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Exploring the 2nd Largest Barracks in the UK - Abandoned Royal Marines Museum

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  • čas přidán 10. 09. 2022
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    In this explore we visit The Former Royal Marine Barracks in Portsmouth.
    The series of seven linked blocks facing the sea forms the second longest barracks frontage in the country.
    The ensemble has been called "the best and most complete barracks of the post-Crimean War period".
    Highly secured now this was filmed a few months back.
    PLEASE DO NOT VISIT AS THERE IS NOW SECURITY.
    #abandonedplacesuk #abandonedmansion #urbexuk #Portsmouth #royalmarines #derelictplaces

Komentáře • 111

  • @MissPresley69
    @MissPresley69 Před rokem +13

    The walls and ceilings are absolutely stunning and I love the colours. Great explore 👌😍👌

    • @VacantHaven
      @VacantHaven  Před rokem +4

      Thanks N Light.
      Absolutely crazy architecture in there. Glad you enjoyed!

  • @fredsimmons2793
    @fredsimmons2793 Před rokem +9

    That mirror looked like it belonged to the Lord of Vanity!I am very thankful Alex you and Edward take your life into your own hands to share this experience with us! It's a bit of medicine.We will have to ad Doctor to you many titles friend!

    • @VacantHaven
      @VacantHaven  Před rokem +2

      We're glad you enjoy the explores Fred, thanks as always for your comments!
      ~Dr VacantHaven

  • @kathpayne4364
    @kathpayne4364 Před rokem +9

    You two are a great team, awesome place and a great video...

  • @staciesims9339
    @staciesims9339 Před rokem +11

    Thanks for bringing us all your amazing explores, really appreciate all the work and time that goes into making these videos

    • @clarepartrick1066
      @clarepartrick1066 Před rokem +1

      Another interesting find so much history associated with it. That ceiling so stunning, I have to admit you always have me on edge in case you get caught look forward to the next find.👍🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

    • @VacantHaven
      @VacantHaven  Před rokem +2

      Very kind Stacie 👍

  • @SueGirling68
    @SueGirling68 Před měsícem

    Hi Alex & Ed, what Ed was trying to remember with that big gas light is the people who used to light them were called Lamplighter's. Those ceilings are gorgeous especially that one where Ed turned the lights on. A great explore, well done guys, that's another one off the list, now Buck House 😉 Thank you for sharing, much love. xx 🥰

  • @tishalaubach4626
    @tishalaubach4626 Před rokem +4

    What a beautiful place that is.And some of the rooms were breath taking. Just going back through a lot of your older videos. I just can't get enough of the places you have filmed in.

  • @Marilyn195
    @Marilyn195 Před rokem +5

    Wow those larger upper rooms are just amazing,and the chandeliers are still there too,enjoyed the explore with you and Eddie through that building,it was interesting ,thxs🇨🇦

    • @VacantHaven
      @VacantHaven  Před rokem +2

      Cheers Marilyn, been a while trying to get in here and it was definitely worth it!

  • @gtjust8188
    @gtjust8188 Před rokem +3

    Used to drive past this all the time on the seafront car cruises when i lived in Pompey, didn't realise it wasn't open anymore.

    • @VacantHaven
      @VacantHaven  Před rokem +2

      Yeah it's been like this for a few years. They're planning to make a Hotel there now.

    • @gtjust8188
      @gtjust8188 Před rokem

      @@VacantHaven damn shame that, such a historic place 😔

    • @gtjust8188
      @gtjust8188 Před rokem

      @@VacantHaven another great vid Alex, thanks 👍

  • @elliotlee233
    @elliotlee233 Před 15 dny

    I remember going there as a child, and I seem to remember a mannequin in the entrance that they projected the talking face of Windsor Davies onto as a greeting to all the museum visitors.

  • @Trish1
    @Trish1 Před rokem +6

    What a fabulous place and so huge!
    Well done for finding a way in - you definitely thought about climbing those walls!!
    Love the ballroom/conference halls - beautiful ceilings and great lit up!
    Another great explore Alex and Eddie - thanks 👍👍

    • @VacantHaven
      @VacantHaven  Před rokem +3

      I did genuinely think about the climb for about 5 seconds nd then realised I'm not Mad!
      Glad you enjoyed the explore Trish 😁👍

    • @Trish1
      @Trish1 Před rokem +2

      @@VacantHaven Haha 😂

  • @Carol......
    @Carol...... Před rokem +3

    I thought at the beginning we were just going to see the grounds etc then you bloody got in 😍🙌👍
    I love these old buildings, so beautiful, they don't make em like that any more do they ! Cheers guys see you next time 😘😊

    • @VacantHaven
      @VacantHaven  Před rokem +2

      They definitely don't make them like this anymore! And we always find a way in the end! Cheers for watching 😁

  • @RootlessDestinations
    @RootlessDestinations Před rokem +1

    Extremely jealous... loved the walk of this gorgeous complex.

