A Pub Lunch and an English Village

A Pub Lunch and an English Village | Ightham, Kent

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5 ай бұрын

Taking the Royal Enfield to the village of Ightham in Kent, with a pub lunch.
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The Bike: 2023 Royal Enfield Super Meteor
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Locations:
Ightham Village
Pub: The St, Ightham, Sevenoaks TN15 9HH
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@andrewkay114 5 ай бұрын

Nobody does a motorcycle lifestyle vlog like Freddie and Monika. Many have tried i have noticed.. Great work

@1240enzo 5 ай бұрын

Ahm true, but Ducati NYC also does such a similar thing, albeit based out of NYC (US) and is totally Ducati Monster focussed, which btw isn’t a bad thing 😁

@RoadRambling 5 ай бұрын

I had to do a double take when I saw your title. I grew up in Ightham, and even worked as a kitchen porter in the George and Dragon around 15 years ago. It was utterly surreal to watch you ride through roads I once knew so well. As other have mentioned it is pronounced "eye tam", but my my Freddie you do have quite a talent for finding the hidden gems no one else seems to know about. Never would have thought I'd ever see one of my fav youtubers in my old little unknown village.

@RoadRambling 5 ай бұрын

@@toomuchjamlovely part of the world! was interesting to see nothing has changed at all on the outside in the village, but inside the G&D has had a face lift.

@QuikyTortoise 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for mentioning the correct pronunciation of Ightham... as a kent lad there are so many villages that are pronounced as they are spelt. (It let's us kentish men or men of kent know who the strangers are).. just waiting for Freddie to visit Teston and Trotticliffe)

@NicolaS-wn4ju 5 ай бұрын

Yes that will be fun!! @@QuikyTortoise

@88davidw 5 ай бұрын

Royal Enfield should let you keep the Super Meteor 😊

@davidcolton7167 5 ай бұрын

I simply cannot understand why Freddie hasn't got a million subs at least, no one combines motorcycling with interesting travel stuff better Happy New year to you both!

@Dudsy907 5 ай бұрын

He might be close in a couple of years, maybe less with these quality videos

@kealanmcateer9690 5 ай бұрын

Wait til the TV people come a calling

@davidginn8448 5 ай бұрын

Happy New Year Freddie and Monica, yet another great wee video. As a now ex Kentish Man, I can confirm that Ightham is pronouced in Kent as (I-tam or item). Another great filmic place to visit in Kent is Chiddingstone, if you do go ask at the pub or tea room directions to the Chiddingstone which is a short walk around the back of the village. This village is used by TV and film companies for period filming, so you wont be disappointed. ATB Big Dave Scotland

@stuartfinch7063 5 ай бұрын

Hi Freddie. My wife and I know that area very well. It’s actually pronounced “Eye tam”.

@andrewkay114 5 ай бұрын

What?? Freddie pronounces something wrong? Surely not!😂😂

@FreddieDobbs 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for this Stuart. This has blown my mind- I’ve been pronouncing it wrong for eight years!

@danielbateman6518 5 ай бұрын

@@FreddieDobbs it seems like every other video people are telling you how to pronounce things. The way Himalayan is supposed to be pronounced is the one that got me.

@DeiseRebel 5 ай бұрын

I prefer Freddie’s pronunciation. Eye- Tam doesn’t seem to suit it, good info though thanks.

@clivedeeks 5 ай бұрын

‘Trottiscliffe’ next up!

@jesterm7597 5 ай бұрын

Well done Graham that was a great recommendation. What a beautiful pub & village. This country has so much history on our doorstep that you can take it for granted. Nicely filmed too!❤️❤️

@plattenschielerlp7796 5 ай бұрын

A video from Freddie is always a blessing in these troubling times. I wish you guys all the best for 2024 and hope we will see the exact same content over and over again! Love it!

@slapshotiam 5 ай бұрын

I dare say, people in the colonies (Seattle Washington in my case) whether motorcyclists or not, see this when dreaming of what an English village should look/feel like. It’s a post card vision. How fortunate you and your countrymen are to have such physical history to enjoy. It gives me pause to recognize the richness lost to steel and glass buildings being built today.

