Stealth Camping in London's Famous Tourist Hotspots

[@WillsWhereabouts]

I’ve been using Sterling Insurance for at least 2-3 years as they’ve insured my van from the day I bought it, so I can genuinely recommend them: www.sterling-insurance.co.uk/campervan-insurance/?WillsWhereabouts&VanInf

[@thomaspagephoto]

Hi Will you said that you were going to put a link to the spaghetti bolognese recipe in the description, I would really love to try this recipe!

[@WillsWhereabouts]

Hi @@thomaspagephoto apologies I forgot to add it but its here 😁 - www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/best-spaghetti-bolognese-recipe

[@thomaspagephoto]

@WillsWhereabouts thank you much appreciated! Keep up the good work! 👍

[@galikonibo.]

@@WillsWhereabouts well that's pretty expencive recipe you got there.

[@iamdanfleser]

The idea with the little radio is genius

[@thewanderingwalker9999]

Buy a little radio and have it on when you leave the van, that way anyone who comes near your van will hear the music and will think that someone is inside.

[@WillsWhereabouts]

That's a good little van life hack, love it!

[@Ade2bee]

Amazing simple idea

[@jampam-jf8mt]

Someone may break in being a good Samaritan.. if no one answers then they could be thinking is someone uncontious in the van

[@chriscarter6706]

Good idea that. Gonna do that myself

[@rachelmalley-smith5654]

But it's meant to be stealthy....🤔 Maybe pre-record a "phone conversation" so it sounds like you're inside on a call or something?

[@bobthebinbag5949]

Believe it or not but back in the 90s, me and my husband went to London from South Yorkshire for 3days to celebrate our silver Wedding anniversary, during that time, (we were staying at the Victoria Palace Hotel in Victoria) we walked from our hotel to Westminster and we’re standing at the traffic lights waiting to cross to the houses of parliament when a small loaf shaped van came hurtling across the bridge and failed to stop at the traffic lights, it overturned in the middle of the road, bearing in mind there were policemen around ( we saw them) it took my husband to run into the middle of the road , stop any on coming traffic so that he could give any help needed,he got the driver out and single handedly tipped the van back up right, the driver was shaken but fine, we didn’t hang about once that had been established, we were on holiday, nor did my husband want a fuss ( not that he would have got one lol ) he was built like a brick 💩 house at the time lol he’s in his seventies now, same build but no where near the same strength, to say I was very proud of him that day is an understatement but I just wanted to share one of my favourite memories of or 25th wedding anniversary 🎉👍🥰🐾

[@grapewater123]

Nice story

[@stemster972]

luckily it wasn't carrying a bomb 👀

[@bobthebinbag5949]

@@stemster972 very good point but we were just a couple of “ yokels” on holiday in London and he did what he did out of concern for others but I get it, that could so easily have been the case 🫣, I’m still very proud of him though 👍

[@Sekret1k]

Dear William, I was glad to watch this video because it was always my dream to do stealth parking in London (where i’ve never been yet). I am traveling and living in my LR Disco IV for 7 years now around Europe, doing things that you do (except cooking) and i love it. I believe, this lifestyle will include more and more people since the housing crisis is bashing up people all around western world. I wish you all the best, and kudos

[@zoek9574]

I live very close to there, and there’s lots of permit holders parking on back streets that will be a lot quieter, if you plan to visit over the weekend.

[@ColinSlocombe]

Nice job on your cooking skills matey from a new fan from south Wales

[@davidloman3450]

Another good place to park is Temple place behind Temple tube station. Literally on the embankment, 5 mins walk to Covent garden, Leicester Square and 1 min The Strand. Free after 18:30.

[@WillsWhereabouts]

I'll have to give that a go next time

[@joline2730]

David: it's not named THE Strand, it's just STRAND

[@i.m1981]

​@joline2730 its commonly known as the strand, most people call it the strand, although technically it is strand. On w.i.k.i it also says strand or the strand

[@daveericson8447]

​@joline2730 please don't take my man

[@joline2730]

@@daveericson8447 my name is Jo - not Jolene ‼️😀

[@jackbird8839]

The embassy is Norway. Btw a country you can freecamp as long if you aint parking your car next to someones house

[@artful1967]

urban myth and wrong.

