"What's This?" Top 10 Things To Do In The Lake District - Americans React

[@TheOrlandoTrustfull]

Beatrix Potter is maybe the greatest children's author who ever lived. You should definitely get some of her works for your kids.

[@vickytaylor9155]

Beatrix Potter is one of the worlds most famous children’s authors. She wrote Peter rabbit among hundreds of other books. She also owned most of the land in the Lake District which she left to the national trust so it could be preserved for the future for everyone to enjoy. Her house is open to the public. I have been to the pencil museum and your son would absolutely love it. There is also a Laurel and Hardy museum, because that is where Stan Laurel was born.

[@jimblake2922]

Beatrix Potter did leave some land but she only owned 4000 acres of the lake district. The lake district is around 580,000 acres, so only really a small part of it was owned by Beatrix Potter. However, still a great gift to the National Trust.

[@TK-zc5wu]

She also did the beautiful illustrations for her books

[@kevanwillis4571]

Kendal castle is nine hundred years old and has been a ruin for five hundred years, so yeah, it's well preserved. This is real life not Disney does history. Enjoy yourselves!

[@danic9304]

Exactly- it's been preserved as a ruin for five hundred years

[@jazzx251]

Carlisle castle is amazing. You can walk through the whole castle and pretend you're Cirilla off The WItcher! My childhood was often spent visting Carlisle Castle with granny and playing "Kings and Queens" in the throne room with my sisters.

[@sean49999]

@@danic9304 and USA was discovered 530 years ago, so yeah I’d say it’s pretty well preserved lol

[@akosszaloki9056]

@@sean49999 Surely you mean the Americas. The US was founded less than 250 years ago.

[@sean49999]

@@akosszaloki9056 I said discovered not founded. Good’old Chris Columbus discovered US/The America’s in 1492..

[@paulmidsussex3409]

"I don't think I am worried about falling off" - Isn't this on the list of famous last words.

[@xneurianx]

Beatrix Potter wrote The Tale of Peter Rabbit, plus a whole lot of other childrens stories about animals. I assume Peter Rabbit is known in the US, otherwise someone in the UK decided it was a good idea to put James Corden in something, which seems unlikely. Please don't knock how well preserved some of our Castles are. They're literally older than your country.

[@passionfruit5320]

Yeah well I am from the UK AND I'm currently In Kendal.... kendal Castle is shit but the town hall clock plays and nice little tune. And from what I saw yesterday when ther it won't be preserved long the way the kids smoke their little weed bong and shouting and screaming leaving 2lt bottle of coke(pop) it was actually a little intimidating...I I wasn't someone who isn't easily intimidated coming from Camden London I may have avoided the castle altogether.

[@lordflashget8780]

@@passionfruit5320 what a thought provoking intellectually towering synopsis of your stay, i live in Kendal, when you leave don't let the gate to the M6 hit you on the ar*e on the way out. camydun londinium, am a scouser, you nurks believe yer own overblown ego's, cya

[@xneurianx]

@@passionfruit5320 Oh good thing you're from Camden. It takes someone very special and brave to not be intimidated by stoned children. Imagine how a Welsh person might have felt being close to a small group of relaxed kids! Terrifying. I certainly would have fled when confronted with a crime as cold-hearted and cruel as littering. Truly, you must have balls of wrought iron. Everyone knows the leading cause of castle erosion is loud noises made by children, and the damage a small plastic bottle does to enormous stone blocks can be horrifying.

[@passionfruit5320]

@@xneurianx I like your use of the word children to under mind my point, story I read just a few weeks ago 14 year old rapes 3 women over 30 in the space of an hour. 1 child. Woman get 140k compensation after being beaten up by a 4 year old. I wasn't fussed by them as I did the same thing at there aga. And if I'm honest still do at 44. The difference is my generation was respectfully about it.

[@xneurianx]

@@passionfruit5320 ...so they were kids but not children? Interesting.

[@andy2950]

The greatest writer and guide on the Lakes was Albert Wainwright. His guidebooks are classics, handwritten, and illustrated by himself; they are witty, charming, and never bettered. People still read them without ever visiting the Lakes.

[@marycarver1542]

British roads were built for carts, horse carriages etc. long, long before cars were even thought about ! Cities and motorways are the modern equivalent, but if you drive through the countryside etc. you will be on the original roads.

[@helens3693]

You really need to be a confident driver on country roads, narrow two way roads many 60 mph. I love them, but I drive a small car that can squeeze past anyone coming the other way 🤣

[@SumDudeUk]

@@helens3693 i drive a high top van around the country roads for a living. my worst nightmare is tourists with big cars. even with small cars, they have no idea how to drive.

[@stevekenilworth]

@@helens3693 most my driving is country roads, i drive a small car for that very reason. last year 90% my driving was in wales, on A and B roads even tho i live just south of Birmingham so a small car is very helpful for tight country roads and parking in the city , exp the single track roads with passing places only big enough for 1 and 1/2 cars. it can save a very long reverse in some cases. but i drive these roads cause they are fun, and see way more on a journey and no chance falling a sleep even after 7 hours of twists and turns, you too busy driving.

[@grapeman63]

If you are wanting to visit a neolithic stone circle there are many spread throughout the UK. However, the king of neolithic stone circles has got to be Avebury - the largest neolithic stone circle in Europe and part of the Wiltshire neolithic landscape. The sheer size of these monoliths resonate down the millennia and fill you with a sense of majesty and awe. Give yourselves plenty of time to explore the area as Silbury Hill and West Kennet Long Barrow are both worth a visit as are climbs up onto Windmill Hill and onto the nearby Ridgeway ( Britain's oldest road!). You could combine a visit to Avebury with one to Stonehenge, 20 miles to the south, or with one to the Uffington White Horse - the only Prehistoric white horse (all the others are much later in date, some as recent as Elizabethan!).

[@davidholden2658]

Avebury is excellent but the Callanish Stones are even better. they're not as well known though as they're in the Outer Hebrides

[@paulhollett7183]

Also Wayland's Smithy burial chamber, Woodhenge and The Sanctuary and the Avenue. Can't go wrong with Avebury and surrounding areas.

