Jaywick! The UK’s Roughest Seaside Town 🇬🇧

Welcome to Jaywick, Britain's roughest neighbourhood! This small seaside town has the reputation for being the most deprived in the entire United Kingdom however myself, ‪@baldandbankrupt‬ and ‪@TimmyKarter‬ decided to come here and see for ourselves what it was really like....welcome to Jaywick 🇬🇧
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[@AlterMann57]

This is like a Christmas gift, having Timmy and Mr. Bald on the video is top notch! After what those two lads went through down in Central America, they deserve a break with a few beers and some laughter!

[@BackpackerBen]

Jaywick is tougher than the Darien 👀

[@stj971]

Doesn't look so bad to me it's beachfront!

[@StinkyHiney]

Ur mad mate! How about a tri-fecta repeat Darien Gap w/u tagging along w/Bald and Timmy?At least in Jaywick u have something called' law and order' and police coupled w/ a sane(somewhat) judicial system@@BackpackerBen

[@StinkyHiney]

@@BackpackerBen I challenge u, Backpacker Ben, to cross the Darien Gap solo.

[@raggaduxjones]

If they would just clean up the trash it would be a lovely place. Such a shame.

[@rickieleighraven5239]

I love my community here in Jaywick. Everyone here has a story, and almost everyone here is a survivor in some way. Jaywick may be a little "rough" to outsiders, but we are strong, and we all stand together despite our differences.

[@BackpackerBen]

Well said mate I actually loved it there

[@rickieleighraven5239]

Rich is my neighbour, and I live opposite. We all sit out front when it's warm, drink beer and BBQ. It's a shame your visit was during such horrid weather.

[@stj971]

Looks nice to me! Where can you find affordable beachfront property??? Mark my words, once they 'gentrify' it all these lovely ppl will be kicked out and could no longer afford it. That's what happens in US.

[@Offiedamn]

If it's so lovely, why does nobody clean this place up?

[@MrsLynB]

I know there are many places in the UK that are rough needs work etc but you always find salt of the earth people. Unsure what Bens motives are going to places being quite condescending at times. Saying he’s going because of a list of rubbish places seeing how rubbish they are. I really like Ben as well as Mr Bald but this narrative if visit g so called crap places is not to my liking . I won’t be watching any more. After seeing this & the previous one in Luton. No matter how much they rubbish these places names the people they spoke to were so lovely. I wish they would be more positive vlogs about our country. All my own opinions. Others may disagree. But I won’t be following both of these any more.

[@evangel1460]

I really enjoy this whole "KZbin traveler" cinematic universe you guys got going on. You're all different personalities but work well together and it's awesome. Hope you guys can keep it up!

[@BackpackerBen]

Awesome, thank you!

[@VictoriaWilder95]

I was trying to think of the term for what they have going on and cinematic universe is perfect 👌

[@matteoj226]

The UK stuff Bald and Ben do is absolute gold.

[@aronjohns4662]

So funnyyy

[@kacper871]

Hi Ben ! Kacper here - it was a pleasure welcoming you here at the hotel ! Had a great time with you guys in the pub and chatting in the evenings - I’m glad you enjoyed the Langtry and everything Clacton had to offer !! - congratulations on a great video 👍👍

[@BackpackerBen]

Pleasure all ours mate!! We had an awesome time. Thanks again for being great to us

[@njpringle]

@@BackpackerBen They proved that you can offer a clean, friendly hotel for a budget price.

[@Suden60622]

Lovely rooms for the price.

[@giraffesinc.2193]

The dream team! Thank you for another glimpse at the rougher side of Britain, Ben!

[@BackpackerBen]

Enjoy! We certainly did

[@scottfairhurst1520]

Come to Wigan

[@aronjohns4662]

We want more !!!

[@FranMcAlpine]

This was absolutely brilliant and has definitely cheered me up after currently suffering with a severe bout of the flu! Love you three together, definitely do more stuff together in the future! 👏🏻

[@BackpackerBen]

British banter 😎🇬🇧

[@sportysam9]

You 3 need to do more stuff together more often!

