Hay on Wye Castle Town in Wales Book capital with so much to see and do!

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  • Hay on Wye Castle Town in Wales Book capital with so much to see and do!
    Join us as we look around the shops, learn the history of Hay on Wye castle, meet some of the locals and go on a carving hunt down by the river. Thanks for watching!

Komentáře • 84

  • @annegoodwin4620
    @annegoodwin4620 Před rokem +2

    Loved tagging along on your visit to Hay on Wye! 💕🐼 📚

  • @susancousins8766
    @susancousins8766 Před rokem +1

    I saw Manky 9 times I believe. Thanks for sharing Hay with us, very lovely town and Castles. The history of the gate is impressive as old as it is and how many times it’s burned and destroyed over the centuries. Beautiful structures in the area and much history! Beautifully videography! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💜

    • @LetsgowithTheJohnsons
      @LetsgowithTheJohnsons  Před rokem

      Glad you enjoyed the history and tour of Hay on Wye Susan, it looks like you missed 3 of Manky's appearances, 🐼🐼🐼🐼🐼🐼🐼🐼🐼🐼🐼🐼 he was a very busy bear this time 😄😂 Thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

  • @Mspiggytmike
    @Mspiggytmike Před rokem +1

    Thanks for another great trip 😊 Thanks to Paul for putting you on to the beautiful waterfall trail.

    • @LetsgowithTheJohnsons
      @LetsgowithTheJohnsons  Před rokem

      So glad you enjoyed the trip... Meeting Paul was great, and so were the café & woodland trail that he told us about 🙂😎🐼

  • @juliehobden749
    @juliehobden749 Před rokem +1

    I’m really enjoying the current videos. It’s nice to see you guys exploring Wales and taking us along😊

    • @LetsgowithTheJohnsons
      @LetsgowithTheJohnsons  Před rokem +1

      That's great to hear Julie, it's wonderful to have you with us on our travels 🙂😎🐼

  • @123uschie
    @123uschie Před rokem +1

    Fabulous trip thank you for taking us along ,much appreciated .Enjoy your vacation!

  • @christhompson4270
    @christhompson4270 Před rokem +1

    I think I saw Manky 11 or 12 times. What a beautiful place to have a holiday in and those sculptures were amazing as well as the people and the town. Take care and thank you for sharing 👍🙏❤️

    • @LetsgowithTheJohnsons
      @LetsgowithTheJohnsons  Před rokem +1

      ⭐🐼⭐ The official count was 12 Chris, so well done 🏆 We thought the sculptures were amazing too, and as you say the people were great too. Take care and thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

  • @Nicole-coliebrobro
    @Nicole-coliebrobro Před rokem +1

    Very cool animal carvings throughout the trail! Gives it a most magical setting…

    • @LetsgowithTheJohnsons
      @LetsgowithTheJohnsons  Před rokem

      They were magical Nicole, a lovely setting too by the river. So glad you liked them too 🙂😎🐼

  • @cclyon
    @cclyon Před rokem +1

    Oh, how I would love to live in Great Britain even for a little while. Your videos are much appreciated.

    • @LetsgowithTheJohnsons
      @LetsgowithTheJohnsons  Před rokem

      We're so pleased to know how much you enjoy the videos, thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

  • @missmerrily4830
    @missmerrily4830 Před rokem +1

    You certainly picked a wonderful time for a couple of days' caravanning! Hay looked so special with the backdrop of that gorgeous blue sky and finally there's even a little warmth in the sun now. I didn't even know that Hay dated back to the Normans so it was so nice to hear a little of some history that was completely unknown to me. What a gorgeous place. Oh my goodness what a tree! It looked for all the world as though it could pick up its roots and walk! Such character and the bark was truly amazing. Where but Hay would you find such a well-stocked honesty book stall? It must be a wonderful place to be when the book festival takes place but is still a fabulous location to visit at any time. It's a not-to-be-missed-destination fr sure! And it has arguably the poshest looking Oxfam shop I've ever seen! And 'hi' to Paul if he's reading the comments! What would I buy off those shelves. Well the flamingoes of course, but I bet those aren't for sale! The whole of Hay is enchanting and thank you so much for taking us all along. I hope you have a wonderful stay!

    • @LetsgowithTheJohnsons
      @LetsgowithTheJohnsons  Před rokem

      The weather was great for the trip to Hay. So glad you enjoyed the history of the town, and the very posh charity shop. Paul was a great character and such a nice chap. Those flamingos were very colourful, and we did have a wonderful stay, thank you. 🙂😎🐼

  • @KentishMudlarks
    @KentishMudlarks Před rokem +1

    A fantastic adventure, we love this town. Thanks for sharing this border book town ⭐️👍😊😊

    • @LetsgowithTheJohnsons
      @LetsgowithTheJohnsons  Před rokem

      Hi Both, so glad you enjoyed the trip to Hay on Wye, it's a lovely place, especially on a nice day 🌞🙂😎🐼

  • @cdmikie
    @cdmikie Před rokem +1

    A beautiful place to spend the day, lots to see and do. Have a good week!

