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@allovdem 14 сағат бұрын
One of the best museums I've ever been to.
@ExploreHomeRepeat 14 сағат бұрын
We totally agree! We always recommend this place to everyone, and its great they're gradually adding more and more areas to it. Thanks for watching! Matt and Issy
@allovdem 12 сағат бұрын
@@ExploreHomeRepeat It's unfortunate you didn't get to visit the mines, that's the best part of the museum
@ExploreHomeRepeat 12 сағат бұрын
We've been previously and have been to the mines. They're fantastic! Next time we go there to vlog, we'll make sure we do them again.
@anoop0987 Күн бұрын
How long does it take to cover the whole park?
@ExploreHomeRepeat Күн бұрын
It depends how long you spend looking at each enclosure, but probably around 4-5 at a leisurely pace. Hope that helps. Matt and Issy
@gatocat3336 2 күн бұрын
A good video.
@ExploreHomeRepeat Күн бұрын
Thanks! Appreciate it. Matt and Issy
@carolinebowen4224 3 күн бұрын
Thanks for the video, great summary and video coverage of the museum which is definitely about the man himself more than his creations. I enjoy how it inspires creativity and ways to create. If you are looking to interact with the characters and stories of Roald Dahl I recommend The Roald Dahl Children's Galley in Aylesbury also in Buckinghamshire.
@ExploreHomeRepeat 3 күн бұрын
We had a great time there. We really didn't know what to expect but were pleasantly surprised. Yes, we've heard of that children's gallery in Aylesbury. Is there much else there? Just wondering if it's worth an hours drive? Thanks for watching! Matt and Issy
@carolinebowen4224 3 күн бұрын
@@ExploreHomeRepeat thanks guys. I think combined with the main Bucks Museum it would be. I haven't been for ages though. Also the Natural History Musuem, Tring is close by too.
@ExploreHomeRepeat 3 күн бұрын
Ok great, thanks for the recommendation!
@lornaprice3748 3 күн бұрын
I'm in NZ and would have given anything to be there and seen it at its opening.
@ExploreHomeRepeat 3 күн бұрын
Oh wow. It still blows our minds that people on the other side of the planet are watching our little videos! Yes, it was quite a unique experience to see something of that scale, so early on. Most big gardens in UK are hundreds of years old. That being said, we'll have to go back one day and see it when it's more established. What made you watch the video, being so far away? Matt and Issy
@lornaprice3748 3 күн бұрын
@ExploreHomeRepeat original I was from the UK and have family that are professional gardeners In the south of England. Here in NZ I have continued with the gardening tradition, and our latest garden of 3 and a half years is almost an acre. I followed the progress of Bridgewater from its inception
@ExploreHomeRepeat 3 күн бұрын
Ahhh, amazing. Well, we're glad you found our vlog interesting. Thanks again
@Ismail-it8ky 5 күн бұрын
Omg this place actually looks masssive!!!,
@Ismail-it8ky 5 күн бұрын
I’m going here tmrw I’m so pumped!!!
@ExploreHomeRepeat 5 күн бұрын
Have a great time! Make sure you go and see that komodo dragon! It's awesome. Matt and Issy
@Rainyypaws 8 күн бұрын
I’ve been here before !!
@dougd4917 9 күн бұрын
Thanks for the review. Could you guys do the North Yorkshire Moors Railway or even Severn Valley railway? Just curious to see how they stack up to this!
@ExploreHomeRepeat 8 күн бұрын
Hi there. We'll add them to the list! Thanks for the suggestions. Thanks for watching, Matt and Issy
@airs1234 11 күн бұрын
Great size and having that upstairs space would be great to maybe let the kids sleep whilst the adults stay up and can make noise with friends.
@ExploreHomeRepeat 11 күн бұрын
Absolutely! We were a bit spoiled this time with that huge lodge. Hope you had a nice weekend and managed to enjoy the sunshine!