[@1geckobros63]

absolutely agree 👍👍👍

[@ronjohnson5070]

Just nothing with Johnny VD, he is a beeyotch

[@SilverfoxJB]

@@ronjohnson5070or That American Tim K

[@aronjohns4662]

Those 2 were losers Ben and Timmy are epic

[@sportysam9]

@@1geckobros63good trio mix of personalities could be a very good series of videos

[@benjohnsmith]

This video really did show the gritty spirit and comedic nature typical of many Brits. Loved the banter between the three of you… and a great endorsement of the Langtree hotel!

[@BackpackerBen]

Our pleasure!

[@aronjohns4662]

Great trio

[@bobbymoin4182]

Would be amazing to watch those 3 doing more trips

[@rickheyse3305]

Liked the video and banter. Regarding Jaywick, everywhere has its problems. We live in Torbay and it has many, many issues. We are also moving back to Jaywick as it has real community spirit you find in very few places. It has a regeneration fund, it has volunteers helping to tackle fly tipping, and it has a mural trail helping to brighten up the area. But to me the community is what shines the most and we are looking forward to moving back. Home is where the heart is.

[@BackpackerBen]

Well said mate we really liked it there!

[@edward_cullen.07]

NICE TO SEE YOU WITH TIMMY AND BALD. NICE 👏VLOG BRO.

[@BackpackerBen]

Chaotic trio

[@zarathustra007]

Some of the roughest places can have the nicest people.

[@BackpackerBen]

The best 🇬🇧

[@Roger.Coleman1949]

Brilliant video Ben , both hilarious and harrowing at the same time.As a kid in the 60s , day trips to Clacton by coach were much looked forward to , parents wore their best clothes , ties etc, and then we grew up and became motorised , a small group of us would ride to Jaywick on our motorbikes and hire a chalet for a weeks wage for one of us and have a great time and the sun seemed to always shine .So sad to see it like this , yet I feel one day it will turn around , there is such an opportunity here .Great you found some wonderful characters and my respect to all 3 of you for some five star content over the last year.

[@ChandChandramukhi]

Why people lost self respect? And especially why British are so masochistic? They have unhealthy habits and self depreciation. I met many British living in Bulgaria, they were all more or less sick and never heard of diet.

[@vodkadave69]

What great recovery for Timmy and a nice treat 😂 Fantastic to see the 3 amigos on tour in Crackdoom !! Happy Christmas 🎅🎅🎅

[@BackpackerBen]

Happy holidays!

[@michaelscales5996]

I went to Clacton a few years ago and recall driving along the sea front to find a parking space. I spotted a large pub with a board stating "Sunday Roasts" and parked in the car park and went inside with my family to order.The barman ignored me for a few minutes whilst he finished a converation with a regular,and eventually bluntly asked what I wanted. I enquired about the "Sunday Roasts" and he replied they haven't done them for months,without any apologies. I mentioned the advertising board outside and he repeated that they haven't done them for months. If this attitude is anything to go by, it probably is why Clacton no longer attracts visitors,which in turn means they can't afford to spend some money once in a while to make it more attractive. It used to be a well kept place decades ago. I don't get why so many Brits in hospitality are so lacking in manners ? Is it too much to train them to smile at customers and say " good morning,how can I help ?"

[@tomf4547]

Not just British hospitality. Just back from a month in America, 13 states. A LOT of very ignorant servers there, difference is they expect a minimum 15% tip 😮

[@stevieboy9974]

Sorry for any inconvenience Karen

[@tomf4547]

@@stevieboy9974 oh sorry, no they were all perfect 👌🍻

[@jamesfrank7]

Jeez that guy was packing on the steps 😮

[@MarkGmore]

Obscene

[@KretinzUnited]

He keeps his anaconda in his pants.

[@chloeew4627]

He hasn’t put the leg of lamb he nicked earlier into the fridge 😂😂😂

[@RichardBarns]

That's me on the steps I carry a hernia

[@bathsaltzombies8855]

@user-bc6bw1tx7k no problem mate. it was really nice of you to take some time to talk to Ben and bald and invite them in. Thank you!

[@Deathwing2001]

This video was so entertaining 😂 I hope you do more vids together with Bald and Timmy.

[@jamieb5317]

I had to visit Jaywick for work once. I'd never heard of the place at the time, so it was a shock to see some of the housing. But at the same time, it seemed so sleepy and tranquil by the sea, I can see why some like it.