  • @juliadaniels3871
    @juliadaniels3871 Před 3 měsíci

    Thankyou so much guys for this amaZing, awesome video of the 2nd largest Barracks in the U.K. The architecture is equally AmaZing & awesome!!!

  • @paulvamos7319
    @paulvamos7319 Před rokem +1

    Stunning place! I hope it's listed!
    Thanks for the tour Alex and I could see the wheels turning when Ed asked about climbing the wall, glad you thought better of it!

  • @sharonleong7120
    @sharonleong7120 Před rokem +3

    Will be watching it later once again. It will be another interesting exploration. Loved it too. Thanks Alex.👍👍👍😍😍😍

    • @VacantHaven
      @VacantHaven  Před rokem +1

      Thanks as always Sharon 👍👍👍

  • @staciesims9339
    @staciesims9339 Před rokem +2

    Wow!!!!! Absolutely stunning building

  • @andyprangnell6792
    @andyprangnell6792 Před rokem +2

    Respect the place and the people

  • @angelacook1533
    @angelacook1533 Před rokem +3

    Such a beautiful hall, your smashing it Alex xx

    • @VacantHaven
      @VacantHaven  Před rokem +2

      Thanks Angela 👍 yeah such a historic place this, was a pleasure to film this one!

  • @fredsimmons2793
    @fredsimmons2793 Před rokem +1

    That mirror looked like it belonged to the Lord of Vanity!I am very thankful Alex you and Edward take your life into your own hands to share this experience with us! It's a bit of medicine.We will have to ad Doctor to you many titles friend!The way your natural instincts kicked in when you took that picture of those blueprints,showed me you play for keeps,excellent!

  • @gail727
    @gail727 Před 8 měsíci

    Beautiful architecture. Stunning place. X

  • @johnhoward7875
    @johnhoward7875 Před 9 měsíci

    My greatest disappointment i my recent trip to the UK was to find out that the Royal Marine Museum was closed. The Royal Marines deserve a museum of their own. Their exploits are legendary

  • @rossfamily1184
    @rossfamily1184 Před rokem +3

    I’ve been to a few wedding receptions in that great room when this was still open to the public. If it is made in to a hotel I hope they do it sympathetically. So many of our historic buildings have been developed by housing developers around here. I’ve even worked on some of them which were done well and retained as much as the history as they could (as they are also listed buildings). It would be nice to see this place brought back to life rather than being left to rot. It looks like there’s already a fair amount of water ingress sadly.

  • @scottkerrison2913
    @scottkerrison2913 Před rokem +1

    Some great memories I was based at Royal Marines Eastney mid 80s the building you were in is the old officers mess later the RM Museum, the cellar below was the corps port store ( yes port as in booze ) thanks for the video

    • @RocketRocket-ce3ke
      @RocketRocket-ce3ke Před 9 měsíci

      Were you a musician? The port cellar was always a pirate's den for kids at Christmas. I thought it was magic.

  • @OxfordsFinestExplorer
    @OxfordsFinestExplorer Před rokem +3

    Wow bro you are finding the best places, another absolute banger, you’re channel is one of the best exploring channels on CZcams.

  • @RocketRocket-ce3ke
    @RocketRocket-ce3ke Před 9 měsíci

    Very sad. I lived there for a while as a child 1969/70. The Officer's Mess a very elegant place and a wonderful place for children's Xmas parties. Father Christmas upstairs and pirates in the cellars. A bugler played Sunset on the parade ground every night. Hard to believe it's now in such a state of disrepair.

    • @RocketRocket-ce3ke
      @RocketRocket-ce3ke Před 9 měsíci

      The staircase at 12:52 was transformed into a slide for kids' parties. It seemed huge at the time.

