Grasmere Village, Lake District: Not My Cup of Tea!
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- čas přidán 8. 08. 2023
- We spent a few days with relatives in the Lake District so decided to have a drive to Grasmere for a look around. It's a nice place but completely over run with tourists (yes I get the irony that we were tourists too), Its difficult to park, over priced and doesn't seem to have a decent pub!
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I love Cumbria and the Lakes. Lovely place. I live in the Midlands and going up there is like being in another world.
As soon as James had his mini rant about parking and people I smashed that like button 😅 I mean I hit it every episode but I had to raise a tiny grin after that opening.. He’s like me.. Not anti social just don’t like people 🤣 Cracking vid as always guys! Looking forward to the next one! 🤙🏻
Thank you so much, some people fail to grasp the pleasure that can be gained from being grumpy!! 😂
i live in Grasmere And i see his point every day
Ditto!
I really don't like people 🤣🤣🤣 but I've met some amazing individuals - I love them 😂😂😍❤️✨️
We all take a individual pathway through life, these two have found each other and is so obv they are made for each other🥰. Its the perfect positiva YT channel, and together they are beautiful x
Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😍
Lakes is beautiful but always packed with people, it spoils it. I don't like people lol
That's ace PAM
people don't like you
I just hate the general public!! 😂
Yes totally agree far too many people wanting to the same thing over crowded
@@bythecurb Same here 😄
@@Susan-nm3sx On the moon 🤣
I don't know why but every time I think of the Lake district I think of Bowness and the beautiful lake at Windermere. One of our first holidays in 1975 as a young newly married married couple. Camping in a field in a hired commer van . Happy days
Its so beautiful but a bit too busy this time of year!
The look on the face with the pink brolly when you had bought your fleeces and was passing him was priceless LOL
Oh James, it really wasn’t for you was it. At least you can console yourself with an expensive pint in a pub. I was shocked at
the price, not being a drinker myself. Never mind - that’s life and you show it in all its glory. Another very watchable video
for us. 💕💕💕
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it. It wasn't for me, too many people queuing to pay too much!!
Just as well you did not get malibu and coke it wouls have been over 20 quid
Loved how you did the music for Helen walking down the path... You timed it perfect... Drone shots were brilliant.... You two together funny as ever 😂 brilliant... Xx
Thanks Caroline, I love choosing the music 🙂
@@bythecurb i can tell... It sure makes it 😍 well done.
Grasmere is perfect, just people spoil it😢
Brings back some great memories of finishing my swim of Windermere love it up there better after the holidays as not as packed.
I live and work in the Lakes, it can be challenging getting around in the summer holidays, but it’s a lovely place for people to visit. Glad you enjoyed it.
I was born and have lived in the Lakes all my life, retired now. Thankfully I don't live in among the crazy touristy areas, and quite honestly, I just avoid them like the plague. When I want my Lake District "fix", I head for one of the villages or areas away from the tourist trail..... One village in particular I often visit, was a favourite of the famous Lakeland Guidebook writer, Alfred Wainwright. He almost bought a house there before eventually settling for a bungalow just outside Kendal, where he worked as the Local Council's Treasurer at that time.... It's a lovely village too, with a pub, a church, a nice little cafe, a chocolate factory, a vilage store, and a farmer's market every Month.
@@Brian-om2hh This has to be Orton :) Agree, a lovely little place to visit.
£12.75!!!! I would have left it on the bar!
James, man after my own heart ‘I’m not queuing’ your a brilliant couple 👍
I just hate queuing. I get bored!!
If there is queue....They don't take cash....or you have to order by a screen or app.....I'm out....
Oh James, your 'I am really trying to be patient' face, really cracks me up. It'll never work. Helen is Helen. I'd read everything too, (especially if I knew it would annoy my partner.) 😅😅😅
To be fair, I think she does it on purpose too!! 😂
Another great video, your best work is when you are both in the pub! Followed by a long scenic walk the next day. You compliment each other so well! Keep the videos coming.
Thank you, our next video is a lovely walk 😊
Isnt it odd how we all want to visit the magnificence of natural beauty,an the serenity of paradise
BUT WE DONT WANT ANYONE ELSE TO
Absolutely, they should ban everyone else when I'm there!
I crave getting out in my van and having a few pub crawls after watching this. Going off up to N. Yorks coast in October. Your vids have given me some ideas. Missing the North. Down to earth and crap weather. Gotta love the coast in a storm. The drama of it. Improves the chips after and the cosy pints. Keep the vids coming.
