Hollywood lodge - Epsom

Hollywood Lodge

 

Date: 28-02-2020

Location: Epsom 

Current state: Left to rot 

 

While exploring a nearby hospital, we decided to check out Hollywood Lodge as well. This location seemed even creepier, despite being heavily damaged. Hollywood Lodge, also known as Horten Lodge, was built in the 1700s. A number of different people lived there until 1926. The site functioned as a mental health annex until it closed down in 2003. In 2005, much of the structure fell into disrepair.

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West Park Hospital, Epsom - Scotts house

West Park Hospital, Epsom  - Scotts house

                                           Date:  Feburay 

                                           Location: Epsom 

                                           Abandoned or Public : Abandoned

                                           Delmoished:  Yes 

 

I'm not sure how I found out about West Park Hospital, but it seemed interesting, so I did some more research. I found out that the only remaining part of it was Scott's house. I hopped in the car and headed up there to take a look. To my surprise, it was really easy to get into and explore, and there was so much stuff left behind, which was amazing. Later, I found out that it was demolished later that year, so I was glad I got to see it before that happened.

The hospital was said to have held around 2000 patients and was open as a mental hospital in 1923. It started to get run down by the mid-1990s and was completely closed in 2003. Demolition work started in 2010, and by 2011, most of it was gone. Only a few bits remained and were being restored into apartments.

 

Margate caves

Margate Caves

location: Margate

Date :  2-2-2020

Current state: Tour based 

The Margate Caves were stunning to see and reasonably priced for a visit. I had always wanted to explore them, so when I learned they had reopened to the public, I eagerly went to take a look. These caves were dug in the 18th century and have been open to visitors since 1843, although they closed in 2004. Thankfully, they have reopened to the public once again.