@Sandro-vx3yx 5 ай бұрын

Always nice to watch your videos. You are blessed with a beautiful country for motorcycling.

@Lookup2Wakeup 5 ай бұрын

I don't think so. It's wet & cold for a good part of the year .....😮

@petewelsh9978 5 ай бұрын

I live in Kent and the county is packed full of villages like Ightham ´Eyetam’ as locals pronounce it! They all have amazing pubs and the tiny lanes are endless. Small capacity retro bikes are perfect for exploring Kent. However I’d love to know how you got from Ipswich to Kent without motorways and the worst, most dangerous traffic in the UK. Sometimes it can feel like we’re trapped in Kent. Much easier to take the tunnel to the continent than the rest of the UK.

@stevenrobinson5035 5 ай бұрын

I totally understand your Ocado story.when I retired from the Fire Service, just as the pandemic madness started, I stumbled into the same Job for Sainsbury's. I knew I'd have gone crazy locking down. It saved my sanity as most of my runs are in beautiful costal countryside on the Ards Peninsula. Despite not needing to work any more, I still do it 20 hrs a week.

@aintnothinbutdablues 5 ай бұрын

Fabulous video. Thanks for taking us along your motorbike rides through the beautiful UK. Greetings from Portugal

@oliverwhitby4778 5 ай бұрын

Thanks freddie I was having a stressful afternoon sat down watched this feeling a lot better.

@alpye 5 ай бұрын

Never commented before but I thought I would mention I love sitting down at the end of the day throwing the wood burner on and just relaxing to watch one of your KZfaq videos , something relaxing and good informative to watch . Bravo as they say 😁

@merseamoto3098 5 ай бұрын

Lovely little village you have visited there, and Monica seemed to have a bad day with phones and chairs breaking. Was good to meet you today in Canary Wharf and have a chat. Looking forward to the upcoming vlogs. Rob

@delukxy 5 ай бұрын

It's around 50 years since I had a pint in that pub. It was more rustic then with more locals in the bar. Still nice and still has some character. It's a lovely village. Picture of the 1100 with the bonnet up probably means he got caught in the floods which you can see in the back ground. Flooding still a problem!

@britbikerinitaly131 5 ай бұрын

They do a great Sunday lunch there, we love that pub. Another good pub is the Wiremill Inn down the A22. Old pub, old Ales, good food, its on a lake and off the beaten track.

@fabriziopariota7097 5 ай бұрын

Incredible video, stunning places and the perfect mood. Thanks for this Freddie (and for the Meteor 350 video, bought 1 year ago thnx to you)

@oliverkimmel6880 4 ай бұрын

You both give such a great impression of Englands countryside which is not really well known in Germany. Also the choosen color presets as well the music selection fits perfect to your story telling. Keep on going. Oliver (Cologne- Germany)

@Dudsy907 5 ай бұрын

Happy new year Freddie and Monica ! Thanks for the great videos as usual.

@EnglishVeteran 5 ай бұрын

Good luck next time Guy Fawkes!

@tristanyseult 5 ай бұрын

Happy new year Freddie and Monica, it is a nice village and the Mote is worth a visit. Generally it is pronounced It'm like light without the L.

@FreddieDobbs 5 ай бұрын

Happy New Year, Tristan! I’ll remember this pronunciation, thank you🙌🏻

@tristanyseult 5 ай бұрын

Yes we have a few weird pronunciations in Kent Meopham (mep'm) wrotham (root'm) and a weird one Trotticliffe is actually pronuonced trossly @@FreddieDobbs

@colingoldthorpe5918 5 ай бұрын

Living in Canada everything is so new and square and kind of Boring. I miss the English Countryside so much. The old churches and graveyards, one can get lost for hours wondering around and reading things. Being an ex British infantry soldier, last I was in York I took my wife to see York Minster. We sat in our old regimental Chappell in there where the regimental colours from the Queen were hanging proudly, because the 1PWO has been disbanded. My wife who is Canadian was extremely moved by the history in the Minster. She spent the whole day in there walking around. Thanks for the day out you guys 🙏🙏🙏🙏

@splodge5714 5 ай бұрын

Beautiful village. I often visit Ightham Mote on my scooter with my son. Lovely house and grounds to walk around. Roll on spring😊

@adrianwalker7189 5 ай бұрын

Brilliant Freddie, you're so good at this.