[@susanashcroft2674]

Both Snowdonia and The Lake District have their merits, but you would be fools IMO not to pay a visit to The Lakes, as the video did not do this stunning place any justice. By the way never under estimate the steepness/dangers of the mountains we have here, that's why we have a lot of mountain rescue teams, who not only are volunteers but rely on donations to keep people safe and rescue them off the mountains or get emergency services should you need it. As for Beatrix Potter I am shocked as most Americans I know were either brought up on her children's books or know of the characters. Peter Rabbit, Mrs. Tiggywinkle, Jemima Puddle Duck and so many more characters/ stories which I'm sure your children would love. In 2006 Rene Zellweger featured as Beatrix Potter in the film Miss Potter.

[@jeffstation70]

There's also the Peter Rabbit movie from 2018, which besides a few shots of Ambleside and London was actually filmed in Australia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Rabbit_(film)

[@ukguy]

I love the Lake District but if I had to pick one then I would go with Snowdonia tbh.

[@kumasenlac5504]

A castle is considered _well preserved_ if there is enough of it left that you can charge admission...

[@nickwalters5380]

So true, bless the National Trust and English Heritage. They're the two big charities that maintain and preserve our old buildings and areas of natural beauty

[@mattbaigent5373]

Lake District is my place to go within England. Unfortunately the places and pictures that were shown weren’t how I would display. I do think that you should drive through the lakes at least, and head to Ambleside as it’s one of the more touristy towns so there’s lovely cafes there, it’s also next to a massive lake. I would also suggest driving up to “old man of coniston” as there’s a car park pretty high up so you can quickly see the views and drive off again but it’s a single lane road but with 2 way traffic so can be a little sketchy. You could spend half a day when you’re up in Yorkshire (I’m assuming you’re staying there) as it’s not too far away

[@tn_onyoutube8436]

It’s difficult- Snowdonia is great, but the Lake District is probably better for a quicker touristy visit. Do bear in mind the point the guy made at the start of the video - this was mainly a video with tips for ten “other things” to do in the Lakes. These were mostly a bit offbeat, and it is more realistic to visit more of the more famous sites, such as Windermere, Ullswater, Scafell Pike, Coniston, Kendall, Hardknott (including a very scary drive!), Lowther Castle (in much better condition than Keswick castle (which aside from being very old suffered a common fate for castles - the locals stealing all the stones to build their houses and estate walls (where do you think those walls around the fields got some of their stones!)

[@trikky2.2]

Thank you for reminding me about Hardkott Pass, back when I was a kid ( 70's ) we were up in Cumbria and my dad took his company car over there on holiday, it was a ford grenarder and had to be recovered. Turned out it had actually twisted the chassis, he did not crash it ... It was just the road :) Years later I actually lived up there, was great fun on my motorbike.

[@ruthfoley2580]

Helvellyn is not something you should be doing with kids. They weather changes so quickly & many many people underestimate the climb.

[@shabingly]

The "difficulty" he's talking about is with the routes up Helvellyn along Striding & Swirral Edges. They're both a bit of a scramble in sections, and people fairly regularly misjudge Striding particularly: while not knife-edges, they're narrow enough to slip or get blown off if conditions are bad enough.

[@milton1969able]

the Lakes might not have american size mountains but you have to treat the place with respect, it can turn aaround and bite you pretty quick if you don't.

[@neilonaniet]

I climbed Helvellyn in 2009, via Striding Edge. It was certainly not easy in places. At one point I had to drop ten feet down a sheer rock face because of the route I'd chosen. But it was worth getting to the top.

[@redf7209]

There are a few videos of these routes eg kzbin.info/www/bejne/jICXooekrZ6DiLc People do die doing this and the conditions on top can be very different from the start of the walk so its very important to be prepared

[@hazellee8338]

Beatrix Potter wrote Peter Rabbit, Jamima Puddle Duck amongst other books. I spent so much time in the Lakes growing up and my boys & the dog love it just as much. Keswick is a beautiful place to visit, the guy talked up the pencil museum way too much and didn’t give you any insight into the beauty of Keswick. So many happy memories there. X

[@quintoblanco8746]

And not a lot of people know this, but Beatrix Potter was also a saucy little strumpet.

[@michaelu1303]

Go to Snowdonia to check out Wales, see how/if it differs from the rest of the UK. There’s some pretty places and castles to visit in North Wales too! :) Wales is a country rich in culture and history, I’m sure you’ll enjoy it.

[@twigletz7384]

The video you watched really didn't do the Lake District justice. If you want to get a real feel for the scenery (and the steepness of the paths) you should take a look at one of Michael Lazenby's awesome cinematitic aerial drone videos. They're available on YT. Both the Lake District and Snowdonia are beautiful places to visit, so whichever you choose, I'm sure you'll have a great time.

[@c4715]

If you can make a building last for 400 to 600 years then I'd like to see it! That's very well preserved.

[@grahamtravers4522]

National parks in the UK do not seem to be the same as in the USA. Most of the land IS privately owned, but there are restrictions on building and which activities can be carried out there. The sheep are not wild.

[@barriehull7076]

In 2006, Chris Noonan directed Miss Potter, a biographical film of Beatrix Potter's life focusing on her early career and romance with her editor Norman Warne. The film stars Renée Zellweger, Ewan McGregor and Emily Watson. The 23 Tales The Tale of Peter Rabbit (privately printed, 250 copies, 1901) The Tale of Peter Rabbit (1902) The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin (1903) The Tailor of Gloucester (1903) The Tale of Benjamin Bunny (1904) The Tale of Two Bad Mice (1904) The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle (1905) The Tale of the Pie and the Patty-Pan (1905) The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher (1906) The Story of a Fierce Bad Rabbit (1906) The Story of Miss Moppet (1906) The Tale of Tom Kitten (1907) The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck (1908) The Tale of Samuel Whiskers or, The Roly-Poly Pudding (1908) The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies (1909) The Tale of Ginger and Pickles (1909) The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse (1910) The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes (1911) The Tale of Mr. Tod (1912) The Tale of Pigling Bland (1913) Appley Dapply's Nursery Rhymes (1917) The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse (1918) Cecily Parsley's Nursery Rhymes (1922) The Tale of Little Pig Robinson (1930) Other books Peter Rabbit's Painting Book (1911) Tom Kitten's Painting Book (1917) Jemima Puddle-Duck's Painting Book (1925) Peter Rabbit's Almanac for 1929 (1928) The Fairy Caravan (1929) Sister Anne (illustrated by Katharine Sturges) (1932) Wag-by-Wall (decorations by J. J. Lankes) (1944) The Tale of the Faithful Dove (illustrated by Marie Angel) (1955, 1970) The Sly Old Cat (written 1906; first published 1971) The Tale of Tuppenny (illustrated by Marie Angel) (1973) The Tale of Kitty-in-Boots (2016)[74] (Illustrated by Quentin Blake.) Red Riding Hood (2019) (Illustrated by Helen Oxenbury.)

