A quiet country churchyard holds a monument to the last known sin-eater in England.

Britain’s longest ancient monument, this great 8th century earthwork was built to mark the boundary between what would become England and Wales.

Legend says the people of Wiltshire got their "Moonraker" nickname from this small pond.

The longest hedge maze in the world.

A vintage penny arcade hidden in the back of a fun fair-themed bar.

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

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

These docile dragons are ideal inhabitants for the conservatory greenhouses.

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 medieval tunnels provided water to the city above through centuries of civil war and plague.

A group of glacial erratic boulders are improbably balanced on white limestone pedestals.

Local legend says Isaac Newton built this footbridge without any screws, bolts, or nails.

A magnificent Victorian garden that brings the charm and style of old-time aristocracy to the 21st century public.

An enigmatic natural rock formation with a manmade passage cut through the center.

This former quarry is now a vibrant labyrinth of magical in situ sculptures.

This stream-carved gorge has inspired poets, hidden smugglers, and trained soldiers, all without losing its beauty.

An intriguing three-sided folly is a testament to one man's devotion to Catholicism and the number three.

A wonderfully eclectic Victorian aquarium lies in the basement of the Horniman Museum.

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

Since 1887, this old-school shop has stacked its shelves with extraordinary coffees and teas.

Under a church hides a forgotten 13th-century ossuary containing the remains of around 2,500 people.

In 1943 the British military took control of this village, telling residents they had to leave temporarily. The villagers were never allowed to return.

This mysterious underground cave in Shropshire dates back to the 18th or 19th century.

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