We Found a Laboratory HIDDEN under an ABANDONED Mansion!

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A house.......with an underground chemical lab????
In this explore we visit an old Mansion in the English countryside,
Built in 1878, this household once entertained the likes of Queen Victoria's sons.
Until recently it formed part of the rural campus of a well known college, as we venture down into the basement, we discover vast underground labyrinths of labs!
This reminds me so much of Spencer Mansion from Resident Evil, the mansion then being a facade for the sinister work in the underground complex.
Will we find the undead...........
#abandonedplacesuk #abandonedmansion #residentevil #vacanthaven #urbexuk #abandonedplaces #urbex #derelictplaces

[@nannyofmany8315]

Superb Alex. That Hothouse conservatory sold that to me. Beautiful beautiful building. Thanks Alex, taking all the risks so we can all enjoy your finds!

[@VacantHaven]

Glad you liked! It was baking in there lol. And you're welcome Nanny 😊

[@bjohn1681]

Brilliant work 👏 Loved this. Thanks very much. For anyone interested, the Manor House became 'out of bounds' to staff and students in July 2014. There have been plans to sell the house off and convert it into luxury apartments but there has been outcry over this, as the University still intends to keep running the campus (in the many other buildings on the land). Only the house and formal gardens would be sold. Due to the backlash, all plans are still on hold....6 years later.

[@MissPresley69]

Interesting, I was wondering why it's just sitting there abandoned. Thanks for the info. 🙌🙋🏻‍♀️🙌

[@VacantHaven]

B John thanks for the info 👍 🙏

[@lorchid23]

Watching from S.E. Tennessee, and I’m blown away how such a beautiful building could simply be left to rot. Thank you for yet another fantastic exploration, gentlemen!

[@VacantHaven]

You're welcome! Glad you liked that explore, such a unique building

[@Euragone68]

Yeah with all the homelessness.. you'd think they'd use some of these old building...

[@minixtvbox]

13 Tory scum years equals a poverty UK

[@glynluff2595]

The problem is money. These vast properties just after WWII attracted astonishing amounts of tax so that families sold the contents and gave the properties to the state or applied to demolish. Some were taken as institutions others became used schools or research institutes. These were run by companies who made profits or losses. Land was sold off the buildings remained but could not be demolished by this time but were severely expensive to maintain and were left to rot by companies that were headquartered abroad. They don’t care and would like these to fall down and sell the sites. The houses themselves have no validity today as you can well see. They were only viable to highly monied people 120 years ago or more who could engage very large staffs for little money.

[@Imat111]

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[@247ahupa]

Absolutely gorgeous property! The woodwork is stunning. I couldn’t get over the size of this place. Great episode. Thanks for bringing us to these great places.

[@JamieCrain5349]

😅 when you made the noise faking a sensor sound😂 I love when you guys are messing with each other get spooked

[@darrellmann7468]

The first building you came across is called an orangery and victoriana had them built to show of their wealth to house rare and exotic plants

[@fredsimmons2793]

Your skill Alex in touring these complexes is getting better each time! You deliver quality content and I appreciate it!

[@VacantHaven]

Very kind of you Fred! I hope it comes across that I just love an explore, just a big kid really 😉👍

[@rosebooth7367]

Well that was a nice surprise! Designed by my mates great, great grandfather as a private house ...

[@belindahopkins7875]

Love the green house. Cup of tea in middle of winter 😂. Enjoyed the older parts.

[@lissanne9769]

I think the majority of the lowest level was for science-based research on plants. None of it looked like biology of anything else. When this place was a college, students may have studied about farming. Loved the video guys, Thanks. This is a gorgeous place to explore and then show us all you've seen. So Thanks again.

[@lesleybissmire8297]

Amazing 👏

[@brianrowlands9751]

Prof. Michael Hassell (named on one of the notices) is an important internationally renowned biologist, working primarily on insect ecology. There is nothing particularly secretive in the research work carried out here at Imperial College Silwood Park campus, previously and now - just making best use of available space at the time.

[@ps4games164]

I can't believe such thing is abandoned. It cost millions. If the owner want to move he could just sell the mansion on discount. He could still earn millions and help another to get excellent mansion.

[@vincerasell2071]

Wonderful explore team. Watching from New Zealand and love your content. Thankyou for being amazing

[@VacantHaven]

Wow New Zealand! Greetings from the UK, glad you're enjoying the adventures mate nd hope you enjoy the upcoming ones!