[@raygrange7312]

When I was a kid back in the 60s we used to come up from London. I remember the sea being crystal clear and we even saw a dolphin on one occasion. Better days.

[@youngbess1]

We used to go there for holidays in the early 1960’s. It was great then.

[@coldteasounds]

Just for those interested, at 16.32, that's the new Jaywick community shop, which provides low income families with affordable food, which like the Jaywick Community centre opposite (and off camera) supports the locals. (The community centre has been doing this for decades btw) Shame you couldn't have shown this, as opposed to rubbish and urban decay.

[@jakehands]

They showed weatherspoons.

[@IcyDiamondDust]

I'm the guy who bumped into you, Timmy, and Bald on the train. Legends!

[@markrobertdevison1227]

That hotel doesn't look too bad. It's very small but it looks clean. I'm liking all three in the video together. There are plenty of arcades near piers in America.

[@howdan1985]

Yes Ben thank you so much for delivering us, your loyal viewers, a quality treat for Christmas! Seeing you and Mr Bald (aka The Dream Team) reunited for another UK adventure has literally made my day. Really enjoyed watching this video - you're an absolute pro and natural at producing world class travel content. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@gafrers]

Ben + Timmy + Bald is AWESOME

[@aronjohns4662]

No more needed it’s perfect

[@StartLivingNow1963]

I Hope we see more of the 3 of you doing more Adventures together in the New Year🙂👍Awesome Video👍🙂

[@edenhundsdoerfer7971]

Quite interesting places to see here, thank you for sharing your great video,also listening to the locals telling their stories!

[@BackpackerBen]

Great place and people

[@TravelbyDartTV]

It's the only place where 'beachfront bravado' isn't just a phrase; it's practically a competition for the best windbreak setup! Visited UK just in the middle of this year to film one of our TV show episode and it is such a great experience!

[@Renecenze]

Hello Ben 👋 Greetings from Tychy, Poland. TYSKIE beer is made here 😉👍 20:00

[@binesikwe82]

Love waking up to see a new video posted, made my day!! and happy to see Bald & Timmy!! 🙂

[@BackpackerBen]

Cheers for watching! 🙏🏼

[@OmarTravelAdventures]

same here...nice to wake up to see buddies hanging together.

[@rachrach9871]

Looking forward to more weekend getaways from you guys. Great video Ben

[@rteezy5683]

„you look like a younger version of me“ „do i? Thats scary.“ lmfao nothing funnier than bp ben getting roasted by a kid 😂😂😂

[@BackpackerBen]

Fuming

[@janimize-3066]

Those two go from darian gap to seaside town in the uk😂😂

[@BackpackerBen]

Jaywick next level

[@luminousbanner9643]

The Darian ain't got shit on this place

[@janimize-3066]

@@luminousbanner9643 🤣 uk the scariest

[@JoFuSoA]

​@@BackpackerBen so glad you keep doing vlogs.... It is what you decided to do with your life. Seems like you are really excited in your recent videos. I recently noticed in your videos you found a little Alpha Female as a travel mate, keep her close for the years ahead. Greetings from Germany....

[@aronjohns4662]

Haha uk more dangerous defo 😅

[@SirCarlosMusicBMI]

🌴🌴🌴 Thank you Ben. I’m pretty sure that I leave a comment on every video of yours I watch. This one looks familiar but I don’t see any comments from me 😂. So I guess I’m still catching up on some of your older videos. Blessings,Carlos ✝️🙏❤️😊🇺🇸

[@Kevin-yh9yt]

"Are you Harold?" Hahaha! Great video but a really depressing place. Thanks much and stay safe.

[@andrewgeorgelang]

I'm gonna be in the area over Christmas holidays. Gonna swing by to the Langtry to say hi. Watching from Nova Scotia Canada

[@johndobb4723]

I'm staying in an hotel in central London right now that cost me £50 per night and it's as basic as you can get, tiny bedroom, tiny bathroom/toilet and the view from my window is of a wall from the next building, I can't even see the sky either and I love it

[@dumpsterdivinguk]

so its back to plymrough for you m8 for xmas hope you have a great xmas and thanks for the hours of entertainment =-)

[@novakproperties]

Great editing/production on this one BPB

[@toneriggz]

Serious business when Bald breaks out the sky blue North Face innit

[@kirt7262]

Mad because the beach Infront of it, is lovely

[@Randomizer939]

8:50 Big -movie! Tom Hanks approves. ZOLTAR! You should have played Zoltar, you would be young again tomorrow... 12:15 Clear priorities there, Audi and Mini Cooper (BMW) parked behind almost collapsing building 18:09 Those pants disturb me... or the shape of the pants and what's beneath.

