Cowboy Training In Western Town Of Laredo... In Kent

It looks and feels like a typical town in the Old West, if everything we have seen in the movies is to go by, but the authentically detailed town of Laredo is actually based just outside of London, at a secret location somewhere in Kent.
As The Magnificent Seven hits shelves on DVD and Blu-ray today, we set off to learn some of the skills used by the likes of Denzel Washington and Chris Pratt in the movie. Initial fears that it would be impossible to recreate anything approaching the furthest reaches of America were quickly dispelled by the walk along the main street into the saloon that dominates Laredo.

After a quick pit stop at the waterhole, Cassam Looch then took on the challenge of trying his hand at being a real cowboy.

As you can see, some of the skills are more difficult to master than others. Knife-throwing and gun-slinging were a breeze but the ‘lasso’ said about Cassam’s handiwork with the cowboy accessory of choice, the better.

We also spoke to one of the residents of Laredo who told us about some of the films and TV shows that have been made there. Fans of sci-fi comedy Red Dwarf will no doubt recognise the location as the setting for the episode Gunmen of the Apocalypse.

‘The Magnificent Seven’ is out on Blu-ray and DVD now

Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.

Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.

Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.

Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.

We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.