  • @raven5087
    @raven5087 Před rokem +2

    Yet another cracking and informative video. Thanks Alex..😀😀

  • @historex54tamiya
    @historex54tamiya Před rokem

    At the bottom of the stairs in the alcove, were a set of stacked drums, embrassed by our colours, circa 39-50. There is the Victoria Cross room you also went in!

  • @frederickdowding3031
    @frederickdowding3031 Před 10 měsíci

    My Dad was in the Royal Marine’s SBS in the 2 world war he would walked through the that beautiful building

  • @sugarsundae3400
    @sugarsundae3400 Před rokem +1

    Wow what a stunning building, can't believe there's still power too. I haven't watch any video's for ages not had a lot of free time. I will be binge watching your channel and catching up.

    • @VacantHaven
      @VacantHaven  Před rokem +1

      Glad you enjoyed that Sugar Sundae!
      And thank you for watching, hope you like the other explores 😁👍

  • @hahomy
    @hahomy Před rokem +2

    Wow bloody amazing Alex my god well done for getting in I new ud find a way lol 🤣 love it when u go with ed too u two make a great team brilliant video 👍🤘💖 loved it what an amazing place can't believe yet again it's just sat going to waste what a shame 👍🤘💖

    • @VacantHaven
      @VacantHaven  Před rokem +2

      Thanks Hayley Very kind!
      We always find a way 😁👍

  • @laurencegoulty3196
    @laurencegoulty3196 Před rokem +1

    You guys are so fearless really enjoying your explorations

  • @stuartfletcher2378
    @stuartfletcher2378 Před 8 měsíci

    A huge thank you Alex and Pompeye , that was more of a palace than an army base . The rooms were palatial in size and when you turned the overhead lights on there was a true sense of the extent of the place . You go overboard to take us places we would never see in a lifetime , Thank you both one more time, God Bless , stay safe , Stuart in Canada ..

  • @Beejayize
    @Beejayize Před 7 měsíci

    I remember going in the Officers Mess at Eastney as a young Royal Marine when our training squad was in Eastney Barracks, Portsmouth 1956 to pass for duty as trained Marines. It was full of splendour then everything was sparkling,

  • @darrellmann7468
    @darrellmann7468 Před rokem +1

    Incredible you are like moles up the hall where I work u get everywhere lol but please u guys don't stop couple of my friends are now watching got them interested cheers

    • @VacantHaven
      @VacantHaven  Před rokem +1

      Cheers Darrell we'll keep on exploring till we can't!

  • @1jahelen
    @1jahelen Před 5 měsíci

    Thanks guys👍🏼

  • @2006STi
    @2006STi Před rokem +2

    the place looks amazing! keep up the great work, you have the best content!

  • @barbhenderson4867
    @barbhenderson4867 Před rokem +2

    Wow a amazing building guys

    • @VacantHaven
      @VacantHaven  Před rokem

      Cheers Barb it was fun to explore this one! Steeped in history

  • @jacqueline7986
    @jacqueline7986 Před rokem

    Amazing structure with Breathtaking Ceilings well Done Always Love ❤️ your videos Alex both you and Ed are Champions at the great Explore Cheers 🍻 👏 😃

  • @demimorris6200
    @demimorris6200 Před rokem

    Great find .this is amazing the art decor detail of everything is amazing. The blood sweat n joy that's gone on in this building. Must be unreal .this was once their homes .so sad its no longer a barracks .just wo during if it has yet been started on in renovating this.
    I wonder what has happened to many that has walked through them doors .

  • @johnlindley7403
    @johnlindley7403 Před rokem +1

    This sounds awesome!!

  • @glenyshanlon5112
    @glenyshanlon5112 Před rokem

    Abusuley loved this one im so glad you were able to get in there i allways wonderd what it was like on the inside them ceilings and walls in that massive room and lights are just beautiful what a bonus you could turn the lights on Well done boys I loved it 😃

  • @virginiaeckley3047
    @virginiaeckley3047 Před rokem

    That place was beautiful inside...thank you for sharing this

  • @Gav_Rez
    @Gav_Rez Před rokem

    Great vid VH as always. Wow that grand staircase and ballroom (if it was) were fantastic. Gutted no basement.

  • @roberttaubman4418
    @roberttaubman4418 Před 4 měsíci

    I got married there in 2016! Absolutely beautiful place!

  • @AnnasBurningCuriosity
    @AnnasBurningCuriosity Před rokem +1

    Yep, great vid and location.

