This 750 year old ABANDONED Inn has everything left inside!

[@JanCoates-w8p]

This is my partners feed. Thank you guys for going there and posting your record. At least there is some photographic record of the Inn in its last throws which for me and many others is a very sad moment! I used to live opposite this pub and my family have all been connected to it. My dad was head chef in the sixties and I recognize areas of the kitchen and the servery leading into the Tudor ballroom used for dinner and dances and discos in the seventies. The original inn I believe was built in the thirteenth century and was the front bar nearest the road. Under that flooring board is stone flags from the original Mediaeval Inn. The builder ( I do not know his name) in the forties used reclaimed church and medieval building salvage as a result of the second world war to extend and build this mega-pub. It was frequented from people far and wide especially from London for dinner/dances and weekly discos etc.. The Round table were regular customers and held many events there. There was even a weekly Antique market held there during the eighties. I used to be the cloakroom attendant during the seventies! My sister was a waitress and my mother a bookkeeper. It would be lovely to see the Inn restored but otherwise the fixtures and timbers and stained glass should be going to museums or into research. Who knows what secrets they may hold?! Many timbers may have come from Tudor ships originally. Please get someone involved like National Heritage or National Trust at least to be part of the demolition which is obviously what the the developers want! Thank you

[@VacantHaven]

Thank you very much for the comment. Glad we could take you along for the nostalgia! It looked and sounded like it had a really good atmosphere back in the day, it really is a shame what's happening to it now! Thank you for all the info, very interesting. 😁👍

[@juliacobb4355]

What was the reason for its decline? This place is so lovely. It’s a real shame!

[@gonsolop2429]

You know all this information, the location, & you expect the trespassers to contact public authority figures to reclaim the antiques. Its my understanding that these guys simply intrude, goofoff some, show their vids on youtube so that such public figures are overwhelmingly notified by viewers like yourself to somehow save the antiques legally.

[@BettyBoop1938]

throes

[@astrodonut1]

It was beautiful when I went there in the 70's. I used to help collect glasses Fridays and Saturdays. Saw some amazing bands. many memories.

[@VacantHaven]

Thank you for the Comment! I hope it gets some better treatment now.

[@defiantsx24]

Where is this please?

[@meichong8278]

​@@defiantsx24 Its ..The Manor House just outside Cowdenbeath Scotland ..... easy to find once you're there .

[@bencilia1]

Such a shame it went under during Covid. We got married there nearly 6 years ago. Still drive past it all the time. Hopefully one day someone will take it on and refurbish it. Thanks for the vid Iv been dying to see inside for ages now

[@twig3288]

If it’s a listed building the reinstatement could be prohibitively expensive, ironically.

[@julieb5707]

That was a stunning place. I hope it gets restored and not turned into flats! Eddie makes me laugh 😂. This deserves another watch tonight. Thanks guys for another amazing and enjoyable explore.

[@VacantHaven]

You're welcome Julie, glad you enjoyed the tour and the rendition of 2 becomes 1 by the one and only Pompeye 🤣

[@gonsolop2429]

I 2nd this opinion. I love the old stuff, the rich history, BIG SHAME the black has yet to be treated & this place left too rot. What would it take to buy it, responsibly remove to an onsite warehouse the added antiques from the 50s onward, ( for research & museums ) And restore the pub into it's likeness from say....the 1700s? ( With all the original parts still intact. )

[@Beautiful-Gestures]

Great find guys. I love watching Ed 'bazz' around with his enthusiasm. Back in Tudor times you paid taxes on your windows, the bigger the windows were the more tax you'd have to pay, hence most Tudor buildings were built with small windows.

[@VacantHaven]

Haha glad you like! Thanks for the info 😁👍

[@lindathomas5500]

The placement of that window looking inwards means that is where the great hall would have been in the original Tudor building (the dining hall) it enabled the young females to discreetly watch the proceedings without having to come into contact with those dining! The stairs would never have been there!

[@paulvamos7319]

Thank you for taking us pubbing Alex! That is still a beautiful place and the wood paneling looked amazing. Not much graffiti either which is nice. Stay safe and keep exploring.

[@Carol......]