[@GOTHICforLIFE1]

@@artful1967 legally yes - but realistically the chance and consequenses of being caught is minimal. at least in the rural places

[@Ade2bee]

Tourism, Vanlife, and cooking video. You are spoiling us.

[@emma_m0]

Onion answer: once peeled, chop in half and rinse under water, then carry on chopping….no tears. Simple hack!

[@florencetlp]

Fab video Will, love it! Have extended family up in London, and my brother worked on some of the drawings for the Shard, and the engineering that works the cable car over the Thames, both of which i visited with family 2 years back for Mum's 80th. Had a fab time. I don't have as much time to watch KZbin vids as much now, but you are amongst my favourites when I do. You never disappoint 😊 thanks Will 👌

[@beaulieuc8910]

my relative works in the shard

[@glagolitic]

I am from about five minutes away from Putney Hill - I was totally not expecting to see you there! Putney is in fact quite noteworthy - just before the bridge on the Putney side on your right, you will have passed St Mary's Church, the site of the Putney Debates in 1647. The bridge itself is actually the second Putney Bridge, opened in 1886 to replace the first (a little further northwards) bridge which opened in 1729. It's also the start point for the annual Boat Race. The bridge was built following an incident where Sir Robert Walpole wanted to cross the water on his way back to Parliament (the crossing was, at the time, served by a ferry) but found the ferrymen on the lash at the long-demolished Swan Inn!

[@bkjunkie1553]

Get a box of baking soda & keep in fridge/freezer. It soaks up odors. Replace every couple of months. Cheap. Works. Thanks for showing London. We miss it so much!! Can't wait to return. ❤ from Atlanta, GA

[@WillsWhereabouts]

Thanks for the hack for the fridge, will have to give this a try

[@snowysnowyriver]

I drove down that road and back every working day for 15 years. You picked a really safe spot (by Central London standards). There is a lot of police activity around those streets because of the Houses of Parliament but also because of St Thomas's Hospital. Many of those sirens you heard would have been ambulances.

[@beaulieuc8910]

nice to have a packed lunch at st thomas and good loos

[@wildlifewales6016]

Loved seeing you back in Mary! This is what you’re best at in my view, keeping it simple, keeping it real, just you, the camera and a bit of cooking. I know it must be hard finding new places to stealth camp but this was really cool and a stroke of genius. I know what you mean about disappearing into your own little den when outside is chaotic, and you shut that world out and relax. Also a bit daunting with the traffic wizzing by, but glad you managed to do it and could share a different experience. So funny when you remembered that the Queen is dead. I think it’s been a while! 😆

[@GooseMcSwan]

Love the warden telling the Sprinter COACH to move on 😂

[@Jax4umalta]

I have missed stealth camping and Mary. Awesome video thanks Will

[@altclut]

Yes!

[@Quickblood1]

I work in London so know loads of park ups, the biggest problem is if you don't know the areas well you could easily come back to find your van broken in to or my worst nightmare, just gone. It's weird but sometimes I feel it's safer not to stealth park and make it obvious you're in the van.

[@beaulieuc8910]

well said most days cars are smashed or stolen now in london

[@JasonVoorheesFriday13th]

@@beaulieuc8910 I wonder why... 🤔

[@k4yser]

Sounds like a Shithole.

[@70kg589]

@@beaulieuc8910not most cars lol that’s impossible 😂🤦‍♂️

[@bwill1]

First time watcher, I really enjoyed your video! 1 thing - when I make anything that contains cooking onions, I find the stench sticks onto my clothes, my hair, my surfaces, everything. How do you manage the stench when cooking in a van? Does it not smell everything up? Take care friend 😊

[@shhhaua9426]

Lmao RIP Queen … you are so hilarious Will

[@catherineferguson7388]

Hi there Will, what a really enjoyable video in Mary, I would totally get lost in London, I think London is much better at night than in the day time. Most iconic places are all lit up. There’s also not much traffic around. That was an awesome place to park up for the night. Thank you Will. Xx🤟🏼✌️👍💕

[@stevenvanderheide2931]

A suggestion for the spaghetti Bolognese: Sear the ground meat until it achieves a crisp, golden brown through the Maillard reaction. Subsequently, add the onions, celery, carrot, and rosemary.

