About us
Urbandoned consists of three friends from England, Alistair, Alex and Theo, who have been exploring abandoned places since 2014. After creating our YouTube channel in 2016, we have been creating documentary-styled videos for over a decade, travelling across Europe and beyond to visit the most interesting, derelict sites we come across.
We have amassed over 150,000 subscribers on YouTube reaching 13+ million views, releasing over 350 videos and exploring over 500 abandoned properties. In addition, we have released 4 official magazines reporting our adventures, including many off-the-radar locations that we can't share publically.
We absolutely adore travelling, making films and exploring the unseen world. Subscribe and follow us to join our project.
What got you guys into Urbex?
Growing up together through childhood, the three of us all began exploring abandoned places locally. We find a building's history and architecture fascinating, and love the surreality of wandering through uncharted territory. It's also fair to say we are addicted to adrenaline, the youthful feeling as if you are breaking the rules, but then getting away with it never gets old. Merging Theo and Alex's 'The Excursionists' YouTube channel to Alistair and Reece's 'Urbandoned' in 2020, the joint effort has propelled forward from there. Along with a common adoration for travelling and seeing new culture, Urbex seems like the perfect fit for us.
What camera equipment do you use?
We currently shoot with the Sony a7 range of cameras. We like their versatility, stabilisation and low-light detail. We also have a DJI drone for aerial shots and various DJI & GoPro action cameras to capture the explorations when we require both hands.
Do you get permission to enter the sites you film?
No, we do not get permission, unless specified in the video. We have found that, although many landowners say differently in hindsight, it is highly unlikely that permission would be granted for entry into most disused structures, understandably due to safety concerns. In the UK, trespass is a civil matter, meaning it is not a criminal offence.
How can I contact Urbandoned?
You can contact us in many ways, either through our Contact Us form, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook or Twitter linked below. If you wish to talk to us, then feel free to join our discord server also linked below.
