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

This 2,000-year-old tree inspired the nursery rhyme "Rock-a-bye Baby."

This industrial gem was one of the earliest examples of a metal-framed building.

A Victorian Gothic masterpiece housing a world-class collection of rare books and manuscripts.

This 19th century police station now puts the history of the Manchester City Police on display.

A giant wooden soda bottle pays homage to a distinctly British drink on the very spot where it was invented.

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

This home of a taxidermy hoarder is among the grandest and most singular of historic English estates.

The world's first successful water-powered cotton mill paved the way for the factories of the British Industrial Revolution.

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

A seaside town with no sea in sight.

This iconic Peak District ridge was once one of the busiest roads in medieval Britain.

This chain of artificial lakes was an ideal test ground for the aircraft that would carry the "bouncing bombs" used by the WWII "Dambusters" squad.

These quintessentially English stepping stones were built for Victorian tourists.

This fantastical and eclectic English garden takes its inspiration from Egypt, China, the occult and more.

This delightful hidden farm is home to Victorian ruins and a wonderful menagerie of animals.

This tower was constructed to commemorate the man who helped bring true democracy to the United Kingdom.

A headstone notes where the most famous of Robin Hood's legendary Merry Men is reportedly buried.

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

Seat of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire for centuries.

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

Eyam took steps to quarantine themselves and keep the plague from spreading.

Semi-precious Blue John stones have been mined in this cavern system for centuries.

A magnificent winding road through a steep valley, with deep natural caverns at the bottom