[@Tass...]

A little story about caves... When i was much younger there was a big group of us that used to hang out together and one day somebody in our group asked if anybody had seen 2 of our guys. Turned out nobody had seen or heard from them in a few days. (this was before mobile phones, early 90's) That night on the news there was a full on cave rescue in operation at Cheddar Gorge (England west country) The TV reporter said a member of the public had reported 2 motorbikes parked outside the entrance of a cave that had been there for a couple of days which alerted the rescue services. At that moment on the TV report the camera swung over to the motorbikes and we instantly recognised the bikes as our missing friends bikes! They were found in the caves cold and hungry but fine and they have NEVER lived it down. I don't think anyone from our group was even concerned when we saw the news article. It was just weeks of endless laughter at their expense. To this day they are known as the Goonies.

[@t.a.k.palfrey3882]

The Lake Dist is certainly very beautiful, especially in terms of lakes (duh!) and rugged nature. However, Eryri (or Snowdonia in English) is much more extensive, higher, has far more varied places to go (such as castles at Caernarfon, Harlech, Conwy; the Ffestiniog railway, deep mines to tour, the world's largest slate quarry at Dinorwig, and both easy and very difficult mountains. The S face of Yr Wyddfa is where Hillary and his team practiced for the first ascent of Everest in 1953, for example). Eryri is in the county of Gwynedd, which has the highest proportion of speakers of Cymraeg (Welsh) in Wales at over 80 percent. Jefferson, Adams, Madison, Harrison, Monroe, were all American Welsh, as were Jefferson Davies, Glenn Ford, Bob Hope, Anthony Hopkins, Harold Lloyd, Frank Lloyd Wright, Ogden Nash, Howard Hughes, JP Morgan, Jack Daniel, James Bowie, Daniel Boone, Jesse James, Merriweather Lewis, and Eliu Yale, to name but a few. Croeso - welcome.

[@TimeyWimeyLimey]

Top 3 things Americans need to know about the Lake District. 1. Kendal Mint Cake is not cake. Get over it. 2. Keswick is pronounced "Kezzik" 3. Beatrix Potter was not Harry's grandmother.

[@redf7209]

can somebody send them mint cake?

[@ffotograffydd]

@@redf7209 You could!

[@redf7209]

@@ffotograffydd they dont sell it near me.

[@peterfromgw4615]

Mate, you are spot on with the pronounciation of “Keswick”. Visited there a couple of times. It’s not as “touristy” as other places. And these two need to understand it’s roughly 2 hours and a bit between Keswick and York. Traffic can be a bit of a challenge at times. Drove it in 2019. Grüße aus Australien.

[@ffotograffydd]

@@redf7209 They have an online shop and ship worldwide… so…

[@helenwood8482]

The castle was ruined in Tudor times (16th century). It has never been restored, but there is a surprising amount left. Many ruined castles disappeared completely, as the stone was taken to be used for other buildings. I suspect you cannot tell me any building in the US that dates back more than 800 years and is better preserved.

[@abarratt8869]

Getting up and down those peaks is a whole lot more difficult when the weather closes in, easy to get lost and into trouble if ill-prepared. If you ever do want to go one of these, it's well worth looking up some advice (e.g. I'm sure that the local mountain rescue bunch in the lake district have some good advice) about footwear, clothing, etc, and take care with the weather. I gather that just a modest amount of prep can make the world of difference if things go wrong.

[@misterflibble9799]

Absolutely. At a minimum - decent footwear, clothing, an OS map, and perhaps a compass. The clouds/fog can close in pretty quickly and turn it from a nice sunny day to cold, damp and low visibility within minutes. Same with Snowdonia. There's a reason why the Lake District is so green.

[@casgiatina]

The sheep aren't wild, but watch out for them if you are driving across open moorland because they pretty much roam free and will sometimes decide they want to hang out in the middle of the road. Even in other areas where they are fenced in, sometimes they escape, so keep an eye out!

[@improvesheffield4824]

Are there other things you’re wanting to do in Snowdonia other than the zip wire? If so go for it. If not it’s quite a long journey for this one attraction but it depends how important it is for Ethan to ride it. Be aware that getting there and then out of Wales again is pretty much going to take a day out of your itinerary. Yes, at the end of your visit you’re going to be saying “not abc again!” (abc meaning another bloody castle😃) As for the preserved state of any particular castle; you have to understand that some castles are preserved as ‘castle ruins’. When a particular castle fell into ruin for whatever reason, local people would steal the stone to build or repair their houses, so whatever state a castle has deteriorated into once the theft has ceased then that castle will be preserved as it is with workmen employed to repoint the walls or reattach part of the masonry if its fallen off. This work will become obvious when you see it close up. For me, one of the attractions of visiting different castles around the country is that they’re all different in their state of preservation and therefore all have an individual story about their history and fall into ruin or not as the case may be.

[@ethelmini]

The coastal road from the north is pretty good , but going through Llanberis & similar roads in the area can take forever when it's busy. I see the zipline isn't far from the Ffestiniog railway, good for the younger kids. Dunno what their travel plans will be, but Llandudno would make a decent base by train to rent a car for the day.

[@primalengland]

Love the Lakes. Been climbing, walking and wildcamping there in all seasons since I was 4, and I’m now 67. Careful on Striding,Swirral and Sharp edges. They’ll bite your bum.

[@davegriffiths7311]

I live an hour away from Snowdonia and it’s such a beautiful part of the world. The Lake District is lovely too. Wherever you decide, I hope you have a great time

[@davidbell8320]

Quite a few die on helvellyn, slip and its bye bye especially on striding edge.