@Jane_and_Meg 11 күн бұрын
Hi guys, that looked really spacious accommodation. Thank you for showing us round! Take care.🙂
@ExploreHomeRepeat 11 күн бұрын
It was certainly the largest lodge we've stayed in! Hope you had a great weekend in the sun. Matt and Issy x
@pauls3201 13 күн бұрын
Looks lovely!
@suzannemeadows2865 13 күн бұрын
We were very happy with the accommodation. It was clean and tidy. It was spacious enough for the 7 of us. Great as a two storey. Beds comfortable. Happy with the en suites. Balconies a bonus. Games room was handy to have opening onto the patio/bbq area. Not too bothered about a sauna but is quite nice to try on your holiday. A hot tub would be our preference. All in all a comfortable stay as a home from home. Kitchen facilities very good. Prefer eyelevel ovens so having microwave and oven built in their own unit was ideal. Wine fridge was very useful. We were impressed with the Lodge and enjoyed our stay at Center Parcs
@paulshirley6383 14 күн бұрын
The Black Country Museum, Dudley | Review & Full Tour | Days Out UK | Travel Vlog Explore Home Repeat love louis shirley
@DIVERBLOKE1 14 күн бұрын
Hi, I was in the design team for this Parc. Designed half the dome area (dry side) the Pancake house, The sports plaza, The bowling Alley (below ground) and the wild water rapid. It was a bit more vicious than it was when opened but its been flattened out a bit now. The level of detail by the Architects Kromhout was incredible. I really enjoyed working on that job. Been there 3 times since with the boys as kids and recently as adults, they still love it and are hard to please. Improved with new features like the raft rides. It does cost a lot but everything is catered for. Just lock up your bikes well as they tend to go missing (happened to us twice). Staff are really naturally friendly. I don't have shares in it btw. Ive been to all of them now. All good. No complaints about anything. Aqua Sana is Ace. Plenty of variety there.
@ExploreHomeRepeat 14 күн бұрын
Wow, amazing. Well, you did a good job! We're well on our way to having been to all of them with Sherwood forest booked for next year. Now we have our daughter, we're definitely converts to Centre Parcs. Yes, as you day, it's pricey, but with a 1 year old, we'll pay for convenience! Thanks so much for watching and for the interesting comment. Matt and Issy
@DIVERBLOKE1 14 күн бұрын
@@ExploreHomeRepeat Well I hope yo have a lovely time. Take time to sit and relax somewhere for a while rather than rush round trying to do everythng. Plenty to do and great for families so yes I'll admit I'm a fan.
@michaelgibson603 18 күн бұрын
Would wholly agree, we’ve visited this model village twice now and each trip has been wonderful!
@ExploreHomeRepeat 18 күн бұрын
Yes, we will definitely be back again one day. This was a really great day out. Thanks for watching! Matt and Issy
@kirstylouise6912 18 күн бұрын
I’m going there tomorrow
@ExploreHomeRepeat 18 күн бұрын
Have a great time! Make sure you see the shows... they're definitely the highlight! Thanks for watching and commenting. Matt and Issy
@airs1234 25 күн бұрын
This looks like a nice one. It puts me off because it’s cheaper to go on a package holiday overseas but I can see having a little one in the family makes it a bit easier to go here. Glad you had a nice time. Looking forward to the next video. ❤️
@ExploreHomeRepeat 25 күн бұрын
Hi. Yes, with a little one, Center Parcs is worth its weight in gold. Luckily, we can go outside of school holidays at the moment, and that makes it a LOT cheaper! There's always new videos coming up, just finding the time to edit them is the tricky bit! Hope you had a good weekend. Matt and Issy
@partypoisonprincess 26 күн бұрын
I’m going there tomorrow and will be vlogging, loved this so much! You guys are amazing ❤
@ExploreHomeRepeat 26 күн бұрын
Awesome. Have a great time, and hope the weather is good for vlogging! Thanks for watching. Matt and Issy
@pauls3201 27 күн бұрын
Looks like a great holiday.
