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.

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

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

6000-year-old site covered in more than 50 megaliths.

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

Seat of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire for centuries.

The alleged birthplace of Lady Jane Grey, who was executed at age 16 for claiming the throne of England.

The tradition of using flowers to decorate wells is once again thriving in England.

The whimsical twist of this spire was either caused by the Devil, an unexpected virgin, or lead.

The largest oak in England is said to have been the hideout of Robin Hood and his Merry Men.

When methane gas started seeping up from the ground, they picked up and moved the entire town.

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

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

The ancestral home of beloved English poet Lord Byron has a bizarre history.

The storied English village that pretended to be insane inspired NYC's nickname and the fictional namesake in the DC Comics universe.

Left by the Devil, an ancient quarry or just plain old erosion, this enigmatic rock pillar rises 28 feet from the hillside.

A spooky juxtaposition of caves and graves gives this legend-filled cemetery a particularly haunting vibe.

The oldest inn in England served brew to the crusaders.

Have a seat with the father of modern computing at this Manchester monument.

A tiny, hidden alleyway dedicated to the father of meteorology.

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