[@guitaristssuck8979]

A tumor probably

[@na01jsn]

18:09 or the wet spot that keeps growing during the interview...

[@terrysneaker5191]

19:34 biggest nuts in Jaywick

[@pelliott1541]

Came searching for this comment 😂

[@banksterkid5930]

That's some Thanos level sack

[@seanwhite405]

Like a newtons cradle

[@KyleOfTheNorth]

Dude has some hangers.

[@shino8854]

"Whats that you got there" Deeeez Nutzzzzz!! Jaywick style.

[@benjaminrappit]

Richards ball bag is something of legends 😂😂😂😂😂😂 jesus Christ it's unmisaable 😂😂😂😂😂

[@MrRobbyc]

Was looking for this comment, glad I’m not the only one 😂😂😂

[@bondmood]

Oh my God, are you referring to what I think you're referring to? 😅 I couldn't keep my eyes off of it! 😊 What's his number? 😂 I can't believe I'm actually posting this comment, but what the hell.

[@thegreatujo]

Sorry to disappoint but I think that's hernia.

[@bondmood]

@@thegreatujo I agree. Something going on there. Hope he's OK.

[@spaniardsrmoors6817]

@@bondmood Yeah a real stickler for his health in that condition, eating, smoking, drinking. Some people are just clueless

[@richardb561]

Nice video lads, Jaywick's a funny old place; crumbling houses not fit for purpose, an under-served, under-funded and largely forgotten town, but a beautiful stretch of coastline nevertheless and some real decent people hard-done by the times.

[@BackpackerBen]

Awesome friendly people mate

[@kevinlast7051]

I grew up in Clacton, in fact I was a barrow boy back in 70’s Clacton was really good but when Butlins was closed it did reopen as Atlas park which lasted about a year but when Butlins closed the town as died,

[@heatherwhittaker6169]

I've stayed in Clacton often..I like it,nice people,clean hotels..I love the sea and my walks along the beach before breakfast.

[@EdMcF1]

Clacton has a super airshow just before the August Bank holiday weekend. Super atmosphere.

[@maureenalder8905]

Seen documentary on jaywick it is rough..Thanks for inviting the great Mr. Bald what a legend ❤

[@markgarnham748]

I live 20 minutes from there Ben it’s like chalk and cheese. But to be honest let’s face it any seaside town looks pretty grim this time of year.

[@BackpackerBen]

We loved it mate!

[@ZoonCrypticon]

@4:05 A little conversaton in Clacton-on+Sea between (Bagpacker)Ben and a 10 year old Bitish boy. Ben: "Great, you look like a younger version of me!" Young boy analyzing while moving two steps backwards and eventually answering not very convinced of that matter: "Do I? Ben: "Yeah" Boy: "That´s scary man ! 😞

[@11buleria]

After he said that, he threw some gang signs. Cool kid

[@woodlandviews5294]

When I was a kid I’d stay in the summer in a caravan in St Osyth with my Grandma. We’d often walk from there along the front to Clacton, passing Jaywick. On three separate occasions, a crackhead ran out the house and handed me a £50 note. It’s a funny old place but always been friendly and I have fond memories. Some really heartbreaking stories though.

[@Hanny-r8z]

Had my first holiday in Jaywick in 1969, it hasn't changed; all the roads are named after cars, as many car workers from Dagenham went on holiday there, you might have noticed Hillman avenue.

[@mikereeves8863]

Legends ! 💪 Atlantic City, a bit larger but just as gray & bleak lol …. & the seagulls lol

[@Aeyekay0]

This video illustrated how much of an impact sunlight or lack there of has. Jaywick looked much nicer with the sunlight, while Clapton looked less pleasant with gloomy clouds. Clapton wasn’t bad, Jaywick just needs some cleaning up and it could be a nice place. They kind of remind of me Seaside Heights and Atlantic City, respectively.