[@margaretnicol3423]

No child should have gone through their life without knowing Beatrix Potter! Tales of Peter Rabbit with Flopsy, Mopsy and Cottontail. You haven't met Squirrel Nutkin? Oh dear! Apart from children's stories she was also interested in all of the natural sciences and was a brilliant illustrator. As parents you've just opened up a little bit of joy for kids. :-)

[@robertwatford7425]

If you are going to Snowdonia take a look at Caernarfon Castle. It is a very well preserved castle built eight hundred years ago. The reason it is so well preserved is that the war with the Welsh in that area was over by the time it was finished so there was no point in knocking it down - most castles were destroyed by the invaders to stop them being used again by the defenders. Once the battles were over the castles were left to rot, or even robbed of their stone to build houses and public buildings.

[@abarratt8869]

They're hefted (or heafed) sheep. You can train a flock of sheep to stay in a particular area. Starting from scratch, it's a lot of work for the shepherd and his dog, keeping them in the same general area. But once learned, it's passed on down the generations of sheep, and they just stay in the area. So yes, they're out in the wild free to roam, but the flocks never wonder too far away.

[@the98themperoroftheholybri33]

Its my neck of the woods, if you walk around the lake district the sheep will follow and stalk you if you have food on you, its pretty funny and creepy

[@neuralwarp]

Yes! Snowdonia area! ▪︎the Great Orme ▪︎zip wires ▪︎Lechwedd slate caverns ▪︎electric mountain ▪︎Beddgelert ▪︎Betws-y-Coed ▪︎llanberis slate works ▪︎lake railway ▪︎snowdon railway ▪︎welsh highland railway ▪︎caernarfon castle ▪︎pete's eats ▪︎machynlleth green centre ▪︎llanfairpwwlgwyngyllgoger etc ▪︎butterfly farm ▪︎gold mine ▪︎Pont Cysyllte viaduct ▪︎the Pass of Llanberis ▪︎St Asaph city & cathedral

[@neil930]

What do Americans expect to see in hundreds of year old castles. Fully intact. They are well preserved due to age and open to the elements.

[@eatmyshamrock]

Especially when the castle in question is nearly 4 times older than the USA itself

[@ffotograffydd]

The problem with your response is that there are plenty of castles that are hundreds of years old that are still standing. Most of the ones that aren’t still standing didn’t fall into disrepair through age or the elements, they were deliberately destroyed during the English Civil War, or in Scotland as a result of the various Jacobite risings. So it’s perfectly legitimate to comment on the ruined ones, because they shouldn’t be in that state.

[@mwsjohn]

I have been to Snowdonia and the Lake District. For scenery and walks and other options the Lakes District has the the edge. If you like castles North Wales is way better, Harlech and Conwy Castles are great. Snowdonia peak is probably better than ScaFell Pike to get to and view from and gives you all you want in a mountain in one go. If you go to the Lakes District you could pick Ambleside as a central base, it is a a short trip to Grasmere, then an amazing drive up to Keswick and Derwent Water. The next day you can go to Hawkshead village, Tarn Hows and Coniston. The next day you could go to Ullswater, and walk up the trail to Helvellyn. Striding Edge at the top is a bit scary in my opinion. After that you could spend a day in Buttermere or the Langsdale valley. There are hundreds of treks in the Lakes though. It all depends on your interests, days available and budget. There camps through out both areas.

[@MisterChrisInTheUK]

In my opinion, that video made a rather strange selection of places to represent The Lake District. Snowdonia is great but if I had to choose one or the other the Lake District would be my choice every time. If you only have a day or two you won't get to see much but you can get a taste all the same.

[@philcoogan7369]

Don't forget it called "Top Ten places you wouldn't've thought of" or something similar, so these aren't what most people would think of as the top ten.

[@WhiteUnicorn82]

@@philcoogan7369 Good point

[@ffotograffydd]

Two days in June, they’ll spend most of their time stuck in traffic. Snowdonia is a better choice if time is short.

[@penname5766]

That castle is Tudor so could be anything up to 600 years old. So yes, it’s well preserved considering how weather-beaten it probably gets up there. And the presenter isn’t implying that it has been preserved on purpose, just that it hasn’t fallen into complete ruin after all those years.

[@peeky44]

I think the voice-over actually said the castle was 12th century, and was abandoned by the Tudor period - so 800 years old and abandoned for at least 420 years.

[@cyberash3000]

lancaster castle is still standing, its a hotel, which you can stay at. york also has a castle

[@TommyHax]

I've been to the Lake District so many times, gorgeous part of the country (my favourite). Ambleside is a nice quaint little town, and my favourite to stay at was Coniston, right on Coniston Water, but it's all beautiful and memorable in its own way. Edit: this video is really not doing it justice. The Lake District is typically nice and sunny in the summer and offers unparalleled beautiful views. It's really worth finding another video or photos of it in the summer

[@marycarver1542]

Shame that the day the video was made was so dark and cloudy. I can confirm that there are sunny days too ! However, generally speaking, areas toward the east of the UK tend to be much wetter than the east and south ! Wales is subject to similar weather to the Lake district.

[@philcoogan7369]

@@marycarver1542 Think you meant Western areas tend to be wetter than the east and south

[@melonmode4128]

Thanks man, glad my little village brought you joy

[@TommyHax]

@@melonmode4128 are we talking Coniston my mate?

[@melonmode4128]

@@TommyHax yes lad. Got a view of the Old Man from my bedroom window. (Bit dark right now though lol)

[@chrisrock34]

I'm from Northern Ireland, so totally unbiased! I've been in Snowdonia and several time in the Lake District and BOTH are stunningly beautiful. I'm assuming you have only a couple of weeks and want to stay a while in London, Wales might be an easier drive. And, if you value your sanity, DON'T get a hire car until you leave London! Public transport is just so good, and driving and parking in London looks like a major tome wasting nightmare!

[@olavsantiago]

The mountains in the UK are small but plenty of people from noobs to experienced do get die from falling off and other random accidents. I have seen a few being helicoptered off the fells after a big fall. Some places including Helvelyn have large drops of 10's of meters then a steep slope so you can fall/slide upto a couple of 100m down. The you have the British weather as the west coast of England, wales, and scotland are/was rainforest, with the top half of the fells easily covered in rain/cloud with just 10m visibility not good when hiking near a cliff.

[@trikky2.2]

Am an ex climber / mountaineer and have done stuff from Alaska to Switzerland and Australia, I lived in Cumbria for about 13 years. Yes the mountains are a bit smaller but they catch out so many idiots. If you are ever in the area I'd suggest trying to get a copy of a small book they used to release each year of the stupid call outs that the mountain rescue get. It is hilarious, unfortunately I lost mine in a move.

