An iconic waterwheel in the Pennine Hills marks the location of one of Britain’s most profitable lead mines.

Aliens and monsters lurk inside this museum dedicated to one man's lifelong adoration of all things sci-fi.

This steel sculpture made from a recycled crane towers above a former shipyard.

This tribute to Sunderland's mining past stands outside the home of its football club.

A collection of maritime artifacts from the world's first volunteer life brigade.

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

This remarkable building has a lot to offer, even if you're not placing a bid.

A spectacular disused railway viaduct in a beautiful countryside nature reserve.

A father's love for his son has weathered the test of time in this whimsical garden of outsider art.

Decaying 18th-century church converted to a single-family home.

At 1,732 feet above sea level, this spectacularly isolated yet surprisingly bustling bar is the highest pub in Britain.

The medieval-looking hammer beam teak roof may be a Victorian vanity, but it's still absolutely magnificent.

This museum honors the young maritime hero who became an unexpected Victorian-era celebrity.

This sculpture honors a long-beloved English comic strip in the main character's hometown.

A little-known ruin with a convoluted history and a fascinating latrine drainage system.

This building was once a town hall, a fire station, a prison, a dairy market, and the target for two marksmen.

The legend of a monkey that was hanged as a spy has inspired not only a football team name, but a successful mayoral campaign.

Derelict chemical plant on the North Sea is a beautiful industrial ruin.

This hidden natural fountain issues forth a steady supply of supposedly healing water that tastes like rotten eggs.

This iconic 1,000-year-old medieval castle is a favorite of the film industry, most notably as the location for Hogwarts in Harry Potter.

This enormous secondhand bookstore inside a Victorian train station sparked the "Keep Calm and Carry On" craze.

These remarkable cascades are the jewels of Upper Tees.

The train that took the prime minister on his final journey now rests in a British museum.

This industrial chimney looks rather out of place, isolated in the middle of an attractive woodland.