@ExploreHomeRepeat 27 күн бұрын
We've never had a bad break at a Center Parcs!
@suzannemeadows2865 27 күн бұрын
Enjoyed Elvedon as we had done years ago. Slightly different when we first there but still a good place to stay. Loved cycling there as it is fairly flat so not so good if you are into mountain bike riding. Loved the spa session st Aqua Sana. Again there is so much to do if you are willing to pay for the extras. Otherwise the tropical pool will keep you entertained . We always enjoy our stay at Center Parcs
@ExploreHomeRepeat 27 күн бұрын
We love those Aqua Sana spas. They're incredible! Thanks for watching!
@Jane_and_Meg 27 күн бұрын
Hi guys, that was a wonderful video thank you! You all looked like you had so much fun! I really loved seeing all the wildlife that looked awesome! Elveden is on our side of the country so who knows maybe one day...! Take care and have a good weekend.
@ExploreHomeRepeat 27 күн бұрын
Thank you! We highly recommend it if you get the chance! Hope you have a lovely weekend too. Matt and Issy x
@MichaelNissim 28 күн бұрын
Wondering if you can do the river walk and see the spring for free?
@ExploreHomeRepeat 28 күн бұрын
Unfortunately, from memory, I don't think you'd be able to. I think the path up the river is only within the land of the house that the National Trust owns. Plus, paying towards the National Trust helps them maintain these amazing historical places that would otherwise likely fall into ruin. Thanks for watching! Matt and Issy
@princecaspen3449 Ай бұрын
Went here today, kids loved it! Really worth it
@ExploreHomeRepeat Ай бұрын
Glad you all had a good time! We certainly did when we visited. Did you see the komodo dragon?! Matt and Issy
@princecaspen3449 Ай бұрын
@@ExploreHomeRepeat yeah came right up to the glass! 😀
@colinvespa4709 Ай бұрын
Noticed trolleybus wires, are they running in the museum ?
@ExploreHomeRepeat Ай бұрын
Hi there... there is track for trams and wires for trolley busses, but we've never seen them running when we've been there. There also doesn't seem to be much about them on the website. Thanks for watching!
@colinvespa4709 Ай бұрын
@@ExploreHomeRepeat Thanks for the reply, I remembered them running a few years ago then the building work started causing them to stop, I wondered if they've resumed, I took out a membership before Covid for a year, was hoping it will run again before I take out a new membership.
@ExploreHomeRepeat Ай бұрын
Looking at articles on Google it seems the run for a while then stop, then the occasionally get them going again and then stop. It may be a maintenance issue or something similar. We love the museum, and its great they're gradually adding more and more buildings to visit.
@suzannemeadows2865 Ай бұрын
Looks interesting. Looked like you enjoyed yourselves. Sienna behaving very well. Taking it all in. Well done good little video as usual
@siankaye1243 Ай бұрын
Very interesting and there is plenty to do Good value ❤
@mayurbhingradiya7293 Ай бұрын
I can book only 12PM slot. How much time is enough to visit with kids ?
@ExploreHomeRepeat Ай бұрын
The car safari takes approximately 2 hours, maybe a little more, then 3 hours at least for the rest of the zoo. 12pm is a little bit of a late start really, buts it's personal choice. Keep in mind that this weekend is a bank holiday, so it will be really busy and that will slow everything down
@mayurbhingradiya7293 Ай бұрын
Is it possible to go without book time slot ?
@ExploreHomeRepeat Ай бұрын
As far as we're aware you don't HAVE to book in advance, but at busy times it does sell out, and then you wouldn't be allowed to visit unless you'd booked in advance. Whether or not you book in advance, you will always be given a time slot for the car safari. More info on their site: wmspsupport.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb/articles/10981597616530-Can-I-buy-tickets-on-the-gate
@Godzilla_shortz Ай бұрын
I’ve been there before!
