A preserved 18th century steel factory.

A collection of early 19th century trams set in a reconstructed period village.

Amidst towering office buildings, a local pub lives inside Sheffield’s oldest surviving domestic building.

This Roman quarry once held secret masses and smuggler's contraband and is now home to rare species of bats.

Once the largest unsupported dome in the world, beating out the Pantheon and St Peters in Rome.

A stone wall commemorates the legend of a ferocious dragon who literally got his butt kicked by a knight.

One of the largest mechanical models of the solar system in the world.

This ancient oak tree sheltered accused "witches" in the 17th century.

This quaint mortuary chapel hides a stunning Celtic Revival and Art Nouveau interior.

The shop where the girl who inspired the beloved character once bought sweets is now a book-themed commercial curiosity.

This stone throne invites adventurers to observe breathtaking views of the Peak District.

This landmark Victorian folly rewards visitors with spectacular views over the Peak District.

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

It's believed King John of England stayed at this 13th-century castle before riding off to sign the Magna Carta.

Home to Alan Turing, the cracking of the Enigma code, and Captain Ridley's shooting party.

This English medieval castle is where King John died of dysentery.

Legend has it the famous Robin Hood would attend mass at this 12th-century Cistercian abbey in Sherwood Forrest.

Legend says this little-known stone circle is formed from people petrified as punishment for dancing on the Sabbath.

The fantastic charm of England's oldest botanical garden has made it a place of writerly inspiration for centuries.

Part museum, part piece of Arthurian-inspired history, this stately hall attracts King Arthur fans from miles away.

This lovely ancestral home inspired the author D.H. Lawrence, and features a tunnel made out of a living willow.

Artists have long been drawn to these atmospheric 12th-century ruins.

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

This ruined medieval castle was the scene of Lord Robert Dudley’s seductive reception for Queen Elizabeth I.