narrated as always and Brett your aerials were in point. Double watch as two channels logged in. Keep up the good work. We hope to visit at least one Castle in Cornwall. Keep wandering. 👍🏻🚶🏻‍♂️🚶‍♀️

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Glad you enjoyed it and thank you lovely one. Apparently the tower is only open like once a year, which is crazy when there is so much beauty inside from pictures ive seen. It'll remain a mystery till we get to venture there again soon. Ooo very much look forward to your wanders in Cornwall, Berry Pomeroy is a great one, but i think that's further up than Cornwall, but loved your Restormel one, so who knows, we're going to enjoy whatever you choose to grace us with! ⭐👍🏻

[@TheHistoryHikers]

Gatehouse looks absolutely stunning, great details on the ceiling inside!

[@RedDragonVideos]

Another amazing video. #skycam #brettcam Thanks for sharing Alessa👍😍💞🐲

[@earsandideas7266]

Lovely to hear the history for Donnington Castle. It is such a great small but imposing building.

[@DavesRvRepair]

Thanks for another wonderful castle tour! I’m amazed it held out for a year and half siege!! The drone footage gives a good grasp on how big the original castle was. Excellent history narration Alessa. I enjoyed as always👍👍

[@AishusCraftyKidsClub]

Lk6. Eagerly waiting.

[@AlexUNDAlex]

Hi what a wonderful castle and the scenery is so beautiful. Thank you and have a nice day. LG Alex and Alex

[@shortvlogs276]

Very good work thanks for sharing stay safe always full w lk dn already connected 🎁❤️👍✅🌹😘

[@klkklevar]

So beautiful and amazing place

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Thank you so much!

[@ejdeleon]

what an amazing walk tour! Watching now from Dubai, Keep safe always and Godbless!!!

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Thank you so much 😁

[@WanderingwithWatto]

Frantic drive home and som speedy car packing ready for an early start. And I’m watching now.

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Right on! Hopefully not too speedy there watto heheh!! So excited for you, sounds like it's going to be a good one! xx

[@WanderingwithWatto]

@@PinnedonPlaces just need the weather gods to be kind 🤞🏻. We have earmarked Pendennis for one of the days so here is hoping.

[@simplycm]

This castle is just impressive

[@RobwithScoobyScooby]

Beautifully presented gargoyles were also intended to symbolise 'guardianship' of the building and to ward off evil spirits in vlogging around some of the church ruins in doing that and reading the info boards it was only then i discovered they are waterspouts that are designed to throw rain water away from the outside wall of a building. Derived from the Old French gargouille or clear the throat . 18months is some going to hold out , have a fantastic weekend guys

[@thatplace1]

Excellent video and like that its convenient off the M4 in Newbury with free car park. The inside view looked impressive. Interesting tale of the attack on the castle. Really all comes together with the epic music and drone shots. Cheers. Like 65

[@twobearsontour]

That was a great tour guys! It's quite a big site isn't it? Lovely drone footage. What a pity you couldn't get inside. A great video with lots of fantastic information. Thanks guys. Have a lovely weekend! 🤩

[@relicsruins]

Awesome historical information as always, and the great drone shots give a really great impression of the original scale of the castle.

[@equilibrioalmamenteecorpo3139]

🌹Obrigada por compartilhar o lindo castelo de DONNINGTON. Lugar incrível😘

[@kyotomiyabi-travels]

Amazing walking tour of the castle. A great video with lots of fantastic information. Thanks for sharing.

[@PandaQ]

WOW so great view~~ Thanks for sharing wonderful video~

[@SparklingRufus]

What a beautiful castle tour, I am so glad that I can enjoy it through from your video 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@eddydv58]

Beautiful ruins. Thanks for sharing. 😁👍✌️🤗

[@EURAMBLER]

Nice castle 🏰 👌 thanks for sharing 👌 👍

[@TheHikingHermit]

Looked a great hermit friendly explore. Enjoyed the tour and the history narration. A shame you couldn't explore inside but the drone footage did give a whole different perspective. Thanks for showing me around the place and those turrets 👍

[@EmmaJonYoureWelcome]

What an interesting castle. You tell the history so well! It’s a shame that the gate house is closed but it’s still very impressive. Xx

[@musicnature007]

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[@mmintravel7926]

Really great vlog, thanks for showing us around.

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Thanks for watching and thank you so much for commenting!

[@rventures1021]

Such a beautiful castle!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@dronefather2023]

Great footage of this beautiful castle 🙏 and well captured by the drone

[@DronescApe]

beautiful, what a fantastic castle and you have showed it off wonderfully great work 👍👍😊😊👏👏

[@lifeinamerica.veronika3341]

👍 Great tour my friend 🦋🦋🦋🦋

[@naturewalks]

What a beautiful video and place to visit!! Nice hike, keep it up!

[@angleseyisle]

Quite an impressive Castle and in decent condition, shame the outers are so low now. Great video again guys:)

[@DroneShowLive]

What a fantastic video and the information is amazing thank you so much for sharing ❤ oh and the drone footage at the end was amazing 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😎

[@peterfindlay2756]

Spectacular once again. The drone work really gave a great view of the castle shape. It does seem a little small. I wonder why the gatehouse was left intact? Thank you both so much.

[@angkortraveling862]

WOW!!! awesome place. great day to exploring with your video. I'm very enjoyable to watching your video. You make great video. Very beautiful place, high quality of video, great history from you. Please have a wonderful day from Angkor Wat temple please have a wonderful day. Great video creator channel ❤

[@johnnymac26]

Brilliant looking place great footage as always

[@Traveler13]

Another great one, i thought this was one close to me I didn't know about at first but is a different Donnington😮😄

[@Top.Mallorca]

Beautiful castle!

[@PhilipOlsen11]

Great video. Stunning castle 👌

[@Gkofilms]

Absolutely love this, well done guys

[@seb-depp]

This one was already on my list, maybe 2024? Very cool and a shame it wasn't fully accessible.

[@edwardstierle6595]

this was my families castle befor the civil war

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Incredible!! What an interesting ancestry!

[@jwc-walking-and-eating]

Castle looks nice. Want to see inside of it, but seems like its locked👍

[@noreenclark2568]

Interesting content

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Thank you ever so much Noreen, appreciate your support!

[@quangmientayvlogkenhgiaolu3079]

Thank you for sharing this video. Wish you good health. 10:31 full

[@zlukaszemprzezswiat]

great castle ruins

[@intellectualhybrid2]

Not to be an annoying commenter, but I saw in the english-heritage site that they don't permit drone footage. because of insurance and blah blah. Careful they don't get you in trouble!

[@PinnedonPlaces]

You're not an annoying commenter :D you are right indeed! But we don't lift from the English heritage site, we ahere to the CAA guidelines and drone 120m above :) totally understand the comment though :D

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Ahh and this one also is unmanned so droning is very much still allowed. In other castles like Kenilworth etc they are more stricter, but we do adhere to the CAA regulations and make sure that we do not obstruct :) hope you enjoyed the video though :)

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[@PinnedonPlaces]

Thank you 👍so much! Appreciate your time and support!