@@drewsoutdooradventures01 weather has been lovely with the exception of today. We had a nice walk at Haden Hill with one of our young service users the other day. Unusual to only see 1 swan. We didnt see the heron though.
@@helenstone9711 been nice I think it's supposed to get warmer soon again not sure if will rain tho keep changing the weather . But nice walk around there depends what you see on the pool I've been a few times and it was quiet just a moorhen on there
The best, and never beaten. Such fond memories of the spinning eggs ride, and the 'spindryer' where the floor dropped out, and everyone was pinned to the spinning wall, with no safety straps. Lethal really haha!
Spent many an hour there. My parents lived on Timbertree estate. Does anyone remember the ‘sons of rest’ building which I think burnt down. I left the area in 1986 but still occasionally visit. Thanks for posting.
There was a golf course there too. Long gone I guess? Many school summer holidays kicking a ball about. Plus two bowling greens where we were occasionally allowed to play. Simple times.
Thank you for this video. The park and house was my childhood in a nutshell. I was there at least 4 days a week. The house was boarded up dilapidated after fire in the 80's, but kids still used to get in. I was too scared to try it after all the haunted stories. Anyone remember the big old suspended bell on a wooden frame you could ring? I reckon that was used later to call workers in from across the grounds back in the day. It was so loud! It was known as the monks bell, and there may be truth in that. Look up the story about the monk and his forbidden lover who apparently died in one of the underground tunnels from the house that went way beyond the pools... I never used the public outdoor swimming pool. That was quite an experience for those who braved it! Thank you for the great video. I've seen another of yours, and it's so refreshing to see a younger person have such genuine interest in local history.
Thanks for sharing this bet was so creepy then if could get inside shame the swimming pool has gone tbh. But appreciate your comment gonna be doing more videos like these soon 😁
@@drewsoutdooradventures01 You're welcome! And thank you again too :-) I found a bit of info on 'Former Slopes' online. It says: 'Cradley Heath Haden Hill' "Believed to have been part of a leisure centre development that was established in 1976, the slope is described as “short lived” in historical accounts, it is listed as still in existence in a directory published in 1987. It is reported to have been a Dendix slope and open year round" Shame there's no pics. I tried the ski slope in Plymouth and couldn't stand up 😄
What a beautiful area and interesting history, all my memories of that area are from childhood in the 70s it never seemed that warm and sunny though, thanks for a great video
I remember the house post fire - I think the fire was considered to be deliberately started but I may be wrong. When derelict, we had a school trip and went inside - it was very unsafe and certainly wouldn’t be allowed today.
That's crazy tbh see most derelict places today unlike old days are gates off with cameras or secure . I bet you could have walked around the round oak steel works when that become derelict. Today alot has changed to stop people
@@drewsoutdooradventures01 It was the site of my former high school, newly built, which for some reason they demolished? School and teachers were not great so maybe that is a factor but still weird for a pretty much new build complex to be left to rot and eventually tore down to make way for house builders.
Ahhhh Drew, I had my name in the credits 😂😂 Awesome!! Another great video mate. Love Haden Hill . Hope all good with you
Aha 😂😂 thank you not bad tbh doing great gonna film next one soon just waiting for good weather
@@drewsoutdooradventures01 weather has been lovely with the exception of today. We had a nice walk at Haden Hill with one of our young service users the other day. Unusual to only see 1 swan. We didnt see the heron though.
@@helenstone9711 been nice I think it's supposed to get warmer soon again not sure if will rain tho keep changing the weather . But nice walk around there depends what you see on the pool I've been a few times and it was quiet just a moorhen on there
@@drewsoutdooradventures01 there doesnt seem to have been many ducks etc around with young ones this year. Shame
@@helenstone9711 I've noticed that on some canals aswell a shame tbh I think the weather has had an effect on some of them
Brilliant bonfire nights too!