    • @LetsgowithTheJohnsons
      @LetsgowithTheJohnsons  Před rokem

      We did have a wonderful day in Hay Michelanne, glad you enjoyed it too 🙂😎🐼

  • @geoff2868
    @geoff2868 Před rokem +2

    Hope to catch you in the morning as it's big Easter Day today and we have lots of little young eggcited guests.

  • @marybeth6272
    @marybeth6272 Před rokem +1

    Another great adventure! Loved it. So much fun.🐼

  • @angelamillard6418
    @angelamillard6418 Před rokem +1

    Beautiful place,love the history and architecture. ❤

  • @Adam-Gates-Mudlark
    @Adam-Gates-Mudlark Před rokem +2

    Such a fantastic outing. Phil I think Caroline is giving you a big … hint!! She wants a new house for her birthday 😉🤣🤣

    • @LetsgowithTheJohnsons
      @LetsgowithTheJohnsons  Před rokem

      She's very good at hinting Adam 😄😂 Glad you enjoyed the outing 🙂😎🐼

  • @TFDwriting
    @TFDwriting Před rokem +1

    Love the Oxfam, I would definitely take a look at the clothing! And I love what the lady who runs the shop does with the upcycling.

    • @LetsgowithTheJohnsons
      @LetsgowithTheJohnsons  Před rokem

      It was an impressive shop Cathryn, and the manageress really does work hard on the place. 🙂😎🐼

  • @iamshotty
    @iamshotty Před rokem +1

    What a beautiful place, thank you so much my lovelies xx Teresa 🇦🇺❤

  • @rosiamorrison6531
    @rosiamorrison6531 Před rokem +1

    By the way , I loved every thing in bloom, and the Gorgeous tree . 🤭💖💫

  • @rosiamorrison6531
    @rosiamorrison6531 Před rokem +1

    Enjoyed every moment of the video , Loved all the views and History of the towns . the shops were great loved the people you chatted with . It was Almost like being there , and Manky is a true outdoors man , he looked so content . Thanks for the trip . 🧡💛💚🤎🦩

    • @LetsgowithTheJohnsons
      @LetsgowithTheJohnsons  Před rokem

      "Enjoyed every moment" what a wonderful thing to say Rosia. We're so happy to hear how much you enjoyed this trip 🙂😎🐼

  • @annettefournier9655
    @annettefournier9655 Před rokem +1

    Thank you so much Phil and Caroline. What a wonderful place to visit and take a wander. The textures and patterns on that tree had me enraptured. And what would I like to get in that shop? Biscuit tins ! There's not a proper Biscuit tin anywhere around here . They are so useful and colorful and interesting. Yup. My kind of junk is a few Biscuit tins.😅❤

    • @LetsgowithTheJohnsons
      @LetsgowithTheJohnsons  Před rokem

      Our pleasure Annette, we're so glad you liked the visit, including that incredible tree and the lovely shop. Hope you find a proper biscuit tin 🙂😎🐼

  • @janetmonroe5031
    @janetmonroe5031 Před rokem +1

    Beautiful scenery

  • @lupinelinda
    @lupinelinda Před rokem +1

    My husband watches your videos with me. He loves the history you share and wishes you could do more and longer. He has learned so much from your travels! Thank you!❤

    • @LetsgowithTheJohnsons
      @LetsgowithTheJohnsons  Před rokem

      Thank you both for watching the videos and for your encouraging comment. We would love to make longer videos, but sadly we have to work so don't have the time. Seeing the channel grow, so that we were able to just make videos would be our dream scenario. 🙂😎🐼🐼

  • @kathleencallaghan4867
    @kathleencallaghan4867 Před rokem +1

    The clock tower is beautiful!

    • @LetsgowithTheJohnsons
      @LetsgowithTheJohnsons  Před rokem

      It is Kathleen and a bargain at £600... if it was in today's money, but probably a small fortune in Victorian times. 🙂😎🐼

  • @deedorothypapineau6920
    @deedorothypapineau6920 Před rokem +1

    What a beautiful town! I’m hoping I saw all of Manky’s presence there. See you! Byee!

  • @bryanobrien2726
    @bryanobrien2726 Před rokem

    What a gorgeous place . Thank you for bringing us with you .

    • @LetsgowithTheJohnsons
      @LetsgowithTheJohnsons  Před rokem +1

      It wouldn't be the same without you Bryan, thanks for joining us 🙂😎🐼

  • @barbaracarter8129
    @barbaracarter8129 Před rokem +1

    Wow nice place to visit .