[@jimcook1161]

Yes the castle is 'well-preserved' as most of the castles in England and Wales are in ruins as most of them had their walls blown up with gunpowder on the orders of Cromwell in the immediate aftermath of the English Civil War. This was done to prevent them from being used in any potential royalist counter-revolution.

[@ffotograffydd]

Good to see at least one person knows why many of the castles aren’t still standing. So many people seem to think they fell down because they are old. Between the civil war, Henry VIII destroying monasteries, he and his children punishing those who stubbornly remained Catholic, and later Jacobites being punished, we lost an awful lot of historic buildings.

[@rikmoran3963]

I think you may have misunderstood what he was saying about the building being well preserved. He said that considering it had been laying in ruins since Tudor times, it was well preserved. It was already a ruin 500 years ago or so and hasn't really worsened.

[@ukguy]

If you go to Snowdonia I would recommend stopping in Conway, it has a beautifully preserved castle that you can explore and Britain's smallest house lol.

[@martingibbs1179]

The castle is called well preserved because it still has stone walls standing. The fast majority of castles when abandoned tended to be completely demolished and the stone re-purposed to other uses. The number of castles in England with walls still visible is only a fraction of the castles that were actually built in the Norman period. After the battle of Bosworth where Henry VII won the crown ending the war of the roses England as a whole calmed down and became a much safer place to a point that many aristocracy no longer felt they needed to live in the safety of a castle. This can be highlighted by the fact it was in the reign of Henry VIII that Hampton court palace was built and its clearly a palace meant to look good and not a castle with defences.

[@the98themperoroftheholybri33]

There's so many castles in Northern England because it borders Scotland, they were to protect areas from Scottish raids during the Medieval period.

[@TukikoTroy]

Ah, my part of the country. But if you want castles, then Wales is the place to go. Such an unruly lot that we had to build a lot of castles there. Climbing the hills in the Lake district is tiring and be warned, the weather can close in very quickly. If you go hiking up there in shorts and sneakers you are asking to be rescued later in the day. Caves? Caves in the UK tend to be underwhelming unless you want to get kitted out with all the climbing gear and climb, er, down. That road, no, it's not one way... you could get a bus down there lad! Beatrix Potter... wrote the Peter Rabbit stories. Stone Circles... plenty of those around. My sister is a druid and hedge witch; when we visit these circles with her we have a nice little Druidic... 'thing' going, all joining hands and chanting. The sheep aren't wild, just free roaming.

[@goldenlabradorskye]

You need to back off a bit and stop being so negative. You need to know the history of a place and see it before you make a judgement. There are a lot of castles and old buildings that are over a 1000 years old.

[@simoncooper6752]

I highly recommend the Lake District, it has the most beautiful landscapes in the country. I've been going on holiday🇬🇧 (vacation🇺🇸) there almost every Easter and new year for the last 2 decades. I went to the Rydal caves on my 30th birthday in December, and it's easy enough to get right to the back as only part of it is flooded.

[@crose7412]

Ethan I agree with you about the state of Kendal Castle not being well-preserved! Skipton Castle in North Yorkshire from 1090 is much more intact and well worth walking about in.

[@vivienripley9428]

I don’t know if you are aware but the field walls are all drystone - no mortar. There are courses to train people in walling, a traditional country skill & much in demand for repairing & new walling. And yes, some of them are thousands of years old - a bit like grandad’s spade, 100 years old & only had 2 new handles & 3 new blades! Also if you want to know more about hill farming & sheep, try & find “Our Yorkshire Farm” - several series about Amanda Owen, husband Clive & their 9 children, 1000 + sheep & various other animals. You will be amazed, especially Ethan. Good luck with your plans & full of admiration that you are wanting to bring 2 small children long haul. Rather you than me!

[@monodescarado]

Those roads definitely weren't one way. It's just a case of: be nice, pull to the side and give way to people.

[@rachealbrown2166]

Someone died after falling from Striding Edge last November and he wasn't the first! There are a lot of castle ruins all over the UK that vary in their historical significance.

[@karenblackadder1183]

Also intact castles such as Carlisle.

[@martynhill3479]

Beatrix Potter was a writer of childrens books which were very popular

[@waynedodds5839]

This video did not do it justice, yes it rains a lot but it’s probably the most beautiful place in the UK. Snowdonia is nice but not a patch on the lakes.

[@martinscott-reed5379]

"Who's Beatrix Potter?" Wow, talk about being insulated from the world around you. Please tell me you have at least heard of Peter Rabbit. This isn't a criticism of you guys. More of the, in my opinion, xenophobic educational system in America.

[@terryoconnor5262]

I live in the Lake District, you have to come here!!

[@themusiqfreak]

My Lake District top 10 would be very different... there's so much more to do here. Rydal cave is only one of many in the area, there are tonnes of impressive waterfalls to check out, some off the beaten path and others just a short stroll from the roadside. Driving parts of the lakes can be an adventure too - just take any road that ends in 'pass' to find out The lakes are worth renting a kayak/paddleboard for as many of them are free for recreational use or just rent by the hour somewhere like Windermere. In peak seasons there are water taxis, row boats and all sorts of other fun on the water. In June you're most likely to have decent weather and get the most out of the scenery too. The live music scene is impressive, every time I visit Keswick I'm able to find something going on every night of the week, even in the middle of winter.

[@jacquelinepearson2288]

Glad that you are checking out different areas of the UK prior to your visit. I know you like castles, but I would recommend you look at the video 'Top 10 Country Homes in England', which features some of the best stately homes, and maybe do a reaction. The video includes Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, the birth place of Winston Churchill. The same guy has also done a video on the History of Buckingham Palace featuring photos of the interior, which would be of interest to you before you come over in June. Hope you all have a lovely time when you come over to the UK, and look forward to hearing all about it.

[@ZenoAke3610]

The biggest natural cave opening in England is Peak Cavern in Derbyshire. Known locally as The Devil's Arse. Derbyshire has a few caves as well. Some with guided tours, like Peak Cavern.

[@marycarver1542]

Beatrix Potter is a world famous author, she wrote the childrens books about animals, Peter Rabbit, and the rest. Still top sellers today.

[@jazzx251]

This is awesome! During Covid-19, they filmed most of the external footage for The Witcher season 2 here. And it looks breathtaking and beautiful with Henry Cavill and Freya Allen prancing around it in skimpy costumes - battling imaginary monsters.

