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We had an action packed weekend for my 47th birthday as we spent it down in the famous fishing town of Hastings on the s...
09/06/2026

We had an action packed weekend for my 47th birthday as we spent it down in the famous fishing town of Hastings on the south coast of England

We stayed at the Guestling Hall Hotel which we enjoyed however this hotel needs some major renovation and upgrades, with the right investment it would make a stunning Boutique hotel

It was the cosy attic room that sold it for us also it was the last room available so we didn’t have much of a choice lol, the managers we spoke to were lovely and make us feel at home, we would definitely stay again

So the main reasons to visit Hastings was to get on the East Hill Lift which is the UK’s steepest Funicular Railway at 75° and to get another Caterpillar coaster cred at Flamingo Park Hastings, their retro Ghost Train is a must

We also went on the Miniature Railway, had cake and coffee at Sully’s Cafe, saw some amazing vintage Scooters which bizarrely made me emotional seeing them all ride off into the distance and we went into the slots

After all that a good friend of mine told me about Monty Hammond & Sons Funfairs which was on at the Oval in Hastings so we popped there for a couple of hours, this fair has some very unique rides including the awesome Ali Baba

I have had some comments recently on whether or not I should be using AI generated thumbnails for my YouTube videos, som...
04/06/2026

I have had some comments recently on whether or not I should be using AI generated thumbnails for my YouTube videos, some people like them, some people hate them and some people just couldn’t care less lol

AI tools have recently been used to make new park logos and they just look cheap and unprofessional, also park logos are actually guarded by copyright and trademark laws so you are not supposed to use them in your thumbnails

At the end of the day the ones I have used have included pictures that I have taken myself it’s just been tweaked a little using ChatGPT to make the thumbnails pop and gain more interaction, it is also quicker and easier to make them this way

I have seen a little increase in views on my recent videos which is great news, the amount of spam emails I get from people wanting to charge for making YouTube thumbnails is ridiculous which would be AI generated anyway

At the end of the day it’s not the thumbnail that makes the video, it’s the person who’s made it that counts and that’s all that matters, thumbnails should be eye catching and show the viewer of what to expect

What’s your thoughts on this and which do you prefer !? Ones I’ve made myself or the ones that took no effort at all lol !?

A day off camera today as we visited Ruislip Lido which is one of London’s hidden gems especially for the amazing Ruisli...
31/05/2026

A day off camera today as we visited Ruislip Lido which is one of London’s hidden gems especially for the amazing Ruislip Lido Railway

This miniature railway has to be one of the best in the UK, it’s also only £5 per person for a return trip and all run by volunteers who all do a fantastic job, dogs are also welcome aboard

The rest of the area was busy as expected on a warm summers day plus it’s a relatively cheap day out for most people, there’s loads to do for the whole family including a beach

At the end we stopped off at Stonehouse’s The Water’s Edge pub which was yummy as always, I had a banging Scampi and Chips and a scrummy Chocolate Fudge Cake to finish it off

We had a fantastic evening enjoying Horton's Steam Fair located at Pedestal Field in West Wycombe which is just 5mins dr...
31/05/2026

We had a fantastic evening enjoying Horton's Steam Fair located at Pedestal Field in West Wycombe which is just 5mins drive away from where we used to live in Wheeler End

I love a vintage funfair and as some of you know I followed Carters Steam Fair for such a long time, I even did a shift for them when they were last at this location

Hortons owns some of Carters old rides including the incredible Lighting Skid which is one of the best traveling rides in the UK, they also have their brilliant Dodgems

We also enjoyed the free fireworks display, some yummy fair food and amazing Donuts at the end, also great seeing some friends and staff who work there including the lovely Wayne

If you would like to visit one of Hortons fairs them please visit their website for more information with dates, times and prices

https://www.hortonssteamfair.co.uk/

So is Aviktas the brand NEW Intamin Giant Gyro Swing at Pleasure Beach Resort the UK’s best ride full stop as some peopl...
25/05/2026