What a cracking little place, some lovely features in there, love the little black windows 😍 We were even treated to the musical delights of 2 become 1 from Ed, Yesterday from Alex and the grand finale of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star from Ray ........what more could we ask of a truly outstanding cast 👏 🤩 Cheers guys, enjoyed that, see you all next week xx 😘💙

[@VacantHaven]

Lol glad you enjoyed the many talents of our crew! Cheers for watching Carol 😁👍

[@user-cc9cc6sx1k]

Wow! This looks like another great explore

[@VacantHaven]

Cheers M hope you enjoyed

[@lissanne9769]

What a beautiful place you found for the video today. The amount of stained glass is phenomenal. I've never seen an abandoned place with so much "real" leaded stained in one place. I wonder how old they are. A lot of the rooms are incredibly large, almost as if it was for an entire village for meeting or other reasons. I think looking at the inside of this building is much bigger that it looks like from the outside. The structures had many buildings and rooms added on over the centuries. At least the architecture was kept in place with the additional structures. This was a wonderfull adventure. Thank you all very much for this beautiful and incredible tour.

[@sharonleong7120]

Great content as always. Keep up the good work. Thanks Alex. 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️

[@VacantHaven]

As always great comment! Cheers Sharon 👍

[@kathpayne4364]

Wow.. Awesome the original house /house's would have been gorgeous back in the day. I'll leave the black mould thanks.. 😅 Eddie is like a child at Christmas 😂.. Thank you for sharing. K

[@VacantHaven]

Cheers Kath! Glad you enjoyed 😁👍

[@jennycampbell5236]

That was an awesome find Alex So much history in that old building. The beautiful old oak beams in the ceiling and the tiny windows. It must have been quite luxurious when it was built back in the 13th century. All that damp and mould is ruining it now.

[@Trish1]

Awesome place - for once I can say that I’ve been there !! 🤩 Used to live nearby many years ago 😱 and it was the place to go on a Friday night! Always busy, full of character and charm and visited by lots of famous people as you noticed. Hope the building is quickly saved before further decay. Thanks so much for the video - good one 👍👍

[@VacantHaven]

Nice one Trish, cheers for the comment! This must have been a Nostalgic one for you! Hopefully it gets some TLC and not bulldozed.

[@Trish1]

Funny how memories crop up when you least expect them! Rarely visit that area but now i think I need to !! 😆

[@defiantsx24]

Where is this place in the UK

[@meichong8278]

​@@defiantsx24 Cowdenbeath

[@LemonPuf]

@@defiantsx24 in Kent. South East

[@carolevans5285]

What a shame its been left like that. If only i was rich id buy and restore that pub. Its amazing . Why are they left like that its beyond me. I love that young guy. Very smart guy

[@pompeye1521]

I would just like to say thank you everyone For Watching Alex's videos And for supporting him as he do Brilliant work on these videos Look forward to doing more for you all keep up the likes see you soon 🤙🤙

[@VacantHaven]

Cheers mate! It's been a good old laugh, here's to more 🤙🤙

[@lisaodd3196]

Pompeye, you're a legend, you have us stitches. My other half introduced his Year 8's to VacantHavens today, we've spent the last 4 days watching you guys and we need to tell people about you. Some incredible locations and you're all very respectful. Why didn't you get the monk picture, absolutely hilarious 😂.

[@gaynor3976]

Love seeing you explore with him too Pompeye x

[@theoddjobcentre6686]

​@@VacantHavenshame national trust couldn't take that on

[@colintook3357]

Always good to see you on an explore Pompeye, for some golden comedy moments, keep it up.

[@vicpower5034]

I'm left feeling so sad and angry that such an historic and beautiful building can be left to deteriorate to this degree. It is our history, our legacy that this be preserved. Our government should be helping the hospitality industry to survive. It is an essential part of our culture.

[@louisesummers3526]

Another cool find 😎 👌 waiting for the next one already!

[@VacantHaven]

Cheers Louise 👍

[@allanbrewer3898]

Such a nice place I hope they do it back up it would have been nice in it’s hey day. Another great explore from you guys. It’s nice to see Steve Ray and Ned exploring with you again. Ed is so funny when he jokes around. Regards Allan.