[@KarlaMB]

I was thinking that when I saw those caves. I was absolutely sure that I could imagine Geralt there. Haha.

[@jazzx251]

@@EaterOfBaconSandwiches good call. England can be beautiful if you know where to look.

[@MarkmanOTW]

If you want to get a taste of what it's like walking up Helvellyn, check out your fellow American travellers excellent channel 'The Endless Adventure' Eric and Alison + friends show how challenging its is in the video 'Hiking Above the Clouds'. The rocks and weather can be challenging and wear you down after hours of walking, and esp. when it gets dark - people get tired and disorientated. You have to plan, start earlier in the day and take care. Proper footwear, clothing, guide book, map etc are essential....BTW the sheep are farmed sheep, and they are grazed on the open land. The farmers monitor them and round them up.

[@leogem177]

Yey! Go to Snowdonia- much easier to see a lot in a small space of time. Theres the amazing mountain itself which you can also catch a stream train most of the way, visit the cafe near the top- see over to Ireland on a clear day. Nearby Caernarvon castle one of the best in Britain- very large. Go to the well known Black Pig Inn in Caernarvon- or stay there even better- such a cozy old pub with great food and atmosphere next to the castle (biok well before travelling). A huge plus you will get to hear the Welsh language all around you as it is the first language in the area-- dioch yn fawr (thank you very much!)

[@penname5766]

The Lancaster family (who owned the castle) were in the famous English civil wars called the Wars of the Roses, battling it out for the crown with the York family. Lancasters v Yorks = Lannisters v Starks. The inspiration for the central premise of Game of Thrones.

[@DaveBartlett]

Rydal Cave isn't actually a natural cave - it's what remains of a slate mine from years back - the water in there is mainly located at the 'cave' entrance, but once past it, the inside is relatively dry, and even without lights, during the day at least, the textures and colours visible on the 'ceiling' are superb.

[@jruz1738]

I thought everyone knew who Beatrix Potter was, she is world famous for her children's books.

[@dorothysimpson2804]

Bowness is the main town at Lake Windermere, if you are there you must take the boat around the lakes, Grasmere is where Dove Cottage is, it was the home of William Wordsworth, this is where he wrote his poem "Daffodils".

[@bartholomewswarmkrunsh3859]

You know you’re in the UK when you get a pencil museum - lol. Many of our castles fell into disrepair and hence are ruins. A lot were destroyed in the English civil war either by war or, more often, deliberately ruined, to stop them from becoming a strong hold should such events reoccur. The Lake District is awesome and so is Snowdonia - so a good choice to visit either one of them. Yorkshire is a large area and full of interest. Caves (!), Waterfalls, Brimham Rocks are awesome and Knaresborough, Whitby & Scarborough are worth a visit. The Rollright Stones may seem unimpressive, but you have to count them - you won’t get the same number the on the second count. The myth is if you can see the village of Long Compton from the King’s Stone you will be the king of England. When it comes to castles the best I’ve visited are Warwick Castle, Skipton Castle and Pendennis Castle but I still need to visit Bolton Castle (not in Bolton) and Leeds Castle (not in Leeds), also recommended. Most of the castles in Wales were built by the English (In Edward I’s reign) to cement their control - with current events ongoing in Eastern Europe in mind, spare a thought on that when visiting Wales. And before I get shot down in flames, it was a long time ago and I am English (yet I have a lot of Welsh ancestry). Wales is beautiful, but one area, to me, feels like you’re in another country - it’s the same when in France: Cornwall in England and Brittany in France are their own land and seem more closely linked than to the land they border. But remember it can be grey and wet - I spent a week in Yorkshire (it was November, mind) it was fog all week! One summer I was in Yorkshire for a week - it rained all week!

[@cyberash3000]

the cave was featured in the tv show "the witcher"

[@marcustrevor1883]

Striding edge can be sketchy if the weather is bad, it's quite exposed and there are steep drops. If you want a really challenging hike I'd recommend the Crib Goch route up Snowdon, which is extremely exposed, contains extended sections of scrambling and has huge drops. Pretty exhilarating and the best hike I have done in the UK.

[@Ingens_Scherz]

If you are in the Snowdonia area, don't forget to visit Conwy Castle, LLandudno (pronounced Thlandidno) and to take a trip on the Ffestiniog Railway which is great fun (the kids will love it, and maybe to the National Slate Museum which is also quite close by. I only suggest these because I have such happy memories visiting all these places with my parents when I was little. (And Mount Snowdon, of course ;)

[@gerardmertens781]

Helen Beatrix Potter was an English writer, illustrator, natural scientist and conservationist; she was best known for her children's books featuring animals, such as The Tale of Peter Rabbit. Born into an upper-middle-class household, Potter was educated by governesses and grew up isolated from other children.

[@spoop2111]

If you're still unsure where or what to do, get a dayrider on the 555 Bus Service, this service goes from Lancaster to Keswick (Pronounced Kez-ick). If you want to see a Castle, I'd definitely recommend Lancaster Castle and a place called Judges Lodgings which both used to be used in the legal system for witch trials and the Castle has a large rotary prison inside, they do tours but I'd look into that since they're privately booked.

[@eddhardy1054]

8:44...there are better preserved castles in England (Windsor, Warwick, Alnwick, Dover, Powderham, Berkeley, Dunster & Croft spring to mind). There are also loads of intact ones in Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland too. The reason a lot of the English ones are now in ruins is mainly because their original owners had backed the 'wrong' side during the Civil War in the 17th century so after a siege the castles were often slighted so they couldn't be used again as a military base. 😉😊

[@ffotograffydd]

Many Welsh castles were destroyed during the civil war too, Aberystwyth Castle was blown up by Cromwell because it house one of Charles I’s mints.

[@anthonyquinn3671]

Ambleside has one of the smallest house's in the UK. It has one room below and one room upstairs which housed a family years ago, and now it is home to the local Tourist information office. Built over a river it has hot and cold running water, Hot in Summer and Cold in Winter lol. Seriously though it is a beautiful Town to visit, and not quite as busy as Bowness on Windermere.