[@BackpackerBen]

Well said, Jaywick actually had a great beach

[@JBERRY603]

Top notch. Great team, even Timmy! Hope he has posted this as well saw Balds. Be well Happy Christmas!

[@Maldives2025]

the three of you together is very entertaining!

[@BackpackerBen]

Pure stress and chaos

[@iesroo]

4:55 Wow, I've been inside that exact same wetherspoons last September.. The people were lovely 👍🏻

[@eugenestruthersUK]

Great vlog. 👍 Sad about Jaywick. Glad to see see a vlog about the town. It needs redevelopment and modernisation. But, I suppose no developer wants to take on the challenge due to all the red tape and prefab housing with asbestos.

[@cleverjoe]

Great to see you guys bringing @TimmyKarter into the mix.

[@grantbangkok]

Great vid. Decent people in a run down seaside town.

[@KretinzUnited]

Love… bloody absolutely LOVE seeing this famous trio 🎉 ❤

[@elizabethcraig5825]

They need Haraldo with them and Simon Wilson.😊

[@BackpackerBen]

Thanks for watching!

[@Wildcat221]

Wouldn’t recommend judging a towns people off some rumors or how the town looks. Some of the best people you’ll ever meet are stuck in places or situations that suck. Give everyone a fair shot no matter where you are.

[@Listenerandlearner870]

Different to Novosibirsk. I stay at the Travelodge. Your hotel seems great. Buffulo and the Wimpy are good. The walk to Walton is nice or you can go by train. The Naze is beautiful. Jaywick is remote but friendly. Some people commute to London from Clacton.

[@kimwarrington3151]

How I wish next year that Mr. Bald,Harald , Johnny ,Simon,Ben and Timmy goes together for adventures.

[@ElTolentino687]

The Avengers

[@alanwhite6730]

Good video Ben, the people seemed a nice bunch.

[@BackpackerBen]

Top people mate

[@foxmohshe]

great to see all together❤

[@chrisUSA]

Cheers to England, one of the GREATEST countries on earth. Wonderful hard working people, rich history, and a lot more.

[@Jaime00008]

Timmy is such a cool bloke.

[@AJ_UK_LIVE]

Amazing team-up! Great video mate.

[@bibakroll8999]

I grew up poor in the UK. The difference back then was that even the poorest people had some pride. Women (married women mostly didn't work outside the home back then) would be outside swilling the flags, scrubbing and stoning the doorstep and making sure their net curtains were sparkling clean. They would certainly be judged by their neighbours if all this wasn't done? It breaks my heart to see what's happened to Britain. Okay, we can blame the government, etc., etc., but what are the PEOPLE doing about the situation? I know it's not that simple but surely something can be done?

[@Sharon-hk9ly]

Totally agree with you there. It’s such a shame to see such decline in our once great country 🇬🇧💔

[@selfcorrected-Bobby]

F.Y.I you canuse empty old fridges as shroom grow environments, if you have even a a cracked glass pane on top so light can come in, you acn just lif the lid every now and then and mist the sides with some peroxide solution to prevent molds, clean the sides if you buya shroom growkit from NEtherlands, you can pasteurize some old horse poo in a pillow case by boiling it, squeeze the pillow out, crush and crumble the cake in the horse poo at not too low a ratio for a bulkier harvest.

[@mrcashy5]

The bald bloke making a roll up had some balls on him.

[@wallybingbang4350]

Oh yeah 😃

[@robertpavey5615]

Jesus fucking christ!😮

[@joemonks936]

Be great if you could use your platform to continue to highlight some of the plight people are facing in UK now. Head up to the north east, places like Redcar, Horden, blackhall colliery. It's like Jaywick just with even less support form the councils

[@FULL-n-Documentary]

BEST TRIO EVER 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@BackpackerBen]

🚀

[@dominicbaylis2538]

That was Smashing ,funny and informative

[@simoncawley6619]

I can remember when Jaywick was just sand dunes. Back in the 70s as a kid holidaying at clacton was great fun. Havent been back since covid

[@BackpackerBen]

Should check it out mate, good people!

[@troyharris7208]

Great video Ben , think you get on much better here than abroad , due to speaking the language.

[@jayw729]

Ben, you should come to America and visit small towns. You’ll be mind blown to know that most seaside towns have an arcade lol.

