This tidal island, a sacred site in early English Christianity, was the target of a notable Viking invasion.

This medieval castle is filled with an eccentric collection that ranges from ancient Egyptian artifacts to taxidermy to a mummified hand that was cut off during a duel.

A small waterfall tucked away in the forest of Harmby Gill.

Cycle the solar system—from the sun to Pluto—right here on earth.

Formerly known as Saville Theatre, this mid-20th-century entertainment hub includes an ornate frieze.

A 17th-century church is nestled within the walls of a 15th-century ruin.

This library dates back to the late 17th century and was one of the first public lending libraries in England.

This foreboding medieval castle was twice besieged by barons rebelling against the English king.

A strange and ancient landscape hides the dark, cavernous remains of a 5,000-year-old flint mine.

Harry Potter’s Hogsmeade Station is also a charming blast from the past situated in North Yorkshire.

These remarkable cascades are the jewels of Upper Tees.

Though it's not the largest, this one-kilometer outdoor market is reportedly the longest in Europe.

The wreckage of an old coastal trading vessel is only visible at low tide.

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

This long-distance walking route follows the Prime Meridian line as it passes through England.

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

A 550-square-meter micro-nation off the coast of Britain.

This mysterious hilltop collection of Druid carvings isn't quite what it seems.

These unique stepping stones hug a river's edge to take hikers on a journey through a limestone gorge.

This historic Benedictine monastery brews a booze so toxic that it has often been blamed almost singularly for Scottish hooliganism.

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

A remarkable medieval structure born from a 14th-century disaster.

This antique prison is a tourist attraction with a sordid past.

You can spend the night in Dr. Frank-N-Furter's castle.