[@petercresswell5402]

Hint don't fall into the trap,as the guy in the video does, of calling Windermere ....Lake Windermere. It's just Windermere, the "mere" indicates it's an inland stretch of water. You'll note when he talks about Helvellyn he mentions Thirlmere, another lake, but he doesn't call it Lake Thirlmere. There are lots of lakes in the Lake District but only one is called Lake ******, the rest are called *****mere or ****** Water or Tarn etc. If you're wondering it's Bassenthwaite Lake. Almost everyone refers to the lake as Lake Windermere, probably because of the village, but that's not it's true name. More local pedantry includes don't call the Westmorland Dales section of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.....the Yorkshire Dales. We don't like it 😂😂😂😂 Enjoy your trip.

[@lesley585]

Are you sure you want to come to the UK?. You find fault with everything you see. If you want guaranteed sun, pristine buildings and 6 lane highways everywhere then please dont come here as you will certainly be disappointed. I suggest you watch some videos of people driving in the Uk and read our highway code.

[@SMlFFY85]

Oh no, we've found a professional Yorkshireman.

[@lesley585]

@@SMlFFY85 you bet!

[@stevekenilworth]

craziest cave entrance ive been in was through a tight gap in the cliff next to a river then down a wire ladder 20ft then you have an underwater part then your in, the oddest was just in the woods a drain cover in the forest ground. the underwater one was the most risky as if we had heavy rain, that 4m under water be much longer. water was rising as we were exiting so we got out in time. me and a few mates with an retired school teacher, we went on a few cave trips around north wales, was very interesting, but very cold in mid winter on a few trips

[@davidcooper1592]

So you like caves? CHISLEHURST CAVES are 40 mins from central London by train. (Victoria station to CHISLEHURST) Guided tours of an hour full of amazing sights from dinosaur fossils, Anglo Saxon ritual sites, World War II bunker and a church.👍

[@KingOuf1er]

Minor correction: trains to Chislehurst leave central London from Charing Cross, Waterloo East, Cannon Street and London Bridge, but NOT Victoria.

[@davidcooper1592]

@@KingOuf1er I stand corrected. It’s a long time since I made the journey 👍

[@bostinbrummie]

IF YOU PLAN TO HIRE A CAR PLEASE READ THIS! OK when you drive, use the pillar on the drivers side the one that holds the windshield on and out of the corner of your eyes line that pillar up with the centre lane lines. If you do this and look into the passenger mirror, you will see that you have plenty of room from the side walk.I used to teach people how to drive big vehicles and I used this technique if you was not used to the vehicle. Next get an Automatic car, this will make it easier for you. Next learn some UK road signs on KZbin. If you do want to go to the Lake District, (I tend to go in the winter because it gets extremely busy) check out these places! Honister pass, kirkstone pass, winlatter pass, and the most extreme Hardknot pass, it's got 30% gradients on Hardknot. The reward is absolutely stunning scenery. Tip stay out of Lake windermere it's a tourist trap in the summer. Wales does get busy but still very beautiful depending on where you go. Snowdonia is very beautiful but I think the Lake District wins because its all in one confined area, whereas Wales you have to travel a lot to get to places and you have to know where to go. Hope you trip goes well and I hope these tips help. Take care and stay safe 🙏 kind regards Barry 👍

[@annienonimus5236]

I love the fact you imagine the Lake District and York to be not very far apart as it is only one-and-a-half hours travelling. York is on the east coast of England and the lake District is virtually on the west coast of England.

[@davidjames3080]

I like when he says 'even if it is foggy and raining . .' Every single time I have been to the Lake District (and most of my visits have been in summer) that has been practically the only weather choice available, with the odd sunny shower. Still a great place to visit, but if you are only here for a couple of weeks and you are already doing Snowdonia, then there are better and easier places to get to.

[@DaveBartlett]

Though The Lake District is indeed a national park, much of the land there is privately owned. 'National Park' means a different thing in the UK from what it means in the USA. Areas declared as national parks have various regulations on the preservation of the land, and restrictions on any development within the bounds of the park, but the majority of the area is made up of farms, mines, etc., some privately owned, some owned by The National Trust and rented to tenant farmers. The National Park Authority itself owns very little of the land there. A place in The Lake District that might appeal, (to Ethan especially, I suspect,) is the 'via ferrata' ('iron path',) at Honister Slate Mine. This is a route up and into the mountain and mines where Lakeland slate is still mined, and follows the route that the miners had to take many years ago, (the mine has been in use since 1728 and is still a working slate mine.) Much of it involves walking along steel steps imbedded into the rockface, some at terrifying heights off the ground, and also involves travelling down zip lines. All safety equipment and instruction/supervision is provided as you make your way up and across the mountain and then into the mine itself. It's something I'd loved to have tried, but I'm afraid it's beyond the capability of my old bones these days.

[@robcassey6043]

As far as caves go, you need to check out Mother Shipton's Cave in Knaresborough in Yorkshire. The water in the cave actually turns things to stone. Well worth a visit. And yes that castle is fairly well preserved considering it's nearly 900 years old. :)

[@andrewcoates6641]

I would suggest that a better cave to visit is White Scar Cave near Ingleton in the Yorkshire Dales. It is much more extensive and yet it is easily accessible and visitors are led underground by guides and there’s a café at the entrance/exit. Alternatively in the same area there are several cave’s which are free to explore with little more than a guide book and a decent torch but if you do make sure that you tell someone nearby where you are going and don’t wear your best clothes and be prepared to get cold muddy and wet through (actually best off sticking to show cave’s where you are in illuminated passages, reasonably clean and pretty much dry).

[@kookycat9663]

Don't know how long u are visiting for but if possible u should add several days in or on & visit what Northern Ireland has to offer too!! Not only the ever popular "Game of Thrones" Tour etc... There Marble Arch caves, Robert the Bruce's cave, the Mourne Mountains, the Sperrins, the Giants Causeway & Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge, Rathlin Island, Causeway Coast, the Glen's of Antrim especially the beautiful Glenariff Forest & the Glenoe waterfall, the Ulster-American folk & transport museum, the Titanic Visitor Centre & museum & W5 Centre (fantastic place for kids to explore & experience science-y stuff) , several National Trust houses & parks, the Walls of Derry city (along with the Tower museum there), Hillsborough Castle with its Gardens & Forest Park (the Queen's Official Residence in N. Ireland), Ulster museum in Belfast, Crumlin Road Gaol, along with so so much more!!