[@VacantHaven]

Cheers Allen much appreciated! Glad you enjoyed the tour

[@gaynor3976]

What a fabulous place and I hope that it doesn't get trashed and those gorgeous stained glass windows get broken. So sad to see it in this state neglected and forgotten.What a shame you couldn't get into the bedrooms. Great explore with the gang thanks Alex xx

[@VacantHaven]

You're welcome Gaynor glad you enjoyed the tour and I hope it does get the care it deserves!

[@H.Ali_08]

I love your videos. Stumbled across your channel and it is an absolute gem of a find. Like that you are English and film in England makes it more relatable. You are braisin and all have such great fun filming these videos and are very respectful to the places you visit. Apologies I am new to your channel so don't know everyone's name but the slightly more elderly gentleman is absolutely hilarious - he really makes me laugh every time. Keep this superb content coming !

[@Jetmh71]

What an awesome building....Nice one lads 😁👌🏻

[@VacantHaven]

Thanks Jet 😁👍

[@patkilmurray4702]

Truly amazing explore, so enjoyable to watch.

[@VacantHaven]

Thanks Pat, very kind! Glad you enjoyed the tour 😁👍

[@bunchofgrapesorafig]

Watched it back a second time. Best wishes lads, from south Wales

[@1962_VDub]

Wow Guys! I used to go this place in the late 80s. They used to have a hip hop night on a Thursday called The Road Block! As soon as I could drive at 17 we used always go to The Grasshopper! So sad! Cheers Guys!

[@cuhurun]

The scallop shells in the stained glass represent 'palmers', a symbol used by those who'd been on crusade to the Levant or just pilgrimage out to the Holy Lands.

[@johnlindley7403]

Looks amazing.

[@carolevans5285]

You can see those windows are original. Amazing place such a same. ❤

[@1MartinWaite]

Wow what a stunning villa have you popped over the channel to find such splendour?

[@MrBillzebud]

This is in England.

[@1MartinWaite]

@@MrBillzebud I was joking with him.

[@magdastar1709]

Loved watching you guys film this old building, I would have lived to have gone through those old books ❤

[@dukelikins]

Thank u for the awesome video from Opelika Alabama USA

[@minxymushroom3054]

Beautiful building love the original period features . My type of pub . :) it’s seems to go on and on : Didn’t realise Eddie dabbled in Am Dram ? ;) love the mixture of banter / giggles amongst you lads and historical and social commentary . I do think at the end of this year we need to have a chart of the best and worst toilets and bathrooms ;) this old pub is making me miss my old flat attached to an old pub :( brilliant explore as always but bitter sweet .

[@Marlin-proboscis16]

Looks like this place won't be here much longer. Planning for a care home, means it will be demolished. It's sad we don't give a damn about our ancient past in any form😢

[@tishalaubach4626]

That place was amazing and has a lot of history with it. Thank you for a wonderful video. Love your humor 😄. Keep up the good work

[@VacantHaven]

Cheers Tisha, glad you enjoyed the explore and the variety performances lol

[@tishalaubach4626]

I just love you and Jess. Your such beautiful people who are the beauty in every thing that surrounds you. 🙏

[@granthoward1770]

What a beautiful place, something interesting every second. The humour from you guys always creases me up, such great entertainment! Love ya!

[@fredsimmons2793]

This one was rich in life Alex.The people that started this place were deeper than we think.

[@ablankpage295]

That is gorgeous

[@VacantHaven]

It really is a stunning place!

[@reneemercer5950]

Beautifully preserve, in some ways, this is one of my favorites.

[@VacantHaven]

Thank you Renee 😁👍

[@tjmakerextraordinaire]

Love the guy playing “Yesterday,” “ Jingle Bells” and maybe “Dueling Banjos” on the piano?

[@gonsolop2429]

This would be a great place to hold WarHammer Tournaments, HarryPotter events, Rugby ceremonies, etc, etc. Such a wealth of history for all too enjoy for decades.

[@emmablack9663]

I had my 18 birthday party there! Many years Thursday nights were for divorced in desperate for the older generation… I’ve just realised I’m now that age!!! It’s only been closed for the last few years… such a waste!!!

