Withnail and I at Uncle Monty's cottage - Picnic Cinema

No better place to watch this cult movie in its remote location : Sleddale hall near Shap (Crow crag in the film).
July 2018

[@ColonelWalterKurtz]

It's great, I've been twice. The morning after I felt like a pig had shat in my head though.

[@marwood1969]

Why is this film so special to so many people? I've thought so much about it and have a few ideas but can never full satisfy my enquiry. It's as if people actually feel part of the film; the darkness and the tragedy and the hilarity, despite it all. My wife and I made the pilgrimage to Monty's a couple of years ago one freezing February day and it was magical. We then went to the ancient church of St Andrews nearby and renewed our vows. I'll never forget it.

[@nitelite78]

Having a script where every single line is quotable is a key factor. And there's Richard E Grants acting. There is also the tragic universal and relatable truth in the film that is at some point in our lives we all go through hell - some of us make it through, some of us don't. The music is poignant too. Especially the clownish and sad end theme.

[@nigelcarren]

I am going to challenge myself to answer your question whilst lazily stirring the honey into my boring Weetabix. In my opinion, Withnail & I is the greatest film about friendship ever made, perhaps because I have never had such a friendship... This film has a depth of meaning that I cannot express in mere words.... I am however content to let it remain just a feeling, a wonderful feeling, purely because it is one that I like, a cinematic comfort-blanket...an all embracing glow rather like that kid in the Ready Brek advert. Yet also a sense of what if, and that is where it is, hope, I find this film a ray of hope. Out with the old and in with the new yet how important to remember the Vim under the sink and the five bars on. This film is a pool of both joy and sadness, one that I cannot resist dipping a toe in at least once a year, and if nobody is looking... perhaps up to my knee. Because we are after all still here, we are still players in the game, so let us not look back other than to remind ourselves that despite being weighed by our baggage we have actually come quite a distance. Best wishes

[@paulphilipempey1]

Just curious, did you all go there by mistake?

[@gofrgo]

Of Course, and I was on holiday !

[@beeDUB75]

I'm Australian, and was driving through that area last July - oh, had I known! I deliberately (not by mistake) went and had a look at Penrith because of that movie. I'll be back, I'm coming back there...

[@gofrgo]

I'm a french guy and it was a long way from home too !

[@David-dj4tw]

My dream was to visit from Australia and I did and I love the movie so much I felt a part of the movie ❤

[@marklimbrick]

Its the Shakespeare, alcohol, great retro soundtrack and locations that make this film. Crow Crag didn't have power and a similar cottage on Dartmoor was real shit in the winter with constant niggling about every amp like Apollo 13. But the film makes rain seem poetic. I reckon the last scene was the concept and script panned out from that.

[@WarrenCromartie2]

Looks perfect, and looks like you got lucky with the weather. Certainly better than the weather when Withnail and Marwell arrived there! :-)

[@bungleification]

I intend to go there even if it has to be burglary!!

[@cthoadmin7458]

I’d come over from Australia for that, chin chin.

[@gofrgo]

I came a long way but not that far!

[@crasschrisj]

I try and avoid the bottom half of the internet but, so far, the likes and comments are 100% positive. Thanks for posting this. We must have been there on a different day to you (probably the day before on the Friday).

[@Liface]

This looks hella dope. Ya'll who organized this are awesome

[@discodave6153]

Oh my. I wish I had been there.

[@beeDUB75]

what a privilege to be there

[@SmartStr33t]

This looks so good. Going to convince the wife to go next year.

[@paulmorphy6187]

And to cap the day off a screening of a film you've all seen over a 50 times....

[@stephensams9784]

We walked to Sleddale Hall last weekend,quoting much of the film on the way.

[@CatCasual]

This looks like fun. - An American in Isolation

[@simonpenum]

NO BLOODY WAY!!! I had no idea this was even remotely a thing!! What a fantastic idea and so awesome of the new owners of the property to do, is this a regular thing?

[@gofrgo]

Hi, you should check on the website edenarts.co.uk

[@robertparkes4982]

Just wonderful.....

[@Meatbeerboss]

I would of loved this. A dream of mine to even be at this location

[@gofrgo]

From your name, this place is a bit your home!

[@Meatbeerboss]

@@gofrgo lol the funny thing about it is that this is no youtube name, it's my real one.

[@krx9131]

Marwood Withnail my family used to own sleddale hall and they currently own all the farms and sheds around; it’s such a beautiful place and we’re still good friends with the current owner which is great ☺️

[@stephensams9784]

@@krx9131 we were up there last weekend,it really is a beautiful area..we only live an hours drive away.