@ExploreHomeRepeat Ай бұрын
Did you enjoy it?
@sarafatimaiqbal Ай бұрын
Would you prefer longleat or woburn?
@ExploreHomeRepeat Ай бұрын
We think the car safari is better at woburn, but longleat has a lot of extra attractions that make it a very good day out. The boat ride with the sealions is fantastic. They're both excellent, but for the money, we just prefer Woburn. Thanks for watching. Matt and Issy
@ShiresMatt Ай бұрын
Indeed everybody does like Lego, but they have a ridiculous rule that you can’t go in there by yourself and can only go if you have children!
@ExploreHomeRepeat Ай бұрын
Oh really!? We didn't know that! We're surprised they're even allowed to enforce a rule like that.
@taliamorrison989 Ай бұрын
This is local to me and I loved going a child and now I take my child there , going next week 🎉
@ExploreHomeRepeat Ай бұрын
Amazing... its great to have these sorts of places to share with your family. Have a great time when you visit! Thanks for watching. Matt and Issy
@suzannemeadows2865 Ай бұрын
Looks really good. Keep meaning to visit Blenheim and all that it offers. The weather does make it though. Must try and see some jousting,lovely to see the horsemanship skills.
@ExploreHomeRepeat Ай бұрын
The riders were really good. Even better than we thought they'd be! You must visit... there is so much to see there and their events are excellent. The Spring Food Fair is coming up at the end of this month. That was excellent last year. Thanks for watching! x
@airs1234 Ай бұрын
This looks like a fun day. It was nice to see the crowds cheering for the performers. I like how you can learn lots from the people in the medieval camp village too and you’re not just reading information or watching a video.
@ExploreHomeRepeat Ай бұрын
Hi.That's why we love living museums. Anytime there are knowledgeable people to talk to, it's way more interesting. Hope you're having a great weekend. Matt and Issy
@tblowinpurp Ай бұрын
Thank u ! Really well executed definitely bring my kid there !!
@ExploreHomeRepeat Ай бұрын
Thanks! It's definitely worth a visit for the price. Just don't go expecting a huge, high end zoo. Thank you for watching. Matt and Issy
@Jane_and_Meg Ай бұрын
Hi guys, those gardens looked amazing - lovely that you had great weather for it too! Thank you for taking the time to share your day out. 🙂👍
@ExploreHomeRepeat Ай бұрын
Hi. The special events at blenheim are always good, but those gardens are something else! Have a lovely weekend, hopefully we get some more of that sunshine! Matt and Issy x
@pauls3201 Ай бұрын
That looked fun and you obviously had great weather for it.
@ExploreHomeRepeat Ай бұрын
I don't think we've ever had anything but a great day out at Blenheim. It's always good! Thanks for watching. Matt and Issy
@hannahwilliams5394 Ай бұрын
Gosh you sound exactly the same as the easy vegan who used to post on youtube
@ExploreHomeRepeat Ай бұрын
Haha! Not familiar with that channel. Perhaps we're from the same part of the UK or something. We're also definitely not vegan! Thanks for watching our channel. Matt and Issy
@hannahwilliams5394 Ай бұрын
@ExploreHomeRepeat haha he isn't vegan any longer lol. Your channel is great, really enjoy your travels and ideas for family holidays
@ExploreHomeRepeat Ай бұрын
@hannahwilliams5394 That's great to hear. Thanks for the lovely comment. Being a small channel, we really appreciate the feedback. Have a great week!
@angelodiazrodriguez5186 Ай бұрын
Great commentary
@ExploreHomeRepeat Ай бұрын
Thanks, and thanks for watching! Matt and Issy
@principlephotography Ай бұрын
Thanks for the excellent video. I'm planning to go next week.