[@taniawishlist]

Alex are you educated on Tartaria history that has been untold..when you are exploring these beautiful buildings and you are blown away by the architecture this because its not built us... Look up "Auto didactic" on KZbin and a understanding of this will come to light. when you are exploring you have a better vision at what you are looking at.. Sadly all these buildings are mostly in hands of gov or elites. this to hide our history..but its coming to light💞🙏🌻

[@Weeeewriter]

Thank you for taking the time to create these videos, we appreciate it. You three are an awesome team xx

[@Marciawren]

WOW.. You explore some wonderful places... Such Beautiful woodwork and that stained glass window at the end, gorgeous... Look forward to the next one... Thanks so much Alex!

[@sharonwashington8150]

Super building with some very interesting features. Eddie, may I say reminds me of a runaway train. I do not think I have come across an explorer as fast as he. And he does not seem to get out of puff. lol. Hope this great building is saved and goes on to be occupied for a long time to come. Thanks for the great video, guys.

[@maz121able]

He makes me laugh

[@sharonwashington8150]

@@maz121able Me too

[@VacantHaven]

Fast Eddie strikes again!! Cheers for watching Sharon!!

[@raven5087]

Beggers belief that beautiful buildings like this are empty. Really enjoyed this one. Thanks Alex 😃

[@VacantHaven]

You're welcome Raven, yeah such a unique find this one! So much to go through as well.

[@wonkydonkey2650]

Really enjoyed this exploration guys... All sorts of ideas run through my head when I see these rooms (especially that chain and lock). Better you than me! Will keep on watching from New Zealand. Be careful 😮

[@clarepartrick1066]

I think I will be on the edge of my seat with this one, very fitting for 🎃 halloween can’t wait.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧👌

[@UrbanParanormalXplores]

I agree

[@rogerfleury3591]

168th! Scary basement guys! MAD SCIENTIST AREA! Roger in Pierre South Dakota USA

[@stevearthur4261]

So crazy! These places are insane. The fact that they had multiple uses over the years is incredible enough but then to see them abandoned or at least out of use is wild. Makes sense as they must be a nightmare to keep in good condition and to run/heat etc but looking at the billions of pounds that the 1% have and the thousands of people without homes and then you get places like this just sitting there…it’s all so screwed up. Anyway, thanks for the amazing explores guys! Keeping me sane at work 🤣

[@VacantHaven]

It is eye watering the amount that has to go in to just basic maintenance, let alone restoration! Such a cool place to look around, I'm glad I could distract you at work for a bit 😉 Cheers for watching 👍

[@Marilyn195]

Wow beautiful facade,enjoyed seeing all the old woodwork,still some beauty in some of the rooms indoors,interesting the greenhouse still in good condition,a little eery seeing the storage/lab rooms in the basement,thxs for the explore Alex,enjoyed it👍😊🇨🇦😊

[@VacantHaven]

Yeah such character to this place, with a story. If walls could talk! Cheers for watching and commenting Marilyn

[@lissanne9769]

Thank you guys for this gorgeous find and tour. Wonderful work in exploration.

[@jeremy5363]

Very cool explore! Fun to see Alex being sneaky and Pompeye’s jump scare, it adds an element of fun to the video. Great work!👍👍

[@VacantHaven]

😁👍 cheers, glad you liked that one!

[@jeremy5363]

@@VacantHaven I meant to give Ned a shout out too! Good job!

[@williamdrijver4141]

Plants in there = someone looks after the place. Interesting building.

[@dastarr1423]

Loved the video! Thanks for taking us along!!!

[@sharonleong7120]

I will be watching it later. It will be a great and interesting exploration once again. Thanks Alex.👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️

[@starkRECORDINGS]

LOL @17:00 you even had my heart pumping. Great explore, guys, thanks.

[@cjbree]

Another good explore! You never disappoint. It was good seeing Ned on one again, too.

[@trenawawrzyniak4397]

Watching from USA,PA. This looks like it was a medical college?? Why don't you do research on the building. This was beautiful.