The best, and never beaten. Such fond memories of the spinning eggs ride, and the 'spindryer' where the floor dropped out, and everyone was pinned to the spinning wall, with no safety straps. Lethal really haha!
Spent many an hour there. My parents lived on Timbertree estate. Does anyone remember the ‘sons of rest’ building which I think burnt down. I left the area in 1986 but still occasionally visit. Thanks for posting.
Your welcome bud 😃 📸 that's interesting that sons of rest I'll pin this comment incase anyone remembers this
Great vid and the footage of the grey ghostly heron at the end fab . Great drone work too.
Thanks mate appreciate it 😁
There was a golf course there too. Long gone I guess? Many school summer holidays kicking a ball about. Plus two bowling greens where we were occasionally allowed to play. Simple times.
Thanks for sharing again do you know where about the swimming pool was located on there bud. That's cool how there was a good course aswell
Enjoyed this one, do you remember the dry ski slope they had at Haden hill ?
Thanks mate I don't think remember that bud 😃📸
I do! I just tried to add a link, but that won't go through :-(
@@k_a_t599 sometimes you tube wont let you add external links
Thank you for this video. The park and house was my childhood in a nutshell. I was there at least 4 days a week.
The house was boarded up dilapidated after fire in the 80's, but kids still used to get in. I was too scared to try it after all the haunted stories.
Anyone remember the big old suspended bell on a wooden frame you could ring? I reckon that was used later to call workers in from across the grounds back in the day. It was so loud!
It was known as the monks bell, and there may be truth in that. Look up the story about the monk and his forbidden lover who apparently died in one of the underground tunnels from the house that went way beyond the pools...
I never used the public outdoor swimming pool. That was quite an experience for those who braved it!
Thank you for the great video. I've seen another of yours, and it's so refreshing to see a younger person have such genuine interest in local history.
Thanks for sharing this bet was so creepy then if could get inside shame the swimming pool has gone tbh. But appreciate your comment gonna be doing more videos like these soon 😁
@@drewsoutdooradventures01 You're welcome! And thank you again too :-)
I found a bit of info on 'Former Slopes' online.
It says:
'Cradley Heath Haden Hill'
"Believed to have been part of a leisure centre development that was established in 1976, the slope is described as “short lived” in historical accounts, it is listed as still in existence in a directory published in 1987.
It is reported to have been a Dendix slope and open year round"
Shame there's no pics.
I tried the ski slope in Plymouth and couldn't stand up 😄
@@k_a_t599 thank you , I'll do some research on them ski slopes see what can find out 😁
What a beautiful area and interesting history, all my memories of that area are from childhood in the 70s it never seemed that warm and sunny though, thanks for a great video
Your welcome 😁 nice to see this place maintained well . full of wildlife ans stunning scenery from parts
Love the Victorian architecture
Thanks for sharing
Np bud
I remember the house post fire - I think the fire was considered to be deliberately started but I may be wrong. When derelict, we had a school trip and went inside - it was very unsafe and certainly wouldn’t be allowed today.
That's crazy tbh see most derelict places today unlike old days are gates off with cameras or secure . I bet you could have walked around the round oak steel works when that become derelict. Today alot has changed to stop people
Great video 📸😊
Thanks bud 😃
Fantastic video Drew love Haden Hill
Thanks bud one my favourite places local 💯😁📸
@@drewsoutdooradventures01 yes definitely 👏
@@Black_Country_Chad corngreaves is alright the river stour walk
@MidlandsOutdoors oh, forget to say thank you for the shout-out 👍
@@drewsoutdooradventures01 yes been many times 👍
LOVED IT
Thanks bud 😃
😊📸💯
Nice vid me mon, ty. How about Homer hill next and what they have done to that!?!
Thanks bud , interesting I'll have a look at that 😀👍
@@drewsoutdooradventures01 It was the site of my former high school, newly built, which for some reason they demolished? School and teachers were not great so maybe that is a factor but still weird for a pretty much new build complex to be left to rot and eventually tore down to make way for house builders.