Breaking trails. Theme parks & attractions

22/04/2025

And here we are guys.

After a few years out of the photography game due to me breaking all my kit then going on a downer and selling it all these are the first images out of my new camera I had for my 40th thanks to my beautiful wife Amyy Johnson

I never realised how much I missed photography, it helps so so much with my mental health. Just to sit there, relax and take your time all alone.

Anyway I know these are not the best as I've been out of the game for a few years like I said but I think they are pretty decent for the first images

22/04/2025

And here it is guys, the vlog you've been waiting for!!

Probably the most hilarious Funderworld Theme Park vlog you'll watch today. Hilarious footage on Airmaxx.

Join us as we head to my absolute favourite travelling funfair here in the UK. Year after year Funderworld delivers on atmosphere, rides and an overall fantastic day out!!

Find out why here 👇👇👇👇👇

https://youtu.be/OYeJlVWdsis?si=DzPn3rgoEDIhvkp7

20/04/2025

Well what can I say!! What an absolute blast we had at Funderworld Theme Park today.

Massive thank you to Michelle Matthews and Darren Matthews for having us down once again.

Huge shout out to Themepark_madness madness for the ride together on Airmaxx and for being a top group of influencers 👍

Once again Funderworld delivers for a top class day full of memories and laughs. For the price as well it's just unbeatable, pay once at a very reasonable price and ride ALL DAY!!

The line up this year is too notch with Equinox and a stealth bomber making their debut.

Not forgetting the Super trooper that was once part of the retro squad at Alton towers.

As always was a pleasure to see Liam on the crazy mouse and a few if the other lads that make the day that much more special.

Year after year this place delivers....if you've never been to Funderworld I HIGHLY recommend a visit as you will not be disappointed.

The vlog will be edited and up tomorrow and trust me when I say you're not going to want to miss this one 😂😂😂

20/04/2025

Having an absolutely amazing time here at Funderworld Theme Park

A while day of riding unlimited rides for one price 😁😁😁😁

19/04/2025

Tomorrow I'll be heading to one of my absolute favourite grounds in Bristol....

Funderworld Theme Park !!

Since my first visit a few years ago this has been a yearly attraction for me and the family, year after year the value for money keeps on getting better and better with new rides on the line up every year.

This year is no exception with Equinox, a bomber and a new super trooper on the line up.

So can't wait for tomorrow 😁😁

If your heading up or want to check it out for
yourself then just hit the link for tickets

https://www.facebook.com/share/16F66JyZLp/

Britains BEST mobile Theme Park
Unique Rides & Roller Coasters
Unlimited riding - Unbeatable value
Pre booking available 📲 or simply pay at the venue
Find out more: www.funderworld.com

17/04/2025

So at times I honestly think about giving YouTube a break..

Just calling it quits and let the other youtubers smash out vlogs that I could only dream of creating.

Trips abroad, different funfairs, theme parks and attractions in various places across the UK and the world..

Fact is I just haven't got the money or time to push beyond my boundaries

This is the thing with YouTube...you get caught up in watching others grow so much as you trail behind...

BUT today I randomly bumped into a little girl who looked at me and asked if I was from Breaking Trails?

I said yep that's me...the overwhelming joy I saw in that little face of hers instantly reminded me of why I do this...to see her face looking shocked and in awe that she had met me gave me the biggest smile ever...

'oh my god I've always wanted to meet you, we watch all your videos' 'can I please have a photo with you'

THAT statement literally made my day.....

And as I sat there ten minutes before she met me thinking is it easier to give up the channel, that brief encounter ripped up that thought in an instant...

I've always said if I can at least put a smile on one person's face doing what I do then my job as far as I'm concerned is done!

It's not about numbers, subs, views or anything like that...

It's about bringing joy to people who watch my content...

I may not be the biggest YouTuber out there, actually far from it...

But I believe I'm the most down to earth genuine one....

Stay humbled

16/04/2025

Another brand new vlog on the channel. I'm really enjoying switching the content up lately with more diverse attractions

Welcome to another video on the channelToday we head to Swansea comic-con for the very first time.Full of cosplay characters, collectables and movie set pric...

14/04/2025

So I've seen a few posts here and there from different grounds...statements such as

'It's disgusting how I saw a funfair worker smoke in the paybox or on the waltzer' 😧

'i went to go on a ride, all the lights were on but no one was there..shocking'😧

'their meant to be professional and all they seem to do is joke and laugh around'😧

'the price on the rides are disgusting, it's robbing people for a 3 minute ride'😧

'the ride attendant looked like he really didn't want to be there'😧

My opinion is as follows and you don't have to agree with it but this is my take...

I've worked alongside showmen for many years now and know Exactly what's involved and what it takes to work at a funfair so I've got a pretty good understanding!

Picture this 👇👇👇👇

You wake up in the morning, grab a coffee, get ready and get dressed to work at the fair.

Turn up at 10 or 11am to do safety checks, walk around the ride looking for any issues, test run for half an hour, carry out any work that is needed hopefully grab a coffee before you open.

The fair opens so you sit in the paybox waiting for your first riders of the day...get out of the paybox to load and unload them..

Stand around the ride for another few hours loading and offloading people constantly...