[@laurencegoulty3196]

Another great explore😊

[@kathpayne4364]

Wow that place was huge.. Wonder what went on in the basement? Not seen anyone else explore this one. Nice to see both Vacant Haven's not forgetting pompeye. Take care guy's. 👍

[@cturner7050]

Sad it's so expensive to maintain...beautiful wood work. Glad Ed is there. ❤

[@markh9308]

Enjoyable explore Alex Ned and Pompey quality viewing mad a place like that being empty enjoying your explores great 👍 👍👍👍

[@HD-dz4uk]

Really enjoyed this one, especially Nedd catching you both out. Nice rooms upstairs but those cellars were a bit weird, keep up the good work Alex its definitely appreciated. 👍

[@VacantHaven]

Cheers HD yeah Ned shat us up a bit there lol. Such a crazy sized basement, who knows what went on down there?

[@guzzi67]

Another great video..keep up the good work 👍

[@johnlindley7403]

This sounds awesome, really looking forward to it.

[@newchapterbegins]

You could put a huge grow in there. It’s not checked because if it was security would of been there within 30 minutes if it was important

[@PnPModular]

love it when you three go on an explore pompeye cracks me up.. quality explore lads this is epic..

[@VacantHaven]

Thanks PnP Glad you enjoyed 😁👍

[@annvd71]

The locust room: The locust room also known as the chamber of locusts, it’s the second chamber inside the apocalypse temple. It was introduced in EP 44 The perfect swarm. just looked that name up but can’t be good what they have done down there.

[@user-jz3qq5gr6g]

What a beautiful place this is .Thanks for an amazing video . 🇨🇦

[@manniesreactionchannel3808]

Brilliant work and I just subscribed to your channel.

[@mikes3975]

Thanks for another interesting explore lads👍

[@scarletmontana7]

Thanks guys always a pleasure to watch your explores ❤

[@VacantHaven]

Cheers Scarlet glad you enjoyed! It was a pretty unique one this! 👍

[@georgesmith8113]

Awesome place. Great video. 👍👍👍👊😎

[@fayecox9401]

Wow. I’d love that as a home great find guys and stay safe on your travels

[@littlep1004]

Can't wait for this Alex love all your explores

[@VacantHaven]

Thank you Little p hope you enjoyed 👍

[@weyayemanjoe3082]

I always like his Explores 👍

[@Glorindellen]

Amazing property!

[@DaveysRoom]

This fully gives me Spencer Mansion vibes!

[@beckeymcmillen6707]

hey Guys I enjoy the videos I give It a thumbs up everytime , just never comment. So I look forward to them every Sunday.

[@VacantHaven]

Thanks for the comment, glad you're enjoying the adventures 👍

[@maverickflint1991]

That place was huge. I like the atrium was nice and bright😊👍

[@darrellmann7468]

Super can't stop watching 😊

[@VacantHaven]

Nice one, glad you enjoyed Darrell

[@Laura-Kitty]

Oh labs as in "laboratories". I thought you found Laboradors under the house.

[@gail727]

Stunning house

[@wwildman6800]

This would make a great haunted house for Halloween. Great video!!!

[@RobTSLA]

Great explore

[@VacantHaven]

Cheers Rob 👍

[@conniejohnson290]

Awesome video!

[@VacantHaven]

Thank Connie glad you liked that explore 😁👍

[@alecjefferson6993]

Who’s paying the electricity bills?? Could it be experimental food, crops lavatory, making mosquito proof crops??

[@antiplacebo221]

This looks like one of the locations where the UK mini series of War of The worlds was filmed.

[@wendydee3007]

They state on the website that this Imperial College campus was focused on biological ecology and evolution. So why did they build a nuclear reactor here in 1965?

[@magdastar1709]

I've watched a few of your videos now and so grateful for the chance to see inside these magnificent buildings. Please can I recommend a channel called My Lunch Break. He's been deep diving on these old building, he's uncovered much that has been hidden. ❤

[@VacantHaven]

Thanks for watching and commenting 👍 I'll have a look at that channel, cheers

[@magdastar1709]

@VacantHaven thanks for responding. One of the reoccurring themes with these ancient buildings is the amount of time they took to design and construct, most are usually completed in under 2 years, bear in mind they were all built without so much as an electric screw driver, as power tool didn't come into use until the late 1800s, long after these building were erected. The other problem that seems to go with these buildings is the lack of a building merchants' names being provided, the suppliers and transporters of materials required. I'm sure what you and your mates are doing has come at the right time for the right reasons.