[@reubenhodson-pearce7824]

Did you know that Big Ben is actually the name of the bell inside. What you can see is The Elizabeth Tower.

[@noeonoohno4219]

Booooo

[@nickswales23]

I still think you should do a stay on lindisfarne Holy Island in Northumberland. When the tide come in you can't leave the island, well not until the morning anyway! Great to see Mary again!

[@TOBY_AND_LUCYS_ADVENTURES]

Little Tip; If you leave a tiny bowl of Bicarb in your fridge it will remove & prevent smells. Interesting about Sterling regards age of people & of camper, i will try them for a quote when mine is due.

[@stevend3910]

Good to see a stealth 😊.......nice one brother

[@WillsWhereabouts]

☺

[@poerava]

Thank you so much for sharing this video. Those shades on the front window and side windows are amazing.

[@ceecee3488]

Oh Will....what a lovely video today. I have always wanted to tour London.....but havent the chance until today.....so I thank you so much for that. I did realize that there are no sky scrapers like the US which I can easily do without. London is just so much older looking and not subject to change anytime soon. You did a great job of finding a central place to stay so we could see most all the great places. I'm glad you didn't have any problems with parking your van there and your dish made my mouth water yet again!!!!! So yummy........will have to make it soon. Sorry you didn't have any of my famous apple pie to eat for dessert. Anyway.......thanks again for a great video.......stellar performance from the one and only Will on wheels!!!! Now get some good rest for next week. Hugs.....

[@RiddimKingdom]

There are a lot of skyscrapers in London. Do a google. He was just not in the downtown business area.

[@waynehaylett6662]

Well-done will,I only drove through London one time and that was enough to put me off for life😊

[@raylyne3844]

When you chop those onions just breathtaking through your mouth not your nose and they won't affect you . Great vid as norm

[@AidasKovalenko]

Watching from Lithuania 👍

[@stevejones2347]

Fair play…a white top *still* white after spag bol! I salute you Sir! Great video👍

[@timhoneycutt7036]

This is the type videos that I love to watch! Hey Will if you will get a small can of coffee and open it and leave it in your frig it works wonders on removing bad smells from it,

[@M-M-EXTRA]

03:11 looks like marble arch 10:48 a german dude asked me a little while back why i said ‘i used to travel a lot, mostly though into europe’ knowing i’m from london. i tried to explain to him why we use this terminology but he said we are hypocrites because the uk are a part of europe. 12:10 you cook in your van then go out reeking of onions and garlic. that’s not a pleasant smell 13:50 i got the same potato peeler and just to add you’re a hot to trot dude you are! 😍

[@nektekket852]

It's Wellington Arch...

[@noeonoohno4219]

There are a lot of quieter side roads around there in Lambeth North, especially around the train viaduct and the pineapple pub.

[@robinfuller747]

Take your left over Bolognese ,get three slices of bread...make into breadcrumbs....mix in to the left overs....make some meat balls or burgers....quick easy burgers... Same just any mince 500g x 3 slices worth breadcrumbs...add whatever you want into the mi x...then shape to burgers or meatballs...!

[@michaelsherrell6389]

Thank you very much for walking around London, and stealth camping there!

[@peaches3392]

That Was Fabulous!! I Would Love To See Something Like This Again. Myself And Probably Others Would Love To See Beautiful London. Thank You So Much!!!

[@WholesomeVince]

17:45 so what is it ? Peccorino or Parmegiano ? Make up your mind ! Honestly though, great cooking and great setup. I'm inspired. Good job !

[@kezwilkins1206]

Only just started the video. But so glad to see you doing a stealth camp again will mate. Watched Charlie's the other week so buzzing for this one to. Great to see you back in the van again.

[@TheGrumpyExplorer]

Good to see another stealth camping video. For me that’s what makes the channel

[@gerardarthur7049]

Ha ha. I stayed there the night before Remembrance Sunday! Went for burger and a pint in the pub down the road 😂

[@testpilotian3188]

I know the road you parked in, an old friend had to go up there weekly, used to park in those permit holder bays, said the cost of the ticket was cheaper than paying for a official parking spot nearer the office LOL.

