We Revealed a SECRET Airfield on Our Estate… and Surprised My Dad!

✈️ Life at the Manor | The Secret Airfield on Our Estate! Welcome back to Life at the Manor! In this episode, we’re revealing one of the biggest secrets hidden on our estate — and giving my father the surprise of his life. For years, tucked away in the Cotswolds, my dad quietly built something extraordinary… an airfield and his very own airplane. But before we get to the surprise, we have to go back a few generations. My grandfather spent years building an intricate model railway in the attic — his escape from the chaos of family life. And just like him, my dad found his own obsession: building and flying aircraft. From the arrival of the kit plane in a wooden crate to the construction of a private grass runway and hangar in one of our fields, this is a story of determination, craftsmanship, and family tradition. Today, with the help of Zac from the YouTube channel “Routes Above”, we’re bringing that dream back to life — and giving my dad the chance to see the estate from above once again. From the build stories and flight memories to the emotional moment he watches a plane land on his own airstrip — this is one you don’t want to miss. 👉 Check out Routes Above:    / @routesabove   👉 Watch more episodes of Life at the Manor:   • Worlds Biggest Attic MODEL RAILWAY!   If you enjoy the video, please like, subscribe, and share — it helps us keep telling these family stories that connect the past and present. Music Licensed by Musicbed: MB01CSV4MAZWHCS Filmed by: Sebastian Pinkham & Simon Chmiewliski Edited by: Sebastian Pinkham Thanks for watching Life at the Manor! We’re sharing the real story of what it’s like to live, work, and restore a historic family estate in the heart of the Cotswolds. From manor house renovations and family history to farming life and hidden gems—you’re invited along for the journey. 🎥 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications to follow our restoration and heritage story each week. 💬 Got a question or a story to share? Pop it in the comments—we love hearing from you! 🌿 Want to experience the estate for yourself? 🏡 Stay at Chavenage — book our woodland CABIN on Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/109060... ☕ Or come and visit our on-site café: https://www.thebarnatchavenage.co.uk/ 📍 Filmed at Chavenage House, Tetbury, Gloucestershire 📸 Follow us on Instagram & Tiktok : @chavenagestate