[@chrisward8323]

Don't plan to do too much it will backfire and you will see nothing. Stay in London first time over here, I heard their is 10,000 things to see and do in London alone.

[@Beefy5039]

Getting closer to Englands MOST beautiful county. Only about 30 mins east & your into Northumberland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@MrPercy112]

Seconded!

[@_starfiend]

I've swum in Rydal Water, sailed and canoed on Lake Windemere as well as camped alongside it, at the northern tip. Walked from Ambleside via Hawkshead to Coniston and walked around Coniston Water. I've also climbed Great Gable overlooking Wast Water, supposedly the deepest lake in England. It is a truly beautiful area, and even though I now live in South Wales, I still far and away prefer the Lake District. It's a National Park, but all that really means is that people have limits on what they can and cannot do in terms of building etc, but people still own and farm the land.

[@michelletrudgill4573]

Going to the lake district in September this year. There is a film about Beatrix potter. A wonderful childrens author. A must read.

[@johnnyjb5674]

If you enjoy caves you need to check out White Scar Caves situated in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Its the longest show cave in England, It is a solutional resurgence cave formed in Carboniferous limestone, some 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) long.

[@helenwood8482]

I used to live in sight of Scafell Pike between the ages of 6 and 10. Because it was almost always capped with snow and shone white and because my mother told me God always watched over us, I believed God lived on the top of it. I would wave to Him on my way to school.

[@langdalepaul]

Rydal cave will be a bit of a disappointment, but the route to get there, around Rydal Water, will make it worthwhile. Striding Edge can definitely be challenging, depending on the weather. It’s also pretty exposed, in the sense that it can feel quite intimidating if you’re not used to scrambles and high places. Many castles were “slighted” in the English Civil War by the parliamentarians. They were deliberately torn down to prevent their use as a fortress by the other side. This is why so many English castles are ruined. The Lake District is stunning. You won’t regret it. But don’t be surprised if it rains. It’s one of the wettest parts of the country.

[@seanmorris]

Cut across from York to the lakes take in Malham (maybe swing up to Brimham Rocks). I think I'd rather do the lakes than Snowdonia. (If you are still planning on the Churchill/Malvern trip Maybe check out some of South Wales, the Breacons for a taste of Wales before cutting back into England and heading up and across to Yorkshire via Derbyshire) Striding Edge, Helvellyn, Swirell Edge is a good hike. I did it on a school trip when I was 11/12 with no previous hiking or climbing experience (but that's how we rolled bitd). Looking at some guides it's about a 8-9 miles, 900m change of elevation, at least 4.5 hours. Some of it can be scramble but there's usually some alternative routes around tricky bits. Amazing views if you have good weather. Make sure you have some good footwear and rain gear with you and treat it with a bit of respect. It's not like American hiking where you could end up lost for days or eaten by a bear but there is still risks of injury/exposure if you don't have some care.

[@lindylou7853]

You need suitable clothing for the Lake District or Snowdonia. It can be very sunny and then suddenly it’s raining or cold. Take a jacket that has a hood. Wales has the most castles in the British Isles, but unless you’re going to go to the surrounding towns, you won’t see them if you’re only going to Snowdonia. There’s a train to get to the top of Snowdon and on very clear days you can see Ireland, just about. Doesn’t happen often. The Lake District is beautiful and very green. Those mountains you think aren’t up to much can be deadly. The mountain paths are very narrow and often covered in scree (sharp gravel). The weather can turn very quickly and suddenly it’s foggy, misty and raining and that’s when people find a need to call out the mountain rescue service - medics, tracker dogs. Whenever you go up a mountain, tell someone where you’re going and when you expect to get back. Remember to check in with them when you return. Those mountains aren’t for very little kids. The Lake District was the first National Park. Beatrix Potter bought several sheep farms from her royalties from her books - ‘Peter Rabbit’, is the most famous - and she left the farms to the nation. These farms are the core of the National Park. Sheep in these mountain areas are, ‘hefted’, to the land. Shepherds taught the ewes where their farm extends to and the ewes teach their lambs. So they don’t get lost but they’re stupid so they still get caught in snow. Ancient farmers had to clear the fields of stones, so they built walls with the rocks. Every county or district has its own way of building stone walls, so the tops of the walls are different. You can go on stone wall building courses - these take a day, so you won’t have time! Malham Cove - lost a purse in the limestone pavement at the top of the cove once. The gaps are big and deep. He didn’t show the famous pavement. Everyone who does geography at school here knows about clints and grykes (stone slabs and fissures) created by the ice ages and glaciers. The Lake District has a lot more to see in a small area but if you’re thinking of going there you’d better book soon. However, our schools won’t have broken up for the holidays before you get here, so you might still have a good chance now. It’s our local holiday spot, especially for nearby northern cities. Places book up quickly. If I had to choose, I’d go to the Lake District. Snowdonia is quite barren, with a different kind of beauty. For castles, you can beat those in the towns near Snowdonia though. Many didn’t get so beaten up by later battles and the civil war. And there’s the train to get to the top of Snowdon if the small people are going with you. Good luck!

[@martinalloway6980]

I live in the Lake District and I work as a van driver. Those roads are 2 way. Roads in rural Cumbria are narrow, winding and edged with stone walls. For the full lakes driving experience try the Kirkstone Pass. Castles in England are frequently ruins. You know all the history we have? Well the castles didn’t do so well when gunpowder became popular. The video is good as he highlights lots of things people don’t usually cover. The sheep are farmed. National parks in the UK are working areas.

[@nicholasmaycock267]

Wrynose and Hardknott Passes are well worth negotiating with the added bonus of Hardknott Roman Fort thrown in.

[@25dimensionsfrancis42]

I have been to the top of Helvellyn and walked along striding edge i must add that people have fallen and died [usually on windy days] from striding edge but there is the other route that misses out striding edge.

[@CliveBilby]

LOL 🤣 One way road! As if, my local road is that size, tight hedges both sides with trees, and it's two way! Plus a busy bus route! The Pencil Museum is really cool, used to put maps and a compass into pencils sent to POWs! If you want Ziplines, come to Bluewater, Kent, longest Zipline in the UK!

[@MrPercy112]

Too much sugar today, Ethan? 😉 Beatrix Potter: a much beloved children's author, so give your kids a real treat! Videos and films are available too. Childhood is not complete without Peter Rabbit & friends. You’ll enjoy them too, I promise!