[@surreygirl2075]

Amazing beauiful house and ground are 🌹 lovely

[@andrewattenboroughtwothumb4697]

Crazy but an interesting historical building

[@glenyshanlon5112]

Amazing place boys well done great video it was never ending just sub to your channel 😀

[@VacantHaven]

Thank you Glenys! Glad you enjoyed the explore 👍

[@BlytheWorld1972]

Great Video as per usual going to binge watch a lot of your older videos at the weekend :)

[@laurabrooks7655]

They used to study biological pest, disease, and weed management there.

[@surreygirl2075]

Guys love the building outside nice big rooms hope someone will buy the building furniture gone so some ones moved out

[@MrGriffo666]

this place has a serious resident evil vibe!

[@jennycampbell5236]

Do you think heating was on to protect those beautifully preserved architectural features. The basements were staggering. I am dumbfounded.

[@edwinthompson6510]

hey guys some place you guys certainly find the best been a muti-used mansion Lord n Lady????? that glass-house was in its day used for tropical plant growing Lord n Lady whoever would take tea served by the butler in there ,,,,, its called a orangery,,,,, Edwin John,,,, Beverly Hills California US

[@karenfarr1335]

Amazing place

[@JamieCrain5349]

4:18 the chain 😱

[@Whitecizel1]

The face on the fireplace is the all seeing eye. The SON.SUN.

[@firstclassgaming2599]

Good video

[@dawnblake5621]

I love castle and I hope do more videos

[@hahomy]

Great video Alex really enjoyed this explore what an amazing place such a shame yet again it's just sitting there going to waste and rotting away, keep up the good work 👍 and great content 👍💖 thanks for sharing 👍

[@sarahathersuch303]

Great as usual guys xx

[@weyayemanjoe3082]

Great explore Alex, that place was Awesome 👍

[@jerroldmcley4347]

Place is awesome was it once a home 🏘️

[@kathysantaite825]

I hope you used sage before and after!

[@roomullan3050]

Fabulous building but obviously caretakered

[@evemae6819]

How do the plants get water in a glass enclosure? The place reminds me of a sanatorium.

[@VacantHaven]

There would be a sprinkler and humidity system to keep it warm and moist, almost tropical. Very cool place

[@wpontius4355]

That place is a maze, I'd be lost in there forever.

[@gaynor3976]

Brilliant an explore with Sat Nav Ed and Incognito Ed and our Alex. Interesting place with a few secrets hidden in the basement by the looks. Great explore......no climbing lol. Thanks Alex xx

[@neilclark1681]

One solid steel safe, and two bank-type vaults (one of them locked tight).

[@jerroldmcley4347]

Man you are going so fast your missing a lot of architecture

[@superk6487]

Maybe we can house loads of the elderly there this winter to keep them warm. With the price of energy

[@Andrea-73]

Beautiful place! Thx Alex 👍 💖

[@bearded653]

love it great video,, would love too come across shit like this,,

[@surreygirl2075]

They need the heating for the plants

[@Marilyn195]

Hi from BC🇨🇦

[@VacantHaven]

Hi Marilyn ✌️

[@allyanderson6755]

Yes theres some rot here and there but seriously...there shouldn't be any homeless people or families struggling after job loss. Places like this could be given the basics in the better safer areas to give dry short term living for genuine cases .even a week or two up to a few months it could be life changing. Unbelievable how the power is still on...shameful 😢

[@tomminator1]

Whose watering the indoor plants

[@Whitecizel1]

Check for bones in the furnaces.

[@Jay-gr9ij]

Wow

[@gavindxb6969]

I used to live next to this, and the new facilities are just around the corner. There's a decommissioned nuclear reactor there.

[@GlenJDiamond]

Awesome and super quick explore. I loved the woodwork in that Atrium and some of the grand rooms with those ceilings. I think Pompeye is right about the conservatory - should be full of Parrots! 🦜🦜🪴🥬🦜🦜

[@michaelobrien9825]

This property is eventually going to be used as something else, with the electricity still working.

[@UrbanParanormalXplores]

Amazing find well done great video 👻

[@VacantHaven]

Cheers Clare, hope your explores are going well 👍

[@UrbanParanormalXplores]

@@VacantHaven would like to meet up one day pls message David pls sort something out it would be nice to see you guys

[@VacantHaven]

@@UrbanParanormalXplores would be good 👍

[@constructive7017]

Потрясающее место

[@VacantHaven]

Glad you enjoyed the explore 👍👍