[@RL-yo1wp]

Great video Ben. Another one !!! Blackpool? Maybe or other places.

[@BackpackerBen]

Phwoooooar I’d be keen

[@kltorvanger]

I used to live in Greenock, Scotland about 15 years ago. Would've been great to see how it has evolved throughout the years. Just a modest suggestion 😊

[@darrenlennox2313]

Still a shithole was there last week 😂

[@ehutch9767]

A visit to the “Scottish Chernobyl” Clune Park

[@crumb6407]

Thanks for sharing, looks like very good people in Jaywick

[@RogerThat787]

Shoutout to the Langtry hotel staff guys

[@BackpackerBen]

Legends!

[@ShiroiKarasu634]

Haha the dreamteam together. I am not used to see timmy in such a cold weather. I am glad he feels better ❤

[@lindah953]

Great to see the three of you together. By the way why does Timmy Carter have such an English sounding name? Did he change it?

[@alx_gr1]

He did. His Greek name is Efthimis Karteroliotis.

[@absfinal]

​@@alx_gr1dufe how u jnow his real name😮

[@alx_gr1]

He played basketball in Greece and he has also mentioned his real first name multiple times in his videos@@absfinal

[@AutismTwinsUs]

good year watching all your videos Ben, welcome back to the muff, you really have to do a full weekend in Plymouth with Bald and Timmy. maybe a drakes island tour I think bald would enjoy that and a wild camp on Dartmoor with them haha , if I see you around the muff ill be sure to get ya a pint. Adz

[@BackpackerBen]

Instagram me mate I might do a Plymouth vid 👌🏼

[@Belznis]

One issue I noticed in a lot of videos not just yours, trash issue, too many trash thrown on the ground which is a shame really. You were in Latvia, there are such places in forests, but rare. The trash collection and recycling is actually very good. Someone really should step up and start cleaning up :D And I too had gallbladder issues, funny enough I also talk about it, kind of a life changing experience, especially if it is the first operation. All the pipes in your body, well one actually, but some scary stuff.

[@BackpackerBen]

Broken Britain 🇬🇧

[@m389nkfpe03]

Typical in the UK. Some parts of London look like third world countries. Not bashing London as I live here, but for some reason it's as if all services have crumbled and no one can find a bin on some streets.

[@rizkyadiyanto7922]

welcome to London, Bangladesh.

[@AntoinettePaladino]

Yesss loved seeing you three together!

[@Oceanic83]

Seaside/lakeside towns with arcades are definitely a thing here in the states, but are becoming less and less as time goes on. And I'm betting most are in worse condition than this one is.

[@marcsassenach]

Used to visit go there for my summer holidays as a child, Clacton and Great Yarmouth. Unreal...

[@jhelotes5627]

Guy's, I hope you discussed with Bald that should he become disabled or sick, he's on his own!

[@mmc1730]

We call it a casino pier and we have the exact crap in just about every seaside resort town in America. Do they have skee-ball there? Its a very popular game in all those places here.

[@suchhun]

Darian or Crapton ?? Which Bald n Timmy rather do !!!?

[@HanMono]

Soviet Murals

[@thaynamite]

Very interesting , mainland europe basically everything on the sea side is crazy expensive... lol a property in germany in first row at the sea = jackpott ...

[@nnn-pr3vr]

big pair of bollocks on that lad at 18:20 proper british bulldog

[@jackdaugaard-hansen4512]

Jaywick is literally a refugee camp for people who where displaced from London, they are not fleeing war, they have been expelled from London due to high prices

[@CBEEBLE]

Poor Timmy, gall bladder removal is no joke.

[@manisteerocks7092]

That hotel was 5 star compared to some here in the states. We have beach towns all up and down the coasts here just like that. Amusement parks and little bars..I'd say jaywick was a bit of a dump, but then again you've never been to flint Michigan either. Finally nice of bald to show his face on your channel, and always nice to see timmy too. Thanks for another great video m8t. Well done.

[@no_soy_rubio]

Is that the place that doesn't have water?

[@manisteerocks7092]

@@no_soy_rubio you definitely wouldn't want to drink it.

[@edwoodsnowden]

Good people indeed at Clacton and jaywick!

[@yol5355]

it's like meeting friends on video! We are addicted to you guys

[@BackpackerBen]

Cheers for watching 😎