Absolutely.we go all year round 😊
My uncle and aunt live round here, they have a boat n alsorts, its super posh. Can understand how it might not be for some people. Best time to visit is when the school holidays are not on x
Looks beautiful we don’t realise how lovely our country is
Countires don't change. People do
I've never had a beer but the price was astounding!
My dream is to visit The Lake District. Thanks for the tour. Lovely personalities both.
The lake district is fabulous, but be warned, the crowds spoil it. Just too many.
Thank you, we have another video coming in the next few days from when we hiked the highest peak in England. Its called Scafell Pike and in the centre of the Lake District
Love you two , great videos.
Beautiful scenery ..thank you.
Thank you
When she’s not distracted by signs, Helen walks proper fast.
I struggle to keep up!
Pub sighns lol
Went there in feb. Stunning place. Walked around the lake and it was a sunny day.
Not too busy either.
Can't wait to go again.
I think you missed the lake bit. You have to head out past the garden centre.
That's my favourite part of Grasmere. The shops, yeah you can walk round them quite quickly.
It's a nice circular walk. Very scenic and Rydal cave if you don't mind a steep hill climb.
Absolutely love Grasmere Gingerbread well done James and Helen putting these lovely little places on the map with your wonderful touch of humour. Would so love to bump into your both one day 😊
Thanks Jill, might see you sometime 🙂
We love the Yorkshire dales love the little village shops to look around we stay in a lodge with a hot tub so nice for a lovely break
Loving the Lake District it looks beautiful glad your having a lovely time 😊
We had a great time thanks, the towns are too busy though this time of year
@@bythecurb yes they are we go at the end of nov when it’s quite then I take some fairy lights and make the lodge cosy for us we like it when we can wrap up and go out then the village is lovely and quite with just the locals in them can’t wait for your walking vlog next 💗
We paid £80 quid in Windermere for 4 Aparol splitz 4 largers 1 j20 and 2 bowls of chips.....Monday
Then in Tuesday @ Ambleside had 3 largers 1 cider and 5 meals for £90 ....
Blimey!! 😬
Dick Turpin wore a mask.
Stayed in the swan for a couple of nights out of season it was lovely about 5yrs ago it was busy ..and the food was top notch .
Excellent guys as usual..👍🏼
The food looked good!
I just love how honest and real you two are 😎
I think they are absolutely my favourite CZcamsrs whenever you’re feeling down you just need to watch these two I find them hilarious. Cheers me up no end
Thank you 😍
Thanks, we're just being ourselves!@@Emma-ec1is
Grasmere is too touristy and nowt there. Keswick is a better place for things to do. Being a native Cumbrian I know it well and do miss my time there.
We're ont guest list 😂😂😂😂
It's the one-liners !! Get me evri time
Love u 2.
Janice 👵 xxx
Thanks Janice!
Haha we did the same in our motorhome at 10am and not a parking space to be found , after driving around the lakes for 2 hours we abandoned it and drove to the Yorkshire Dales instead ....the lake district is like a theme park nowadays and we were there in the Autumn midweek .
You're right. Too many people!!
OMG GI Jane and I have in common the compulsion to read, and enjoy all the info boards and plaques much to the irritation of others it is very much an ASD thing. Lol. Love it.
You guys do keep visiting some great destinations for me to put on my ever growing list.
We have lots more amazing places to visit, stay tuned! 🙂
@@bythecurb I surely will
Helen is spot on the lakes is about the amazing walks 👍
Great video again, you two are funny. It's like being there with you. Lovely scenery
The lake district is so beautiful been there many times. Always stayed in Ambleside and always had a evening in the golden rule pub. Great video keep them coming 😊
Thank you 😊
Agree re Grasmere. Good walk(s) from Ambleside and a pint in Grasmere at Tweedies (pub round back) then walk or bus back is best way to see Grasmere. Assume you've tried Keswick. The Bank pub does ace food and beer. Sure you can park van at bottom end of village also...... keep the honest reviews up.
Enjoyable video as always. Nice finish with the drone shots
Thanks John
Beers come in daft packaging now , I dropped mine in the kitchen and youd think the house was on fire trying to save a can of lager , great video as always guys, keep safe
😂 Gotta save the beer!!