[@WillsWhereabouts]

hah yea I can imagine this

[@BT-xm6ne]

I agree London is absolutely beautiful at night. I enjoyed this adventure I have never seen aney of the places you showed us in this video.

[@lefthandlee]

You been under a rock

[@SkyeGirl28]

Put a small container of coffee ground in the fridge and that will get rid of the food smell. Great to see a stealth camp video for a change and the Spaghetti alla Bolognese looked delicious.

[@Kitkat-wu3ow]

Fresh or used coffee grounds?

[@dylancarter1831]

Back on true form and an awesome video I enjoyed.

[@marcusfridh8489]

One tip, cut the bacon with scissors, far easier and much more convenient. Scissors is very handy and underrated in the kitchen

[@bushcrafty7274]

Perfect for cutting pizza 🍕 👌

[@RiddimKingdom]

Or just not eat dead pigs. Cus that’s fkn vile

[@joshuaswift9999]

Loved the flog 😊 glad ur friends with Charlie pauly i watch both of you on here

[@robinfuller747]

Stardrops....to clean the frige...use it neat....then rinse etc...

[@BdManus]

A classic Will's Whereabouts, excellent video. Mary's looking great.

[@lynmoore8355]

hey will great Vvlog....... sorry you couldn't park close to the londone eye as Charley did but hey text him say I am here need a park lol...... your park up is brilliant well done..... parking in the meddle of London is amazing, well done and OMG that spag bog looks delicilious. did you catch up with Charlie?. that would be good if you did on utube.well done slept in van in central london.

[@chegwindone]

Cook the tommy paste off for a few mins when the mince is cooked Will

[@TheMixCurator]

Would have been much much quicker to avoid Putney Bridge and just hit Battersea or Vauxhall Bridge to get to Bucks Palace. Its also much quicker to get across London south of the river through Southwark (if you want to go from Victoria to Liverpool Street for example).

[@janajackson7015]

Just found your channel. London beautiful hi from Alabama will watch again

[@TTLVID]

Chessington! my grandad used to live on hook road in the Georgian house just up from hook & Chessington library, it's called orchard court.

[@Lee-fh2wj]

Awesome video and a little toot around London again awesome and I can't wait to try out the recipe that u provided. Thanks for sharing Will your video, cheers mate!

[@NicolajVR]

I am always enjoying your videos, dreaming of one day to have my own camper van. - thanks for sharing your days with us! Cheers bro.😄

[@gracedenton3737]

Used to go round the back of Buckingham Palace,driving national express coaches

[@douglasvick9703]

Real Stealth Camping is in a Van Van ....No windows ...No front windscreen curtains .No indication of accomodating anyone...Clean Tidy and simple(Like Me)....This has been and is my Modus Operandi for many years....All Europe and beyond ...European cities need Crit Air stickers...(Easy).Euro 5and 6 OK.....Continue to Live The Dream Folks.......

[@alesharobinson8461]

Brilliant stay in London at least u found a parking place different from the country super video as always will looking forward to the next one x

[@WretchedOgre]

I've been thinking about Van life. Good content. Subbed cause of the spagbol. One of my favs, lol.

[@hectorduncan7449]

That's the spag bol recipe I use, and it is fantastic.

[@allanjacobs3735]

Shoutout Charlie Pauly 🤘🏻😁 I watched that video haha

[@lisaarmstrong3805]

Nice to see you back😀 it seems such along time since you posted last, enjoyed as always

[@alfin9189]

Your videos have always been an inspiration for me.

[@pipmcscot7078]

Great to see you back in your own am doing what you do best

[@espenr1]

It's the Norwegian embassy. Actually, one of our country most important ones🙂

[@Bug-in-the-green]

Good to see Mary again, enjoyed the video. You do need a bigger plate/bowl though and always mix the pasta and sauce before serving 😆

[@tobysherring1369]

Do you keep your fridge running when you're not using the van? Usually best to leave the door open if not running, to prevent stale air.

[@sospra25]

put open baking soda box in the fridge to get rid of the stench just keep it mounted someway so it doesnt spill while driving

[@TravelWithTheLinthwaites]

I love this Chanel! I also love your blinds in the front cab area - what are they and where are they from please? Amazing!