Oh wait you need the toilet!!! Unfortunately people don't realise this and just think the operator can't be bothered to open it so they complain when you shoot off for 5 minutes to the toilet...

If your a smoker god forbid you walk off for a quick ciggie just in case a queue builds up

By this time you've been working for around 4 to 5 hours already and haven't had food yet!!!

You see a mate so you have a quick chat and a giggle...your not allowed to show anyone though as it's unprofessional...

Back on the ride but don't worry only another 5 hours to go!

Up and down all day loading and offloading people constantly, taking complaints about how much the ride is...screaming kids, the sight of people going home with their kids whilst yours are at home board because you have to work..

Your legs are killing being on your feet all day and by this time it's 6 or 7pm and it's gone quiet....I could grab some food now for my dinner but there's only 2 hours left so I'll wait till I get home....

Closing time approaches so you close up...do your checks, switch off and lock up...by this time it's 10pm in th evening and you've been on your feet for 12 hours straight, you haven't had food yet!! You've sneaked 2 ciggies all day and you've managed to go to the toilet quickly twice!!

Off to bed at 11pm ready to do it all over again tomorrow

But don't worry the fairs gone in 2 weeks..

That's 10 hours for 14 days....every day...

Remind me again why you complain??

This is why I believe showmen and operators are some of the most hard working people out there!!

13/04/2025

So today I met banana man 🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌

At Swansea comic-con along with a whole host of other characters and film memorabilia.

Brand new vlog coming once I've finished editing 😁

I'm definitely more focused on family days out and attractions instead of the 10000s of theme park vlogs out there 😂 😂 😂

10/04/2025

Something a bit different on the channel guys.

I don't normally do heavy content as you know but being a father of 3 from Wales this place is somewhere I've learnt about for years.

Even nearly 60 years on the Aberfan Disaster still hits home 😢

Join me as I pay my respects to those poor little kids who tragically lost their lives at Pantglas primary school on that cold October morning.

https://youtu.be/-x9PnQF_QSk?si=PFFYoqTE7QXMF2au

05/04/2025

So I've noticed a few so called creators and influencers ( hate the labels) gain a silly amount of subs/views in one day.

I'm not taking about 100s....I'm talking about over 2k subs in just under a day 😲

Absolutely crazy growth and can only mean a few things. Which do you think it is?

(1)Absolutely incredible original content that no one's doing?

(2)Must be tapping into something that no other YouTubers doing

(3)Learned the impossible algorithm of youtube overnight

(4) Has got something other YouTubers who've been doing this for years hasn't got

(5) Paying for subs/views

I know which one I put my money on 😂

Whilst it doesn't bother me in the slightest if others pay for their numbers it does highlight how caught up people can be trying to be relevant and/or feel significant in this industry.

Just to make people aware I will NEVER pay for subs/views in any way shape or form. I think it's unnatural, lacks creativity and just plain disappointing to be honest with you.

I will always stick by those who have and continue to grow their channels organically.

05/04/2025

Annnnd here we are guys the Neath Great Fair spring fair vlog is up 😁😁😁

Oliver's first Tagada caught in camera

👇👇👇👇👇

https://youtu.be/jpODAWGHX5w?si=kKIiANV1T1YB7ZhL

04/04/2025

What a blast we had at Neath Great Fair spring fair tonight!!

Amazing atmosphere, top machines plus a landmark moment for Oliver, he experienced his very first Tagada 😂😂

Of course it's all captured on camera for your enjoyment but most of all for us to look back on 😁

03/04/2025

Neath spring fair Friday guys!!

BUT FIRST

Tomorrow morning I'll be heading up to a very somber place, somewhere I've wanted to pay a visit for many years but I've never been.

Now I don't normally do heavy vlogs or content as breaking trails is not that sort of channel. Being Welsh though this place is somewhere I've learnt about in school and it's somewhere that's engraved in everyone on Wales and beyond.

Tomorrow I'll be heading to the Aberfan memorial garden to pay my respects.

I'm not doing it for numbers or views, however I think it's important to capture these places as it keeps the ones who lost their lives in our memories.

02/04/2025

We've got a birthday in the breaking trails family 😃

Happy 14th birthday Ryan. Even though he's not on camera much these days we've captured some iconic moments on the vlogs.

First ride on speed at oakwood
First ride on megafobia
First ride on wickerman
Reaching the height to get in the smiler

And many more

01/04/2025

**APRIL FOOLS**

Breaking trails is staying, vlogs are staying. the only time I will give up and pack in the channel is when I physically can't do it anymore.

Keep on trailing 😁😁

01/04/2025

Check out what's on ground for this year's offering at Neath spring fair. Held at Milland road car park in neath this is the smaller sister of neath great fair in September.

Get ready for the ultimate springtime thrill in Neath! The funfair is coming to town and we're taking you behind the scenes of the epic build-up! Join us as ...

01/04/2025

So I've come to the very difficult decision to call it a day with the channel.

Family commitments and things just don't allow the time to upload tons of regular content like other channels and let's be honest I just can't compete.

Thank you for all your continued support over the last few years. The channel will stay up and there's plenty of vlogs to keep you entertained.

Love you all....keep trailing one last time 😢