So is Aviktas the brand NEW Intamin Giant Gyro Swing at Pleasure Beach Resort the UK’s best ride full stop as some people are saying …..NO, is it the UK’s best flat ride in a theme/amusement park…..I would say YES

I could only manage 2 rides on Aviktas during my visit as I started to feel sick lol, however I could sit on Icon all day long, some flat rides are just not for me however it fits the park so well and it’s a proper crowd pleaser for people watching off ride

The rest of our day was awesome with great weather and a great atmosphere around the park really made it, we also visited during one of their Doggie Sundays so I didn’t have to go on my own

When entering the park Aviktas was on a 60min wait and because I didn’t want Lisa and Tilly sitting around in the sun waiting for me all day I got myself the VIP Speedy Pass at £55 and it was a god send but was it worth it !? I got on 12 rides all day

Even tho Aviktas was on a 40-60min wait all day most of the other rides had very short lines throughout the day, it was also great seeing most of the coasters on 2-3 train operations even Infusion was back on 2 trains

After a fun day at the park we then checked into the Blackpool FC Stadium Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals and for just £63 a night (not including breakfast and £10 for parking) it was a bargain and would definitely stay here again in the future, you can even book rooms with a pitch view

We then spent the rest of the evening walking around Blackpool and WOW what an experience that was lol, yeah the chips from Palmer Cafe and the Donuts later on were amazing but the rest of it was an eye opener, interesting people and the smell of w**d everywhere

The amazing Horton's Steam Fair is back at the beautiful Pinkneys Green, Carters old stomping ground all weekend and I f...
23/05/2026

The amazing Horton's Steam Fair is back at the beautiful Pinkneys Green, Carters old stomping ground all weekend and I feel deflated that I haven’t been today because it’s just so damn hot 🥵

We all ask for nice weather in the UK but when we get these extreme heat waves it just knocks me out, I’ve never been a fan of hot weather

Hopefully I can make it there at some point and if not today (Saturday) then on Bank Holiday Monday, if you haven’t visited Horton’s or any vintage funfair before then do as they are awesome

Valgard Realm of The Vikings at Paultons Park is now open and this brand new themed area is incredible, the Super Fans D...
18/05/2026

Valgard Realm of The Vikings at Paultons Park is now open and this brand new themed area is incredible, the Super Fans Day event in the evening was also great as always…..and didn’t cost us a penny, other parks need to take note !!!

Valgard is easily the best themed area in any UK theme park and their 2 (soon to be 3) brand new rides are awesome, Drakon is a fantastic family thrill coaster and it is the parks first upside ride

Vild Swing, the Feasting Hall and the rest of the area is such a great addition and will bring so much joy to everyone that visits the park, and we finally have Cobra re-themed into Raven and WOW…..what a difference it’s made

Unfortunately I didn’t get the chance to experience the rest of the park because I was too busy chatting to people however I have been to the park many times over the years, you have to make a visit to see for yourself that’s it’s not a “kids” park and not just Peppa Pig

Huge congratulations to the park for putting together another excellent Super Fans Day where we all got the chance to go behind the scenes, get on some rides, grab some food and get a talk from the park managers Lawrence and James who are both top lads 👍🏻

In 2027 we will get to experience Serpants Curse…..the UK’s first Mack Rides Water Coaster and this this looks awesome, Paultons Park really is the UK’s BEST family theme park and for good reasons too, DO NOT miss this place out

Paultons Park just announced Serpent’s Curse, the UK’s first Mack Water Coaster !!! Coming in 2027
16/05/2026

Paultons Park just announced Serpent’s Curse, the UK’s first Mack Water Coaster !!! Coming in 2027

Just one week to go until Valgard Realm of Vikings opens up at the multi award winning Paultons Park and I can NOT wait ...
09/05/2026

Just one week to go until Valgard Realm of Vikings opens up at the multi award winning Paultons Park and I can NOT wait

I will be there all day for the opening of Valgard and then when the park closes I will be attending the park’s 3rd Super Fans Day

Who else is excited for the 16th May 2026 ??

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