  • @59tante
    @59tante Před rokem +1

    So many lovely items. I'd fancy an unusual bird house

  • @59tante
    @59tante Před rokem +2

    See you soon

  • @margaretlynch1494
    @margaretlynch1494 Před rokem +1

    🙋‍♀️❤ Another lovely outing with the Johnsons and friends! Weather so nice, it must be August!😊

    • @LetsgowithTheJohnsons
      @LetsgowithTheJohnsons  Před rokem

      Yes, August in April Margaret 😄🌞 So glad you enjoyed the outing, thanks for joining us. 🙂😎🐼🐼

  • @PaulGatfotd-sx8pb
    @PaulGatfotd-sx8pb Před rokem +1

    The blue jug looks nice

  • @joanmorris53
    @joanmorris53 Před rokem +1

    The Oxfam shop looks so lovely, very vintage looking, really enjoyed watching this,, haven't been to Hay on Wye for years, looking forward going again soon and now with new places to explore, I believe there is a festival at the end of May, anyhoo thanks so much for doing these videos both..so interesting ::)

    • @LetsgowithTheJohnsons
      @LetsgowithTheJohnsons  Před rokem +1

      We loved our visit to Hay on Wye Joan, and that was an incredible Oxfam Shop. Hope you have a great time when you are there, and we recommend the café by the river 🙂😎🐼🐼

    • @joanmorris53
      @joanmorris53 Před rokem

      Hi both, Well we visited Hay yesterday, and realised it was 25 years since our last visit, such a pretty town, the weather was wonderful, we looked in so many vintage, retro, antique shops, including Oxfam, and were in awe of the Hay Antique Market, we walked through the castle grounds, enjoyed a coffee at the Bean Box cafe, “lovely”and took a leisurely stroll along the river side path.. thanks again for recommending both..We had such a lovely day..❤

  • @PaulGatfotd-sx8pb
    @PaulGatfotd-sx8pb Před rokem +1

    Monkey was enjoying a nice piece of cake and a cup of tea

  • @carolinekangalee4358
    @carolinekangalee4358 Před rokem

    The big tree looks like the whomping willow from Hogwarts. Wish I were back there with both of you, visited Hay in 2008 for the festival, loved the town and atmosphere. Bookseller is my ideal profession, although I am a librarian.

  • @stevenvitte
    @stevenvitte Před rokem +2

    These trip videos look great. I'm just wondering though; Are mudlarking adventures right around the corner this spring?

    • @LetsgowithTheJohnsons
      @LetsgowithTheJohnsons  Před rokem

      Sorry Steven, due to health issues we aren't making any plans to go Mudlarking. 🙂😎🐼

  • @kimdevisser9752
    @kimdevisser9752 Před rokem +1

    Saw Manky 10 times.

  • @lfurches
    @lfurches Před rokem +1

    I believe I need to go there. Brian would love it too because of all the book stores. Thanks for taking us along. I love the carvings on the nature walk.

    • @LetsgowithTheJohnsons
      @LetsgowithTheJohnsons  Před rokem +1

      People come to Hay on Wye from all over the world Laura, the book shops are amazing, and the town & countryside are so beautiful. 🙂😎🐼

    • @lfurches
      @lfurches Před rokem

      @Let's go with The Johnsons! someday guys we will come visit you! And see Wales and the UK. I've only been to Ľondon and Canterbury. I did ride a train through Cornwall to get to London after riding the ferry from Dublin.

  • @joheldenbrand4985
    @joheldenbrand4985 Před rokem +1

    When are you going to river lark,mud lark, dump lark, any lark, not a travel channel fan miss you guys Larkin?????

    • @LetsgowithTheJohnsons
      @LetsgowithTheJohnsons  Před rokem

      Sorry Jo, but due to age & health factors we decided to leave the tips & rivers in favour of history & travel. Thank you for following our mudlarking adventures in the past. 🙂😎🐼

    • @joheldenbrand4985
      @joheldenbrand4985 Před rokem

      I loved the mudlarking adventures you took me on. I will miss them as I'm sure you will to. Wishing you safe journeys and good health always from Iowa USA. Will try and catch some of your travels to check-in on you both ❤

  • @lindamartinez2896
    @lindamartinez2896 Před rokem +1

    Caroline, comments are turned off for your new video.

  • @PaulGatfotd-sx8pb
    @PaulGatfotd-sx8pb Před rokem +1

    Monkey was on the book shelve displaying the books

  • @PaulGatfotd-sx8pb
    @PaulGatfotd-sx8pb Před rokem +1

    I have seen monkey twice so far in your car

  • @Coneman3
    @Coneman3 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Avoid the toll road.

    • @LetsgowithTheJohnsons
      @LetsgowithTheJohnsons  Před 8 měsíci

      Yes, we found the toll road by mistake on our way out of town! Thanks for watching 🤠😎🐼