[@VacantHaven]

Hope it brought back some good memories! Thanks for watching

[@virginiaeckley3047]

That place is beautiful, I enjoyed every minute of your video

[@ChrisSmith-qq4mv]

Hi can't wait 😊

[@T_The_Asogian]

Beautiful video and exploration. I recently explored an inn situated in the Kent area. Incredible sites in this great county. Thumbs up for the upload. T

[@carolevans5285]

Thank you for posting such interesting vids. Love watching you 2 lads exploring. ❤

[@kruger-3522]

That is the old "Grasshoppers" in Surrey. It was getting done up but now seems abandoned, it was left to decay during covid. It was a great pub at one time, I met a very nice lady there once. We sat by that lovely open fire it was glorious!! They use to do some legendary singles nights there, it was open til like 2-3 in the morning, the club bit was.

[@Funeeman]

The money ran out.

[@greywebs1944]

A few well known names on that plaque Will Carling Jimmy Greaves And Paddy Pantsdown 🤣 what a place apart from the bathrooms they did look naff in a place this wonderful. Loving the roof tiles aswell at your own risk mind 🤣

[@VacantHaven]

Cheers Grey! Glad you enjoyed 👍

[@sarahtaylor2492]

Love your channel, such a great team, you made me laugh out loud with the massive glory hole and the way they all ran up the stairs lol. What an amazing place. I’ll never understand how such a beautiful building can be just left x

[@clairedouglas5450]

Yes, it is a waste. I would if i had the money.

[@timebong8366]

Y'all blokes have lots of fun exploring unlike most channels on KZbin.

[@archygirl1750]

What an amazing treasure. Love your videos, and thanks for doing what you do

[@VacantHaven]

You're welcome thanks for the kind comment 😁👍

[@jerroldmcley4347]

Wow 😲😲😲😲😲 that place is incredible I sure hope it gets saved

[@maverickflint1991]

Clean up that patio and serve drinks and enjoy the ambiance 😊👍

[@daffyduk77]

Great explore. 26:01 Tory drinking hole in the Eighties - how the other half lived it up

[@VacantHaven]

🤣👍

[@maz121able]

That was a good find, but what a shame it's left like that to rott.

[@VacantHaven]

I know Maz, I hope they put it to good use! Cheers as always 😁👍

[@powerbookg4apple]

Newly subscribed and hooked already have to say this place is amazing and could make someone a beautiful home

[@VacantHaven]

Nice one! Thanks for checking out the video, and for supporting 😁👍

[@vercioliveira5497]

Parabéns um belo vídeo forte abraço a todos 🤩👍

[@VacantHaven]

Thank you Verci! Greetings from the UK amigo 👍

[@Buffalo31]

It looks like building control might have stopped the revamp because of damage done to the listed fittings when they tried to make access from the old part of the building to where the frame work of the new extension was.

[@carolynburns-y9m]

love the banter between you lot, like it when Ed gets ripped, its so funny.

[@ABCD-hb5yn]

Hopefully it gets refurbished, I’d love to visit it for a pint or 2 😎

[@SeanBainbridge-ky1mw]

Hahaha Eddy's always Making me laugh lmfao 😆😆😆 with the iron board shield 🛡️ lol 😆

[@yvonnekenny3988]

Ed is so funny,he should be on the stage😂😂😂❤and not sweeping it 😅😂

[@julesdymond8728]

What a beauty 😮 and what a waste of building 😢

[@JamieCrain5349]

😂 the ironing board/shield 🤣

[@Denise-kc8np]

Couldnt see it all! What were those people like? Well they had vision, skill and worked unbelievably hard to create this!

[@KatherineD0506]

Love watching all your videos keep up the good work

[@VacantHaven]

Cheers Katherine 😁👍

[@conniejohnson290]

I absolutely love this video! One of your best videos! I do wish you would wear a mask when there is mold!

[@ElizabethWik-nu8pd]

Absolutely fascinating yeah. Watching from.. Glasgow.😊😊

[@maverickflint1991]

That place still has potential 👍

[@carolevans5285]

Its an absolute disgrace that beautiful buliding with so much history has been left to roit. 😢

[@JudyMackirdy-v7r]

Wow fascinating place .lots of history there . 🇨🇦

[@screwthecabal6453]

That was amazing!

[@kerryjacobson5465]

When you guys walk the halls of places like this, I imagine listening to some great Procol Harum music!

[@davidwhelan1545]

What a beautiful place. Too good for flats.