@sokke7546 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Freddie and Monika, for sharing this with us. I love your videos because of all such simple and beautiful things ❤

@rickparkinmoto 5 ай бұрын

What a beautiful looking village. Shame about the rain, but it is January in England!

@Hogdriver88 5 ай бұрын

Awesome old pub, church, and village! Love these scenic little towns👍

@cameronyoung1253 5 ай бұрын

Very interesting. My wife and I ran this place for 6 months in the early nineties before it was bought (and ruined) by Shep Neame . Had some great friends and memories. There were dozens of hidden away pubs nearby at the time. Many closed now I guess.

@geoffhowells7696 5 ай бұрын

I was never a big fan of the cruiser style of bike, but I gotta say, I'm really liking the look of the Super Meteor. I grew up in that area of Kent..... Sevenoaks, Brands Hatch, etc. Keep up the great videos F and M.

@sandysanderson8588 5 ай бұрын

Great to watch your video, Lovely music, and so funny with Monica and the chair situation. Love the Royal Enfield.

@biker_dale 5 ай бұрын

A great ride out, some history and a good pub, what more could you ask for from one of your videos. Thanks both for a lovely day out on a bike.

@tbillington 5 ай бұрын

Love these random little village videos. I really need to come to the UK and visit some of these spots.

@kevinshaffer1047 5 ай бұрын

Happy New Year Monika and Freddie....looking forward to another new year watching your outstanding video's...love the history there...your so lucky...

@edwards9557 5 ай бұрын

Great video, good to see Ightam on screen. For a coffee lover who likes lovely old Kent towns I recommend Hythe, down near Folkestone, great seafood cafe The Lazy Shack on the beach there, very good coffee. Thanks and cheers.

@robc907 5 ай бұрын

What a beautifully shot video in a beautiful part of your country. Thank you for making motorcycle vlogs for those of who appreciate the finer things in life.

@rasikvaachak6278 5 ай бұрын

What a charming vlog, absolutely delightful! You encapsulate the essence of a motorcycle adventure - exploring, drinking in the environs, letting the beauty seep in, to live the experience... The videography is utterly captivating, so cinematographic and alive that the viewer becomes a participant. I must also commend the choice of your visits, your emphasis on local culture and aesthetic. Best wishes

@kaizen2049 5 ай бұрын

New year is off to a cozy & comfy start ❤

@danielmcneil3004 5 ай бұрын

Thanks once again Freddie and Monika. Every time you post a video from one of the many historic and beautiful villages/towns in England, I’m envious. It would be impossible for me to find a comparable riding destination even 200 years old in this country (🇨🇦). A real treat to watch you both . Cheers and ride safe, Dan. ✌️🏍

@abeltriumph5057 5 ай бұрын

Happy new year both of you!!Love your videos….Enjoy them every time they come available. Looking forward to see how your Bonnie is getting on. You gave all of us great viewing all year round with amazing editing thanks to Monika!! Cheers Freddie. You keep us all entertained, you are you and that’s what bring us back to this channel. Brilliant!!

@MsDenver2 5 ай бұрын

It’s very interesting when you can read the history of a place and what went on there , and tree lined lanes are the best for motorcyclists.

@satyarod 5 ай бұрын

I’m thrilled to see his updates. Delayed my coffee to drink while I watch episode 😊

@rajitdosanjh1533 5 ай бұрын

The musical interludes are wonderful. They have a Detectorists feel.

@grahamallen6205 5 ай бұрын

Hi Freddie, great to see you taking my advice to go to The George and Dragon but I’m so sorry that I didn’t tell you how to pronounce Ightham!

@FreddieDobbs 5 ай бұрын

Graham! Great to hear from you🙂 I cannot believe how badly I’ve been pronouncing Ightham🤯 Absolutely no need to apologise- you were spot on with the recommendation- we loved it!

@rwalton159 5 ай бұрын

Thoroughly enjoyed your latest video Freddie. Thank you

@philt5800 5 ай бұрын

Grew up in West Wickham Kent and used to go to Ightham quite a bit. Loved it there. Now live in NY and it’s just not the same as being home. Great Vlog Freddie and Monica.

