The only university zoological museum in London houses extinct animals, bizarre natural history specimens, and a Micrarium of microscopic creatures.

A curious collection dedicated to human and animal anatomy and pathology.

The final resting place of George Washington's Grandma.

Stonehenge has nothing on Castlerigg’s views.

Forgotten jail cells beneath this Scottish town hall are now used for delightfully artful storage.

This modern labyrinth lies in the shadow of a ruined medieval castle.

A modern English garden of eccentric beasts, follies, and oddities.

This witch statue remembers a time in England's history when fear trumped truth.

A perfectly running 230-year-old silver automaton and music box.

Built as a training camp, this site became a detainment center for prisoners of war and German civilians during World War I.

Wonderfully preserved Victorian factory, complete with a preserved steam powered engine house.

The second-longest pier in the U.K. stretches a whole kilometer into the Irish Sea.

The ruins of a 12th-century seaside castle on the southwest coast of Scotland.

This hospital once pioneered the use of electroencephalograms, but fell into maltreatment, abuse, and eventual abandonment.

Aliens and monsters lurk inside this museum dedicated to one man's lifelong adoration of all things sci-fi.

The dramatic remains of an abandoned farmhouse sit high on the edge of a remote hillside.

This castle resides in a valley known for immense bloodshed during the Middle Ages.

A 13th-century stronghold that has fallen into ruin.

A steep and winding road in the Yorkshire Dales passes by these deep natural potholes.

This unique rock formation has become a popular walking trail.

A prison tower–like edifice honoring a beloved local benefactor.

The oldest natural aquarium in the United Kingdom.

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.