[@carlkamuti]

I thought you might've took us inside.

[@gofrgo]

It’s private property. The owner is kind to welcome these events in his backyard.

[@spankflaps1365]

Those are the kind of windows that faces look in at.

[@cannywf1]

Did you know quotes from the film have even made their way into House Music. There’s a dance music track by Halo Varga called Future that samples when he says “making an enemy of our own future.” Check for yourself, Halo Varga - Future, it’s uploaded here on KZbin.

[@gofrgo]

I didn't know that. I'll check. Many thanks

[@cannywf1]

@@gofrgo Did you have a listen??

[@gofrgo]

@@cannywf1 I did.

[@SamuelBlack84]

If this didn't involve camping it would be awesome. I can't stand camping

[@gofrgo]

Hi Samuel. In fact it was an enjoyable camping experience.

[@steps327]

The broad 'fork it' teeth woman is funny!

[@krx9131]

It’s a pain in the arse for my uncle who owns Green Farm and The Grange where you were all just walking blindly through, My Nana owns Thorney Bank down the road and Cooper Green across the way, i’ve been in Sleddale hall and are good friends with the owner and i first drove in the yard at Grange with my sister, love that place to bits ☺️

[@sarahgilmartin2699]

Best film ever funny as fuck we've gone on holiday by mistake 🤣 😂 😆

[@jasoncrombie9754]

Please tell me this is an annual event and I can come this year.

[@gofrgo]

Check on Picnic Cinema / Eden Arts, there should be new events next summer.

[@britishmgtow7251]

I hope so

[@scottyovgy2]

👎👎👎 fucking virus!! I'm hoping to go next year.🙏

[@angelenoof206]

Scrubbers!!!

[@gofrgo]

Up yours, Grandad !

[@SamuelBlack84]

The little tarts, they love it!

[@EVILBUNNY28]

Absolute perfection. I’ve been wanting to visit as many locations from this film as possible, and a film night like that would be perfect. Don’t suppose this will show again sometime?

[@gofrgo]

Maybe next summer. Check Edenarts website.

[@secretarchitect288]

17th & 18th of July 2020. Subscribe to www.picniccinema.co.uk for email alerts. Tickets sell out quickly!

[@marklimbrick]

That's going to be a bit fucking difficult since some have been demolished and built over. Even since 1984.

[@theodavis4083]

when i went to this place i was just behind a bunch of walkers you looked upon me like i was a piece of shit.... i think they thought i wasn't going to 'shut that gate'............

[@garjude5412]

This is awesome. Would this be an annual event ?

[@gofrgo]

Hi, this used to be more or less. But I’m not sure it’s going on. You should check on eden arts website.

[@raygall5026]

Here hare here

[@jamesconnolly9591]

Do You Understand DO YOU!!..

[@mattiemclean9882]

I love Withnail and I but absolutely hate these posh knobs laying claim to it and quoting it all the time

[@johnbicknell4748]

Wish I could go there one day/year soon. Who do I contact for a booking?

[@gofrgo]

Try to look on the site edenarts

[@nitelite78]

No coffee in a bowl on the menu?

[@gofrgo]

Only in a plate !

[@graph15]

Breakfasts that set in.😁

[@SamuelBlack84]

No camberwell carrots?

[@itsunclemonty5206]

🍷

[@simonpenum]

I have watched this a couple of times, and the Lady at 1:49 looks very familiar. Is she an actress? She looks like the girl from Shaun of the Dead. Can someone confirm this for me it's really bugging me lol

[@gofrgo]

Hi Simon, I have absolutly no idea. Sorry

[@Sheriff_GrimLaw]

She looks a bit like Tamsin Greig.

[@trippymchippy8586]

When is the next one????!

[@gofrgo]

Check on Edenarts website ?

[@kmac1766]

😝😝😝

[@robertgeorgerees]

I’ll show the lot of you…

[@CaptainNow2]

It's my birthday in July! When in July was this held and would there be more plans to do it again? So many questions!!

[@gofrgo]

Wayne Ashworth’ there are some new events in june this year. Check the website www.edenarts.co.uk

[@secretarchitect288]

Dates vary but generally June, July or August. Subscribe to Picnic Cinema for dates.

[@andymackenzie3176]

i'm not from london!

[@SamuelBlack84]

I DONT CARE WHERE YOU COME FROM!!

[@ewanoliphant9448]

That looks terrible.