One of the oldest Augustinian houses, this church is reminiscent of the rich history of England.

A haunted slate mine turned concert hall and a hidden fairy garden.

This building played host to some of the most influential minds of the Industrial Revolution and now serves as a reminder of the influence of Northern coalfields.

The former "holiday home" for monks at the Durham Cathedral.

This historic former textile mill now houses a brewery, hotel, and what's believed to be the longest bar in the United Kingdom.

An abandoned Yorkshire castle that is hidden in plain sight.

English Protestants once criticized this enormous private chapel for being too ornate.

This abandoned limestone quarry now provides visitors with multiple, breathtaking viewpoints.

This 20th-century replica of a 13th-century castle has itself fallen into ruin.

A bench and a bridge pay tribute to Birmingham's favorite heavy metal band.

Also known as Rye Castle, this 13th-century fortification later became a prison and held one of Rye's most famous criminals.

This 20-foot mountain is made up of some 15,000 mannequins—if you visit, you can even take a piece home with you.

An allegorical statue of a giant pregnant woman representing justice and truth.

A series of idealized caves carved to entertain guests.

This foreboding medieval castle was twice besieged by barons rebelling against the English king.

A large collection of steam engines, organs, and fairground attractions.

A strange and ancient landscape hides the dark, cavernous remains of a 5,000-year-old flint mine.

This remote castle was built to be a wealthy businessman's palace of vice but is now simply a historic vacation cottage.

In the quiet village of Fulmodestion, the ruins of a medieval church remain hidden among vines and foliage.

Amazing collection of folly buildings in Cobham, Surrey.

This forgotten chalk mine was reopened thanks to a massive effort from the local community.

A wonderfully eccentric Victorian-era museum and library.

For decades, a bottle factory dumped their waste into these waters—now it's considered the best sea glass beach in England.

The UK's oldest theme park slowly slips away.