Keswick …..we go nearly every year …..going for 5 days first week in September….loads of pubs nice walk around ,perfick for you 2 piss heeds🤣🤣🤣
If you ever come down south to Plymouth, let me know! I have an amazing place right by the river that you can park for free, it’s a hidden gem and NO ONE knows it, so it’s always empty and beautiful! great videos ❤
Lovely Lakes have a lovely drink both ❤❤
Cheers James and Helen. Cheered me up watching you both after one of those trying days in the workplace. All the best to both of you.
Thank you!
I’ve never been a fan of the Lake District and I think it’s entirely due to the fact that it’s tanked it down every time I’ve been 😂
You could really tell how much you love Helen in this video. I can’t explain why, just the way you were speaking to her I suppose. You’re such a lovely couple.
Agree since I moved to Blackpool all I get down my throat is people saying you must go up to the Lake district.When I did go up there I found it grim ,bleak and depressing.I suppose if you grew up in a city like you are going to love the Lakes as where I grew up in lovely area.Don,t understand why people say ther lakes is the best countryside in england,I ve seen much nicer places.
@andrewbarrett42 because away fro. The touristy spots it's a hikers heaven . Grasmere is actually a great place to start the walks into the wilderness and high up .
We have just had a break in Wensleydale, Hawes was quite quiet as it was just before the schools finished for the holidays. Things aren’t so expensive there either. I’d spend my time exploring and walking between pubs but my other half isn’t a fan of walking a great distance. I love the lakes, been to Ambleside and Windermere around Christmas as well as summer breaks and it’s a lot busier and hectic, prices suit the wealthy discerning tourists. Always good to come home to our own pub and a decent pint though.
We plan on visiting Hawes soon
Hawes quite quiet? You obviously didn't go on a Tuesday - market day........ When in Hawes, a visit to the Creamery (cheese factory) is a must. Lots of places to get good grub. I recommend the steak pie & chips at the Chippie just down from the public loos, or the cafe up the stairs, right next door to the Spar shop - lots of choice on the menu there. It'll take you 10 minutes to decide what to have! My fave there is the cheese & onion quiche, served with red onion chutney. Really nice! And if you're in Hawes, you are just 20 minutes or so from Askrigg, where the original 1970's series of All Creatures Great & Small was filmed.... Askrigg is a really charming village, and is well worth a stop-off. The food at the Crown Inn at Askrigg is off the scale!! Their steak pie could win an award.....The sign over the bar is worth a mention. it says "We will not judge you on race, skin colour, size, height, weight, sexual orientation or religion. We will base our judgement entirely on whether or not you are a tw@t"..... That's Yorkshire humour for you.
The lakes are great to drive through but I wouldn't stop it's just too busy and the price of everything makes you feel like you are been ripped off.... The roads are really dangerous... Every one seems to be driving too fast for the small roads and it always raining like Scotland...
It's not *always* raining. It only rains on days ending in AY. And it's not the roads that are dangerous, it's people....
Brilliant love u beautiful people x. Cheered me up today x thankyou ❤
Thank you, you're welcome 😍
You should have bought a Croissant. 18:49
Although that is just a pasty without the meat. 😝😝😝😝
Here's a bit of useless information for those who don't know?
The pasty with the curly pastry round the edge were made like that for the miners in Cornwall mining for tin and stuff down the mines.
The idea was that they hold the pasty by the curly part so they are not touching the part they are eating with the filling in and their dirty hands only touching the curly part.
They would only eat the middle part and throw away the curly part.
aannndddd.... Their wives even made them a pasty which had the potato/meat/veg on one side of the pasty, and separated by pastry, they would put something like apple filling in the other end, so they had a pie and a pudding in one pasty.
And again, they would throw away the curly part that they touched with their dirty hands.
Couldn't agree more...., get back to Bridlington! Love you both xx
Im going for a whole week, next week. I'll make a vlog. I love Brid
Really nice to see you both, James fancy dropping the beer.
Fortunately I dont drink John Smiths, they were a gift for our hosts
Hiya James and Helen can I just say absolutely love the Lake District beautiful veiws all around.... Your right James it is a pain in the a____ to get parked .... Can I just say you look gorgeous in your dress Helen it really suits you ..., OMG my mouth is watering at those yummy pasties thy look delicious 😋.... Aww no Helen can't believe you got sprayed with the can sticky nightmare.? Take Care im loving your vlogs thy always make me laugh as you can see I'm still catching up ......😊😊
Thank you Allison, glad you're enjoying the vlogs :-)
Good video! Thank you.
I am enjoying sightseeing, via my iPhone, entertained by the dynamic duo. :)
Thank you!
