The world's oldest model village.

This magical museum celebrates the life and work of a seminal children's book writer (and occasional spy).

A mysterious bridge over a sunken Roman road.

This windmill is believed to be the oldest in the British Isles.

You can climb to the top of the column built to honor the "father of British inland navigation."

Local legend says this unusual chimney is actually a broken-hearted man's tomb.

Legend says squeezing into this slender stone seat will make your wish come true.

A century-old tradition has culminated in a small but singular collection of feline effigies.

One of the shortest streets in York has an especially odd name.

The little-known second castle that William the Conqueror built in York.

When the plague struck York, this stone was used to leave supplies for the sick.

This iconic Peak District ridge was once one of the busiest roads in medieval Britain.

A headstone notes where the most famous of Robin Hood's legendary Merry Men is reportedly buried.

Some of England's last cave dwellers lived and worked within this huge cave.

Inspired by a dream, a hermit carved out a home in this sandstone bank to live a life of contemplation and prayer.

Left by the Devil, an ancient quarry or just plain old erosion, this enigmatic rock pillar rises 28 feet from the hillside.

A wooden statue commemorates a local celebrity who became a national sensation for his height.

Although it appears ancient and mysterious, the quirky folly was actually built 200 years ago by an eccentric estate owner.

A long, winding trek rewards you with a gorge so captivating it inspired a painting in the Tate.

The largest cave chamber in Britain—big enough to fit a whole cathedral inside.

This amazing trail among the many waterfalls around Ingleton has been enchanting visitors since 1885.

A group of glacial erratic boulders are improbably balanced on white limestone pedestals.

This incredible viaduct was part of the Victorian railway boom and helped the Midland Railway navigate tough terrain.

The abandoned railway bridge stands hidden in the farmland of rural Cumbria.