@ExploreHomeRepeat Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Have a lovely time, it'll be a great time of year to visit. Matt and Issy
@72kap Ай бұрын
Thanks for the video, it’s the best one I’ve found that’s not too long or short. I’m taking my dad there on May 11th for his 80’th he’s a big F1 fan, so I’m hoping he’ll like it. 😊
@ExploreHomeRepeat Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and for the very nice comment. For a big F1 fan, this place will be great. We only had a casual interest and really enjoyed it. Hope you and your dad have a great time! Matt and Issy
@dasdasdatics420 Ай бұрын
Mother used to treat me to fish and chips in Hobbs chip shop most Saturdays for helping her with the weekly shopping in Dudley. We used to sit in and have our fish and chip lunch. Hobbs was in Hall st and not far from the smiler pub . Ww lived in the priory estate then. Most people were wishing to get out of the poverty in those days but investigation later revealed that all 3 big political parties contrived to keep us in low pay so that businesses could compete in the international market by keeping wages down. It was only later when the labour government subsidised grants for extra training and qualifications so we could get better jobs with more money.
@ExploreHomeRepeat Ай бұрын
Wow that's a story. It's funny to think that these buildings that are now in the BCLM were everyday places for people in those communities, given they're now tourist attractions! Thanks also much for watching and your interesting comment. Matt and Issy
@dasdasdatics420 Ай бұрын
@@ExploreHomeRepeat The low pay was made worse because exporters could claim extra compensation out of the taxes just to keep their prices down. We were effectively subsidising the exporters through taxation and when we had to buy things at a higher cost. A mate of mine used to haul steel coils to Harwich for export to Scandinavia. He used to tell us about those very same coils of steel coming back into the country through Harwich a year later. The scam went on for years and just showed how corrupt the system was. Corrupt companies made so much profit it was worth them shipping thousands of tons abroad and still had money to pay to bring them back years later. As a truck driver I got to experience lots of corruption mainly from council run contract
@amyfarley5068 2 ай бұрын
😊😊😊
@Jane_and_Meg 2 ай бұрын
Hi guys, what a wonderful video, thank you, that looked like a brilliant place to visit! Wow Sienna, you were so clever helping Mummy with that wheel well-done!! That train ride looked great fun too! I went on one at Banham zoo some years ago but that was a bit of a bone shaker 😅- really interesting though! Anyway, take care and hope you enjoy the bank holiday weekend!
@ExploreHomeRepeat 2 ай бұрын
We hadn't heard of Banham Zoo. Have just looked it up and have added it to the list of places to visit one day! Have a great weekend too! Matt, Issy and Sienna x
@user-dk4pi3zn5w 2 ай бұрын
I don't have a car .. Still can see everything?
@ExploreHomeRepeat 2 ай бұрын
Check their website for the 'baboon bus'. It takes people round that don't have their own vehicles. Might be worth checking what days it runs though. Hope that helps. Matt and Issy
@user-dk4pi3zn5w 2 ай бұрын
@@ExploreHomeRepeat thank you for your answer 🙏 😊
@PauloSantos-rm1mt 2 ай бұрын
Love your enthusiasm, your joy. Best regards from Portugal 🇵🇹
@ExploreHomeRepeat 2 ай бұрын
Thanks! And thanks for watching! Hope you're doing well there in Portugal! Matt and Issy
@davidaaaa4611 2 ай бұрын
NIce video. I would like to go there but I live in the USA. Looks like a fun place for a family to go. Thanks for the video.
@ExploreHomeRepeat 2 ай бұрын
Thanks! It's amazing to think someone in the USA is watching our videos! Glad you enjoyed it. Matt and Issy
@xKLC16x 2 ай бұрын
Can you join the twin beds to make a double?
@ExploreHomeRepeat 2 ай бұрын
Not officially, no. But you can move the middle table and push them together, but there would be a bit of a gap. Thanks for watching. Matt and Issy
@chrisstrickland4433 2 ай бұрын
I visited, as a Strickland, I had a special tour in King Henry’s room. One should stop at Strickland Arms and grab an ale.