James you need to chill Helen enjoys learning new things I wondered what Helen wished Helen is brilliant ❤❤❤ and you are too James xxxxx
She wished for a different boyfriend I think!!
@@bythecurb 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I don't think so
I love going on here and seeing you have posted a new vlog James, because it's like opening a present which I know is going to be exciting and enjoyable. As always it was exciting and enjoyable, thank you. I also love Helen's saying... "If in doubt, drink a stout." I am going to remember that saying, because I too drink stout. I was on the Guinness a few weeks ago, I love it 😋 Jen from York 😁
Thanks Jen, we do love a good stout, some great stouts in York 😀
Queuing like lemmings, love it James 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Great vid/vlog from you both, that was an expensive round :) - tell ya what though, that flat cap would suit James more (suits you sir) - Grasmere looks nice, bet that gingerbread smell was nice in the daffodil gardens but the fish and chip small must have been better in the other place :) I see your graveyard hobby has not left you both and a bargain fleece is always good for winter (winter is coming) - by the way, not sure i am correct but, the proper Cornish pastie had both the main pastie and a end where there was a sweet (i think maybe apple) part so the workers had both a main meal and a desert... not sure i am correct with that :) I love you both, your vids are awesome.... keep it up and, again from you number 1 fan. watched from the beginning - Alec :)
Thanks Alec, thats really interesting about the Cornish pasties
eyupthehills are alive with the sound of Guinness ❤
You two are great genuine people I love you both
Thank you
Long time viewer 1st time subscriber 👍. Is it Sam reed or Sam red that established the bookshop? Congrats for doing what many don't have the bollocks to do, hope it's working out well. 😁
As far as parking is concerned go to the garden centre car park in the centre of Grasmere. Enter the garden centre from the car park entrance and browse inside of course if you want to, otherwise walk straight through and out the front entrance to roam the village.
It’s paid parking now 😅
Hi guys! 😁 New subscriber here. I am from the USA, have traveled quite a lot to other countries, but England is my absolute favorite. It stole my heart. I wanted to ask, where would you recommend my next trip to England be? I go every few years. So far, I have been to London, Dover, Canterbury, Ambleside, Windermere, Bowness, Beatrix Potter's Hilltop, and Hawkeshead. Any suggestions are so appreciated! 😎😄 Thank youuu!!
Hi, thanks for subscribing, there are some lovely places to see, here are a few of my favourites that could be worth you looking in to - York, Whitby, Robin Hood Bay, Northumberland, Bath, Lincoln, Cotswolds, Cornwall. I assume you just mean England because there are some stunning places in Wales and Scotland.
@@bythecurb ohhh thank you so much! Actually we are going to Scotland for our honeymoon! 😁😁😁😁 I will look into all these places. Can't wait for more videos! 🌞
Hi you 2 I was thinking about you when I saw the news about the fires. I am glad you're both OK.
Mark, you need to, buy some more shoes lv because you keep falling down . Carnt wait to see where you are now . Take care and checco too xx
Im confused. Who's Mark? 😂
Haha that’s bloke with the umbrella in Ambleside giving u the once over as u past him 😂😂. Love the lakes just a shame it’s always busy. Maxxx
Didnt notice him at the time 😂
I James I love watching you going for a drink and you and Helen just Bounce off each other fantastic you two just make me laugh keep them going 👍 AB
Thanks for the video guys! Hope Helens wish comes true! 🙏 ❤
What? for a knight in shining armour!!? 😂
I’d like to say I’m not a stalker 😂but I kind of am as I’m watching all your videos.😂love it...
Haha nothing wrong with a bit of virtual stalking :-)
Ha ha subscribed tonight. Looking forward to your newest videos soon ,how are you today ?🌅
You 2 should do stand up!! You know a double act. Hilarious man. 😂
Awwwww thank you 😊
Loving the content! Bloomin tourists! 😂😂
Pain in the backside! 😂
Helen could be my drinking buddy as i love Guinness too! Loving your videos James
Helen's always clam, and James always seem's on edge, partner
Nah, Im chilled!! 🙂
Lovely part of the world my friend!, well done!
Awesome video guys!! I always look forward to your content! Without a doubt my favourite CZcams channel! You both make me laugh. That pub was not a patch on New Broom in Rotherham Helen!! Class…. Stay safe guys …… Smithy
Certainly my fav CZcams channel…so refreshing And they are both absolutely hilarious
@@Emma-ec1is 💯% agree!!
