A deserted medieval village where bodies were once mutilated to prevent them rising from the dead.

The decaying ruins of Wales' first asylum for the mentally ill.

Picturesque ruins once held off mighty armies.

Also known as "Leicester's Folly," this almost cathedral was left unfinished and in ruins.

A spectacular disused railway viaduct in a beautiful countryside nature reserve.

This abandoned asylum in Wales might look haunted, but it's still beautiful.

These precariously placed ruins harken back to a 13th-century castle.

What was once England's second-richest abbey is now a haunting ruin.

A winding medieval path was used by mourners to carry their dead to the nearest church.

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

This tower was created by the area's vicar as a shelter for exhausted travelers, complete with a fireplace and breathtaking views.

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

Austrian and Germans who died on British soil during World War I and II are buried here.

This 1776 beacon on the coast of Wales is said to have a ghost called Raymond, the last lighthouse keeper.

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

Parts of this former military training ground may have inspired parts of J.R.R. Tolkien's famous fantasy series.

These legendary stone steps were once used to haul coffins up the rockface.

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

Abandoned ship reimagined as a street art canvas.

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

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

This quirky shop on a former farm is full of weird and wonderful oddities and antiques.

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

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