@gsoni79 5 ай бұрын

a very happy new year to you alledy,this is exactly teh reason im a big fan of your vloggs,you show the world detaild reviews of the rest of ENGLAND....not just the touristy places

@waltermatthews1155 5 ай бұрын

Loved the church visit🏍🏍🏍

@UKPete 5 ай бұрын

Another great video. England does have some beautiful places to see albeit better in the sunshine.

@pistolpete6321 5 ай бұрын

Brilliant video!

@donnaaustin9835 5 ай бұрын

Happy New Year Monica & Freddie - loved the video - thank you for all the wonderful trips.

@FreddieDobbs 5 ай бұрын

Happy New year, Donna!

@conorhayes4213 5 ай бұрын

Quality video AGAIN Freddie. Happy New Year to you both. Best wishes from Limerick,Ireland Conor

@ianrussell2816 5 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed the video , lovely village and pub , there is certainly a lot of history there . Happy new year to you both , and have an awesome 2024 🤟🤟👍

@pauoliver1486 5 ай бұрын

Lovely squirel on the minute 3:03!

@petewarby7158 5 ай бұрын

Yet another classic and top quality video full of entertainment. Thank you :)

@nordicvegan 5 ай бұрын

Freddie, you have such a beautiful way of talking about simple things that I began to long for my work in delivery when I too visited Kent, even though I had never worked in such a delivery job or gone there! That longing was greatly enhanced by the music and the atmosphere, Monika!

@greerbox 5 ай бұрын

Hi again Freddie. What a beautiful vlog. That’s going on the list. We’re only over in Sussex so a great ride out. I always learn something from your videos. I never thought about it but when you were talking about pub signs, of course I never thought about so many people being not able to read used the pictures and, marketing still in those days progressed 😂

@Tryingtogetlost 5 ай бұрын

My freddie fix. I still don't know how some guy, his girl and broken bike have become my must watch episodes on utube..

@chiefenumclaw7960 5 ай бұрын

This is most excellent! Well done, mate.

@brianperry 5 ай бұрын

Apart from riding me BMW 800 around your old stamping ground of Suffolk l also had many happy days riding through the quite lanes/roads of Kent.Some times a ride to the south coast....Living at Southend made both areas within easy reach....Thanks for your travelogue You and Monika make a great filming team..

@user-cm6hr7kw3z 5 ай бұрын

Beautiful episode thanks to Freddie

@per-arnehjorth9785 5 ай бұрын

Beautiful! 👍 More of the same sort, please. 😊

@martingavinbolger6902 5 ай бұрын

Hi Freddie and Monica haven't even seen the video yet but saw the front introductory picture. That SUPER METEOR 650 Man sorry have to say suits you down to tee. Even better than the old bike. I know it has had its problems but remember it was almost righten off. As a supper METEOR is new and very reliable and NEW. SORRY. Thanks to the both of you for a great show and the content is always great. Next time your down in Canterbury or make a stop in Margate have a meet and great day and everyone can come and meet you and Monica and have a good day. Hopefully in the Summer and a dry day. All the very best to the both of you. Regards Martin

@ambrot724 5 ай бұрын

I am about to buy my first motorcycle here in the USA and the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 is my top choice. Loved your video on it and love the channel!!

@RupertUtley 5 ай бұрын

Really like that Super Meteor - and nothing like a trip to an English pub

@singingdog8 3 ай бұрын

the sound of the spitfire going over head when you were parked talking about your old driving job 😉true Kent

@DeiseRebel 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely fell in love with Ightham, the public house’s history is so cool and to go outside and it’s more of less the same then the church and the shields and plaques with their designs was my favorite part. I’m so chilled out now after watching that, thanks for sharing 🙂

@himmelhollereisefieber5173 5 ай бұрын

Hi Freddie, happy new year! Best videos!

@FreddieDobbs 5 ай бұрын

Thank you and Happy NY!

