Famously misunderstood wonder of the ancient world

A subterranean ice warehouse that has lain hidden beneath central London for over a century is now open to the public.

This South London cemetery holds the remains of more than 15,000 people.

A huge old mansion full of thousands of toys, each there to be used and played with.

Only museum in the world devoted to bookbinding and book arts holds a permanent collection representing five centuries.

A wonderfully kitsch bookstore the size of a supermarket.

Drink among marionettes at this pub inside a historic puppet theater.

One of the deepest indoor swimming pools in the world.

Medical history with an amazing, if frighting, collection of wax diseases on display.

Three floors of musical instruments coming from all corners of the world and hundreds of years of musical history.

Climb inside an iron crystal magnified 165 billion times its normal size.

This home on a quiet suburban street is completely covered with vibrant mosaics.

This collection of illusory paraphernalia has been culled from the history of London's premier magician's club.

With lush plants and flowers, huge trees, ponds, and hidden monuments, this place feels a bit like discovering Narnia.

One of England's most famous churches hides a pair of little known architectural treasures.

A local museum honors the overlooked discoveries of Mary Anning, one of the first professional fossil hunters.

A gallery specifically dedicated to the botanical illustrations of a remarkable traveling lady.

Traveling collection of amazing automata.

At this cozy bar tucked down a hidden Galway backroad, Guinness makes the Gaelic come out.

This collection of historic puppets honors centuries of the craft.

The largest terracotta fountain in the world, built to commemorate Britain’s Victorian achievements.

Inside this art museum resides one of Glasgow's most famous musical instruments.

This waterfall is one of the most spectacular natural features in the Scottish Lowlands.

The oldest house in Glasgow is now a museum dedicated to the city's medieval history.