  • @jaypett357
    @jaypett357 Před rokem +3

    Condolences on the loss of your Queen. She was a remarkable woman!

  • @andrewaustin6369
    @andrewaustin6369 Před rokem

    Damn the craphats had a nice HQ, good job guys.

  • @sarahathersuch303
    @sarahathersuch303 Před rokem +1

    Alex i have passed here hundreds of times and wondered what it was like yet another brill vid3ox

  • @scarletmontana7
    @scarletmontana7 Před rokem

    Another great explore guys thanks so much for sharing. Stay safe and well 🙏

  • @mattsmyth2810
    @mattsmyth2810 Před rokem +1

    Looks really cool.

  • @1MartinWaite
    @1MartinWaite Před rokem

    Was a great great hall.

  • @SeanBainbridge-ky1mw
    @SeanBainbridge-ky1mw Před 11 měsíci

    Beautiful place 🙂

  • @historex54tamiya
    @historex54tamiya Před rokem

    As a former Royal Marine, and my father before me this is so sad. This held all out VC medals, was the Officers mess and immaculate when I served!

    • @RocketRocket-ce3ke
      @RocketRocket-ce3ke Před 9 měsíci

      Based there when?My Dad was there '66 to 70

    • @historex54tamiya
      @historex54tamiya Před 9 měsíci

      @@RocketRocket-ce3ke My dad 1958, I joined 1988 at RM Deal. I finished my time 2012

    • @historex54tamiya
      @historex54tamiya Před 9 měsíci

      @@RocketRocket-ce3ke Dad was a Portsmouth Division Bugler, you know the 3 Divisions?

  • @jurijmelentjev3137
    @jurijmelentjev3137 Před 5 měsíci

    Thanks.Was very interesting.Always want to know about this building.and what's inside.

  • @historex54tamiya
    @historex54tamiya Před rokem

    It became our Corps Museum, so not just a officers mess of the past.
    We do not have one now!

  • @leeparker7194
    @leeparker7194 Před rokem

    Awesome place man! Top work as always man! 👌💪

  • @TheAmericanCanadian1973

    Great tour Alex. Hard to keep up with Fast Eddie sometimes eh?

  • @columbmurray
    @columbmurray Před 2 měsíci

    A marine officers party trick on mess knights , was to crouch on the floor and leap on to the mantelpiece in the officers mess in front of the mirror !

  • @daveallott3467
    @daveallott3467 Před rokem

    You're mate pomp eye is a top bloke

  • @megamills150
    @megamills150 Před rokem

    Excellent explore 👍👊💯

  • @demimorris6200
    @demimorris6200 Před rokem

    When I see this place it reminds me of top gun

  • @Curi0u50ne
    @Curi0u50ne Před rokem

    Luxurious hotels only works if economies good and it ain’t so that not gonna work now I’m afraid, lovely building and history though.

  • @user-gi9rj1dc9l
    @user-gi9rj1dc9l Před rokem

    You should NOT saunter across the parade ground , the RSM would have shoved his pace stick up your places where the sun don't shine, liked he once screamed he would do to the Adjutant's Horse as he sauntered over the Hollowed Ground and the horse left it's calling card.!

  • @Hermoor23
    @Hermoor23 Před rokem +2

    Where can we watch Ed’s videos

  • @enra72
    @enra72 Před rokem

    Edds the brains

  • @Nestor-IRV
    @Nestor-IRV Před rokem

    Why that museum abandoned?

  • @Towpathdippers
    @Towpathdippers Před rokem

    Who's the figure in the window 8:26

  • @ColonelBandit
    @ColonelBandit Před rokem

    trespassing pure and simple

  • @vercioliveira5497
    @vercioliveira5497 Před rokem

    🥰🇧🇷👍

  • @mrajinj661
    @mrajinj661 Před rokem +3

    I'm glad to see the British monarchy provides well for itself as usual! Glad we got rid of our monarchy in 1783!

  • @andrenabailey8734
    @andrenabailey8734 Před rokem

    fix it up!

  • @pure_awareness
    @pure_awareness Před rokem +1

    c
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  • @thatf...inexplorer
    @thatf...inexplorer Před rokem

    finally a urbex channel that is clickbait and faked footage

  • @peterhancox6962
    @peterhancox6962 Před rokem

    what aboout Putin?

  • @columbmurray
    @columbmurray Před 2 měsíci

    What's the stupid music for ,to distract you from what is said ? Clever.