[@KB-py1fk]

I got married here at the end of November 2015. So sad to see this wonderful building in this state, but that said, after my wedding the building lasted longer than my marriage! 😂

[@VacantHaven]

Thanks for the comment, sorry to hear that btw! Glad you enjoyed the video 👍

[@Thefunkybearcave]

Brother had his 21st there and we used to go to karaoke every Friday night back in the early 90’s. Would have been keen to join you lads on this one. Definitely threw my guts up on more than one occasion in the toilets and the car park

[@maverickflint1991]

That would be a fantastic business to reopen I know it would make a profit for sure!!!

[@derekmcdermott1016]

what a brilliant find must be on your top 10 list

[@ianshaw6922]

It looks an Olde Building could be that Old. Pub in Village next to ours in Barnsley has a Pub built 1045 AD originally a water mill built by Monk Bretton Monks

[@wendyconley3694]

Love watching you all , lol. Great video ,

[@elainejones7597]

This is near me it closed in 2019 for renovation it dates back to 1271 and there has been a proposal put forward in September to demolish and put a 64 bed care home in its place absolutely disgusting how can they let this happen 😢

[@howardhitchon5228]

Thanks for that information, I used to go there in the 70s was it called the grasshopper?

[@lukerichardson1638]

That simply should not be aloud if its that old!!

[@busterevetts1864]

It such a crying shame to see such beautiful buildings left to rot away..

[@fayecox9401]

Absolutely awsome guys well done

[@Chris-Explores]

What a shame that’s been trashed now when I went none of the drinks on the bar had been touched none of the windows had metal on I’m guessing the tour bus has now been

[@jimn7692]

I know this place very well! Often popped in here for a drink between 2004 - 2009 when I was staying in the area working. Was a lovely place for a pint or two and chat with locals, such a shame to see it in this state. Can remember it been quite a popular place for weekend classic car meets due to size of the car park, often you would see many fine examples of 50+ year old motors parked up.

[@VacantHaven]

Thank you for the comment, sounds like good times 👍

[@deanlilley2081]

I know this place many a night out!

[@paulsparkycresswellthetrav8919]

fantastic explore Alex

[@maverickflint1991]

I would get a company to come in and clean all that up!!!

[@annvd71]

It’s amazing. I’ve read they will reopen in the next year and going into refurbishment.

[@VacantHaven]

Let's hope so 👍

[@Super-lucky-7777]

Cheers guys

[@pauldunnell78]

This is the pub called The Grasshopper in Brasted on the A25 in Surrey I have been having a meal with wifee and friends and also on my friends weeding reception event. very nice. but sad to see this.

[@tjmakerextraordinaire]

Love the guy playing “Yesterday,” “ Jingle Bells” and maybe “Dueling Banjos” on the piano? I love love love all things colonial!

[@rogerfleury3591]

228th! EDDY MAKES ME LAUGH! It’s fascinating to see these buildings and their contents. Roger in Pierre South Dakota USA

[@neilbrownexplores1293]

Been there myself beautiful place really enjoyed watching your video

[@VacantHaven]

Thanks Neil, it's a a special place. Cheers for watching 👍

[@kernow..exp.]

Great video mate

[@stuartfletcher2378]

Crackerbox Palace , All that stained glass and wood paneling , its a crying shame that it is abandoned and going to rot . No real vandalism , but over time its going to happen . also all the liquor and soft drinks will wind up dissapearing . Thank the crew for a good tour and ratings of the bogs and loos . I loved every second of it . Stuart in Canada ..

[@georgiameier4990]

REMARKABLE FIND !

[@maverickflint1991]

I would probably rent out that room during the week or the weekend for guests.👍

[@louisebran5406]

Beautiful place,I have seen it on another channel dut deffo not explored like you have..I hope it,s saved

[@roomullan3050]

I was telling “exploring within” all the discos I went to there in the late 70s It used to be a fabulous well kept building but now in a terrible state x

[@VacantHaven]

I bet that was a laugh back in the day, very nice place for a Disco! Cheers for the comment Roo

[@LSK77_]

Haha Eddie singing spice girls has to be a meme surely 😂

[@GARdotETH]

It's got a very similar look to Smithills Hall in Bolton which was built in the 1300's! It is a beautiful Grade I listed building in a little better condition than this one though. I wish council's wouldn't let buildings like this rot....when they are gone, that's it!