The world's largest prehistoric copper mine had 30,000 animal bones scattered throughout the maze of passageways.

One of the few surviving street funiculars in the world.

Isaac Newton's former home, where the famous apple tree still stands.

The last working windmill in the U.K. that has eight sails.

After years of slow decline, a derelict Gothic castle is now being restored to life.

Picturesque ruins once held off mighty armies.

This sculpture depicting the history of Maryport turns into a light show at night.

The adorable animals return to this nature reserve every fall to give birth to their pups.

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

One of the best-preserved, yet least visited stone circle sites in Cumbria.

The curious and tiny collection contains some very odd objects.

This unique museum is housed in a rare example of an early 19th century prefabricated cottage.

The alleged birthplace of Lady Jane Grey, who was executed at age 16 for claiming the throne of England.

This century-old cinema is complete with musical interludes and boasts a rare projection system.

One of the oldest libraries in England, and one of the last of the great medieval chained collections.

Believed to be the longest railway bench in the world.

This lone tower casts an outstretched shadow over the site of a once-wealthy Knights Templar preceptory.

Created hundreds of years ago, the magical follies and landscapes at this park were almost lost to time before being restored.

This Victorian footbridge over the River Tees was originally built to carry water from the high moorland to the industrial towns on the coast.

This hidden natural fountain issues forth a steady supply of supposedly healing water that tastes like rotten eggs.

This impressive mural adorns the wall of this 17th-century hotel and honors the literary icon.

The oldest continual pilgrimage site in Britain was supposedly created by a gruesome beheading.

This park is home to a collection of important industrial and religious sites.

At the United Kingdom's only residential library you can sleep among the books.