Johnny Vegas teams up with the aristocrat to open a new glamping facility, Field Of Dreams, in honor of his late father
Proud working-class comedian Johnny Vegas makes deals with an aristocrat.
The Benidorm star, 52, is moving his popular Field of Dreams glamping site from Harrogate in North Yorkshire to the grounds of Melbourne Hall in Derbyshire.
The stately Derbyshire estate is owned by Lord Ralph Kerr, heir presumptive to the Marquessate of Lothian and chief of the Kerr clan.
New venture: Proud working-class comedian Johnny Vegas goes into business with an aristocrat to open his glamping site, Field Of Dreams
Johnny previously revealed that opening an upscale campsite using vintage cars as bespoke chalets was in part a tribute to his father’s memory.
The comedian, whose real name is Michael Pennington, lost his father Lawrence in 2017.
Guests can book converted school buses and planes from £350 for a minimum stay of two nights.
In addition to his fleet of vehicles, Johnny is expected to add a boat and helicopter for guests later this year.
Johnny documented the company in his Channel 4 series Johnny Vegas: Carry On Glamping, which will return to screens later this year.
He craved his mother’s stamp of approval on the project – even naming his first vehicle Patricia in her honor. ‘
Something to watch: Johnny documented the company in his Channel 4 series Johnny Vegas: Carry On Glamping, which will return to screens later this year (pictured with his assistant Bev).
It comes after Johnny revealed he has been diagnosed with ADHD.
The Romantic Getaway star admitted he is in the “early stages” of treatment with medication after being diagnosed with ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder) “just before Christmas.”
Johnny told BBC Breakfast on Wednesday: “It’s always been kicked around as an idea. I’m very careful about things like this and talking about it, but no… I was diagnosed just before Christmas.
“Finally I bit the bullet and went inside. I’ve had friends who have been diagnosed. I’m in the very early stages of working through meds and things like that.
“It just answers a lot of questions about behavioral issues.”
The former Benidorm star was asked what the difference the diagnosis had made for him and he replied: “I think it’s just a lot of things that make sense.
“That feeling of being disorganized and getting basic tasks done. Very simple things can become very time consuming.
“I suppose that’s how your brain organizes itself. I always knew I was disorganized, but that was the “I am what they made me” kind of joke.
He continued: “It helps to understand a lot of things in school. But I’m just about to learn it.
“It was more of a discussion of ‘You probably have something,’ so it’s very different than saying ‘No, you have.'”
WHAT IS ADHD?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a behavioral disorder defined by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.
It affects about five percent of children in the US. About 3.6 percent of boys and 0.85 percent of girls suffer from it in the UK.
Symptoms typically appear at an early age and become more apparent as a child grows. This can also include:
- Constant fidgeting
- Bad concentration
- Excessive movement or talking
- Act without thinking
- Little or no sense of danger
- careless mistake
- forgetfulness
- Difficulty organizing tasks
- Inability to listen or carry out instructions
Most cases are diagnosed between the ages of six and 12. Adults can also suffer from it, but there is less research on this.
The exact cause of ADHD is unclear, but it is thought to be due to genetic mutations that affect a person’s brain function and structure.
Premature babies and those with epilepsy or brain damage are at greater risk.
ADHD is also linked to anxiety, depression, insomnia, Tourette’s disease and epilepsy.
There is no cure.
A combination of medication and therapy is usually recommended to relieve symptoms and make everyday life easier.
Source: NHS selection