Sneaking Around The Abandoned Square Shopping Centre | Caught By Security… Then Back In!
We went sneaking and creeping through the abandoned Square Shopping Centre in Birmingham, exploring hidden corners and forgotten spots. Things got intense when security caught us—but that didn’t stop us from sneaking back in for more!
About the Square Shopping Centre:
Once a busy hub in the heart of Birmingham, the Square Shopping Centre is now abandoned, giving urban explorers the chance to discover hidden spaces, forgotten details, and the quiet remnants of its past.
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Inside the Abandoned HMP Reading | Haunting Remains of a Historic Prison
Join us on a rare urban-exploration journey into the haunting corridors of the former HMP Reading – a historic Victorian prison in the heart of Reading, Berkshire. Built in 1844 on the site of the old county gaol and partly over the remains of Reading Abbey, this imposing red-brick structure was one of the earliest examples of the “separate system” of prison design, with a hub-and-spoke layout by architects Sir George Gilbert Scott and William Bonython Moffatt.
Over the decades, HMP Reading witnessed public executions in its forecourt (the first in 1845 before a crowd of 10,000), internment of Irish rebels after the 1916 Easter Rising, internment of foreign nationals in the world wars, use as a borstal for young offenders, and finally a remand centre and Young Offenders Institution until its closure in December 2013.
On this two-stage exploration, we’ll wander through the shadowy wings, inspect the peeling cell walls, trace the footsteps of literary legend Oscar Wilde (who penned The Ballad of Reading Gaol during his 18-month sentence here), and reflect on the layers of heritage — from abbey infirmary to gaol to derelict ruin.
Expect to document the architecture, the deterioration, and the stories that echo off the cold stones — twice in one day, to see how the light changes, how the atmosphere shifts, and to capture both surface-and-shadow. Whether you’re a history buff, an urban explorer, or simply someone drawn to abandoned places, this visit promises a deep dive into one of Britain’s most evocative former prison sites.
⚠️ Important Note: This exploration is undertaken as part of the ‘Take nothing but photos, leave nothing but footprints’ ethos. Access should be legal, safe and respectful of the heritage building’s status (the prison is Grade II listed).
Exploring Birmingham City Hospital | Forgotten Tunnels, Wards & Maternity Wing
Join us on an immersive journey through nearly 140 years of medical history at the Dudley Road / City Hospital site in Birmingham.
Beginning in the late 19th century as the infirmary of the Birmingham Union Workhouse, this landmark hospital evolved over decades—expanding its wards, maternity facilities, and even secret tunnels beneath its corridors.
The original building opened around 1887-89, designed with a remarkable layout: a quarter-mile long main corridor with ward blocks radiating out in a configuration inspired by Florence Nightingale’s ward-design principles.
Over the decades the hospital adapted to changing healthcare needs—maternity services, major expansions, innovations in nursing and infection control all marked its legacy.
In November 2024, the final acute services moved to the new Midland Metropolitan University Hospital in Smethwick, bringing to an end a long era of inpatient care on the Dudley Road site.
Now you’ll descend into the hidden corners: the tunnels beneath the wards, the maternity block frozen in time, the wards where countless births and recoveries took place—and reflect on the wider story of a hospital that served a changing city, generation after generation.
Whether you’re drawn in by urban exploration, medical history, or the quiet fascination of abandoned spaces, this full-length video takes you behind the scenes of one of Birmingham’s most storied healthcare institutions.
⚠️ Explore respectfully: what lies behind those doors is history, not just decay. Please observe safety and legacy when filming or viewing such places.
Exploring an Abandoned HMRC Evidence Lock-Up & Offices| Vehicle Keys, Vault’s & Secrets Left Behind!
In this episode, we explore a once-secure HMRC office and evidence lock-up, now left to decay. Most of the building has been cleared out, but we still found fascinating remnants of its past — vehicle keys, vault log books, and signs of its former operations.
Join us as we step inside the abandoned corridors of this government facility, uncover what’s been left behind, and document another forgotten piece of the UK’s history.
👣 Take nothing but photos, leave nothing but footprints.
🕵️♂️ Location: Undisclosed (UK)
📸 Exploration by: Dee Explores
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Abandoned Haden Hill Leisure Centre | Inside Sandwell’s Forgotten Swimming Pool!
Join me as I explore the abandoned Haden Hill Leisure Centre in Sandwell — once a busy community hub, now left to decay. From the drained swimming pool to the dark changing rooms, this place is frozen in time. What really happened here, and why was it left to rot?
👣 Take nothing but photos, leave nothing but footprints.
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Sneaking Around Security Exploring The Abandoned Citrus
Once a bustling guesthouse, more recently making headlines as a former migrant hotel, this empty shell now sits shrouded in mystery. We slipped inside under the radar, moving quietly through silent corridors while security patrolled just meters away. Every creak and shadow felt like it could give us away. The tension built until our night ended with an unexpected encounter we never saw coming. This explore had it all — history, headlines, and heart-pounding suspense.
CAUGHT by Police | Abandoned Frankie & Benny’s Restaurant!
In this video, we head inside a Frankie & Benny’s that closed down just two weeks ago. Everything has been left behind — menus, tables, the bar, and the kitchen still looking ready for customers. It feels like the staff could walk back in at any moment.
What was meant to be a smooth explore quickly took a turn when we were caught by police during filming!
👉 Frankie & Benny’s was a well-known UK chain serving Italian-American style food. With closures happening across the country, this site is one of the latest to shut its doors for good.
📸 Remember: Take nothing but photos, leave nothing but footprints.
💬 Comment below if you ever ate at Frankie & Benny’s — what was your go-to order?