Cheers Smithy, off to New Broom this evening! 😂
@@bythecurb 🤣👍
The most beautiful place in the world in hills away from people
was last in the jigsaw shop 5 days before lockdown started, thank goodness I bought half the shop
They are very popular in that area, my mum loves jigsaws
James bit half crust half filling bit, a true gent.
One of the very few pluses of living in London nothing is expensive by comparison especially a pint.
@bythecurb Go in May, weathers a bit hit and miss but there's fewer crowds.
Another great video guys keep them coming
Thanks 👍
I have spent the last week ‘binge watching’ your channel. Finally catch up with ALL your videos and then you bring another out. Brilliant, keep them coming. You can keep Netflix and Sky, you guys beat them hands down. 👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😂😂😂
Thank you so much, I'm glad you like the videos 😍
Weird
@@j5778 real life, better than love island, big brother. All pretentious rubbish. All my own personal opinions. Don’t name call others for what they have an opinion on.
@@skyrunner000 I will say what I like if you don't like it scroll on, who do you think you are, that's my opinion, weird. ha ha
@@j5778 bye, have a nice life.
Again an amazing video, just I have question can you suggest some scenic destination for 3 days in the UK, must have camping facility please
So many lovely places, we loved Northumberland, Yorkshire Dales near Masham and the Peaks
I just missed you we called in Grasmere Monday evening when everyone had left. Would have bought you both a beer if I’d seen you
Oh now you tell us!! 😂
Thanks
Thank you so much!! 😍
Steak and stilton sounds amazing !
It was lovely
Great video James and Helen and I know what it's like walking through a park with a bag of cans and Loosing 😢, people look at you like your a cider Billy 😂.
😂😂😂
James, you might want to check out the sound quality….Might want to invest in wireless mics for you and Helen.
Sounds alright to me, I've got the mic set up but its a bit too faffy for when Im vlogging. Im going to try them again though next week
Gosh my fave place Cumbria.. i was watching the mountains, ive walked most around Grasmere.. thanks for that video James and Helen 👍🙏
Thanks Kenny, we went up Scafell Pike the next day, video coming soon, we loved it 🙂
@@bythecurb oh nice.. I never did go up Scafell.. but I’ve been close having done Great Gable / Kirk Fell.. a little further over Haystacks High Stile over by Buttermere .. I love it all..especially when you have a mountain all to yourself for 15/20 mins.. then humans come spoil it ha ha .. looking forward to watching it .. TC James 👍🙏🏼
you came to the pub i work in i hope you enjoyed it i must have been on my hols
Lake district was a place of solitude...now its just a giant theme park..
Thanks,great vlogs guys
Thanks so much ❤️
Hi Guys ggreat video! i did a wild camp up at easdale tarn it was great! BUT, Lakes apart from that very expensive! shame they have to rip people off
What a pretty place! I want a stone cottage!
Mark II Escort mate. Was looking on the back to see if it had the old "Mexico" logo, but nah. Great vid as always guys. 😁
Thank you
RS2000, can tell by the slopping front end. Prices gone through the roof for these, only 10000 produced.
@@iainferguson764 Yeah both the RS's & Mexico's were a real hit back in the day. Even today, they still pull in the buyers.
Yes James .
"Hell is other people ".
Hi guys ,another great vlog as usual 👌. Quick question what's the meaning behind the word ( curb)
Its because I cant spell Kerb!!
Heah tut cat you spell c__k lol
Great video , your banter between each other is great in your ups and downs of visiting , eating and spilling around the Lake District
Thank you!
Bridlington has been absolutely heaving today mate not seen it this busy in years.
I'll be there next week for a full week. Looking forward to it
Through the garden, I was feeling your pain. 😅
We love you two xx love your videos xx keep em coming please xx Helens hair is so beautiful and you're so handsome xxx
Thank you so much. I'm blushing 😂🤭
Just found your channel how did I guess you were from Rotherham before you even mentioned New Broom nice to to have a Yorkshire CZcamsr proper folk who like a beer and pasties. I unfortunately live in Mansfield now for my sins they don’t half talk funny round here 😂
I feel your pain, I once lived in Leeds!!! 😂
funny, but not so funny when it's you, dropping your cans of beer on the ground, love it, it happens to us all James.
Great vlog you two 👍🚐🍻🍹👊
Thank you!
Another brilliant video guys ❤️❤️🚐🚐 xx
Glad you enjoyed it
Hahahaha!! 18;18 mins in...Fella with the outfit n pink brolly, lookin at you like ?? No self awareness what so ever!! Laughed my head off🤣