[@Matthew-m6c2p]

Hey wills l have even stealth camped at the city of York train station here in the uk

[@philje123]

Not bad. We used to live in York and recently went to visit. We ended up paying over £75 for the night to camp at the Joseph Rowntree Caravan park. We unfortunately can't get away with stealth camping as we have a 7m motorhome.

[@hennnnerz]

Hi Will, I want to do a similar drawer table and seat layout. I notice your table bounces a bit when cutting. Do you have any tips on how to design it to be a bit more sturdy?

[@annrimmington8690]

More interesting than your usual supermarket carpark Will, nice one 😊

[@WillsWhereabouts]

There's a reason I stopped doing those haha

[@danielhorton5814]

I liked those videos 😢

[@PaulaBean]

Some bypassers, at night: "Oi, that van suspiciously smells like an italian restaurant."

[@philfyphil]

Toss the spaghetti in a large knob of butter and a teaspoon of marmite. And it needs to be wholemeal spaghetti :-)

[@kubby206]

Some of the oldie great stuff! Miss the first few videos 😢

[@susannahleggatt939]

I keep reminding myself about the Queen too.

[@marcusfridh8489]

Who can blame you, she did reign for 2-3 generations of common wealth. 70 years

[@nats311]

Ahhh Will I’m round the corner from Buckingham palace we could have had Fajitas !!!😂😂

[@sbjchef]

great stealh, nice to see you back on form

[@melissawaite6018]

Was cracking up when you mentioned the Queen, then remembered she’d passed. The blessing and the kiss, lol

[@marcusfridh8489]

And i think most brittish still cant help singing " god save the queen" after all she was the queen for 70 years, that is roughly two-three generations. So i cant blame them.

[@waynejarrell1]

I love this video, it's brilliant. 😎💯

[@lindalawrie148]

That was ballsy. I tried stealth camping in New Forest in August. I was nicely parked out of sight. And I looked up and there was creepy gut Martin warning me to move on. I was not happy to be evicted. Remember I am 70. But I truly loved your London park up. ❤️

[@DownTheRoadWithDiane]

Great video can I ask what windscreen mount are you using for camera.

[@PhoenixMoonbeam]

Nice, very much a west central London/Westminster site seeing, although most of east central i.e The City might be less interesting, you do have stuff like St. Pauls and Tower of London stuff though. Did you get to Trafalger square? It's just a walk up Whitehall from where parliament is and from there I like to have a stroll around that whole Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus, Oxford Street, Soho, Chinatown etc areas. Most of the interesting stuff is north of the river but a walk along the South Bank like from where the big wheel is and head east can be nice too.

[@michaeljohnson1006]

I expected the only fools and horses music 🤣 Brilliant!

[@welshieworldwide]

All well and good but a big expense for a night, especially when you consider the ULEZ fee x2 for the day you drove in and the day you drove out, plus the congestion charge x2 for the same period of time

[@williamhughes8592]

Been watching your videos the last couple of days.great crack mate keep up the great work

[@paulroossien5322]

Nice one will great van stealth camp london is a bit mad nice and close to those landmarks cheers atb

[@djphilipj]

Very cozy inside your van.

[@soniayoung7531]

Heyy Will nice tour of London beautiful scenery, dinner looked delicious awesome video thanks for sharing stay safe

[@simonandthelyricalpoets]

I really enjoyed this stealth adventure! Fellow camper van owner here, and also now a new subscriber.

[@derektrotter4287]

Mate should have done pie n mash or shepherds pie or jellied eals 😂😂

[@ChrisSmith-qq4mv]

Toronto ❤❤ Loved it 😁 Will 😊

[@mlposavec]

Not surprised by the sirens, stayed at a hotel at Lambeth and Kensington years ago and heard them all night. Think they had a branch of police near by.

[@todmeister15]

Really enjoyed this video 😊

[@jahanas22]

A nice return of stealth camping.

[@mell_gif]

I'm all about LDN stealth camping. Maybe some more UK cities in the future 😉 🇬🇧

[@drtimakianeurosurgery9601]

hi - been watching the channel since covid times - always enjoyed them - keep it energetic and funny as always - big shoutout from south africa

[@thebudgetbackpackers]

Great video Will! Loved the stealth parking in downtown London with Mary. What an amazing meal too. Thanks for sharing! :)