@himmelhollereisefieber5173 5 ай бұрын

@@FreddieDobbs Thank you😊

@TJSaw 5 ай бұрын

I love small English towns and villages. It’s like walking into a fairytale. ❤

@multitrubshaw 5 ай бұрын

Lovely to watch. Great style. (I won’t mention the pronunciation!)

@GunCollector007 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely beautiful. I used to live in Cheam.

@flyovercounty1427 5 ай бұрын

Happy New Year from Arizona, USA 👋

@tindrum 5 ай бұрын

Love the mote there!

@Bruce-fd9lm 5 ай бұрын

Greetings and Happy New Year from Thailand. Nice ride. Was 30 degrees today for my ride on the Continental GT. Stay safe.

@kevkfz5226 4 ай бұрын

Good video. Hopefully learnt a few things there.

@PetoGasparr 4 ай бұрын

3:00 a squirrel hehe :)

@PikeCisco 5 ай бұрын

Fantastic video. I loved the history of the pub. Freddy you have probably been told this before but Lavenham in Suffolk is another really beautiful old town where they filmed The Witchfinder General. Also I would recommend Stockbridge in Hampshire. Very pretty and also home to the original series of Worzel Gummidge with Jon Pertwee.

@michaelreid2329 4 ай бұрын

Lovely morning, thanks for sharing. When you get a moment check out Wedding Cake Island by Midnight Oil.

@Bikermark7089 5 ай бұрын

Wishing you and Monica a very Happy new year! My wife and I Love the Channel , so different to anyone else Can’t wait to see what you get up to in 2024!

@stevedriver1376 5 ай бұрын

My wife loves Chanel too, but I can't afford it!

@MotoTavira 5 ай бұрын

Love the paint on that Meteor. May have to be my next bike.

@user-sw2lv3zp6o 5 ай бұрын

Functional back mudguard which also looks good. Lovely village. Nick

@plandovanje 5 ай бұрын

Happy New Year!!! You should publish a guide for motorcyclists gathering all such great places!

@jonmartin88 5 ай бұрын

Very nice, relaxing excursion. Great camera work.

@richardyardley5127 5 ай бұрын

A genuinely beautiful place to be in. So much charm, character and peace. Beautifully shot too.

@adunford2664 5 ай бұрын

Just the job. More places I’d like to visit.

@mar0364 5 ай бұрын

Very beautiful church.

@brendenroantree1138 5 ай бұрын

Thanks

@billsinclair6515 5 ай бұрын

Freddie my son, your videos are like ASMR for bikers struggling through winter. excellent stuff man

@stevesanelli90 5 ай бұрын

Ohh Monika! The first time in years you’ve actually broken something instead of Freddie 😉 Happy & a prosperous New Year to you both & respective families ⭐️ Love your journeys & adventures, all the best❤️

@jamier1705 5 ай бұрын

Happy New year both, another great vid. However, breaking a chair and running off, really Mr Dobbs!

@robmcsenior6282 5 ай бұрын

Yes Mr Dobbington!

@Cj-nu7nx 5 ай бұрын

What a stunningly visual presentation filmed in a gorgeous location! The beautiful Royal Enfield Super Meteor looked perfect in its surroundings on the road presenting with what looked like a lovely ride. I think this particular Royal Enfield as an elegant cruiser parked in the garage next to a Triumph Speed Twin or T100 would be a perfect pairing for everything you would love to ride on the road! Amazing work and effort Freddie & Monika for your beautiful visual filming framing, lovely post-production editing work & storyline. What a huge amount of time and energy you put into these wonderful stories and experiences you share with us all!! I trust this huge commitment to resources, sacrifices, professionalism and expertise will reward you well in 2024 and beyond! Your work is appreciated! ❤ @freddie Dobbs

@HarleyGeezer1954 5 ай бұрын

I wish there were some places here in the states that were 500 years old. Great video.

@125ZJK 5 ай бұрын

Love those , what I call oldy worldy villages. Fantastic scenery. P.s Monika needs a case for her iphone

@raypayne1979 5 ай бұрын

Happy new year Freddie. I noticed your tripper wasn't infact connected to the RE app? I was hoping to see how you would turn off motorways. Fabulous video as always especially on a SM650. I love mine purchased 7th march 23. Ever been Lacock village ?