This marine reptile was discovered by one of the 19th century's greatest fossil hunters.

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

A local museum honors the overlooked discoveries of Mary Anning, one of the first professional fossil hunters.

This captivating Bronze Age timber circle spent centuries concealed by the tides.

This informal museum is a magical trove of anonymous art collected from car boots and flea markets.

This unique, full-sized copy of the Bayeux Tapestry sports a few modern additions, including underwear.

The museum houses one of the world's largest shoe collections, boasting over 12,000 pairs.

This long-hidden space above Westminster Abbey now displays the battle gear of the legendary King Henry V.

A menagerie of curiously bred creatures.

One of the oldest seagoing boats in the world can be found at the Dover Museum.

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.

There are hundreds of secret WWII bases hidden in British forests. Built to fight a Nazi invasion, they remained unknown for decades.

This magical museum celebrates the life and work of a seminal children's book writer (and occasional spy).

Human-made caves excavated to hide a secret society of wealthy pagans.

The country home of world-famous designer, writer, and artist extraordinaire, William Morris.

In an isolated field near a dilapidated barn stands this chilling portrayal of the plight of the Nuba peoples of Sudan.

This trio of neolithic stone monuments are fabled to be a king and his knights that were petrified by a witch.

An ornate aviary built during the Victorian trend of collecting exotic birds.

The luxurious English estate houses the world’s largest private collection of French Rothschild wines.

A rotting air force base is now home to rare birds and scarce plants.

These ancient ruins were the final resting place of King Henry II's mistress.

The names Lúthien and Beren can be found inscribed on the shared grave of the famous writer and his beloved wife and muse.

Over 100 years ago this pyramidal holding cell was reserved for rowdy drunks but now only offers five minute sentences.

The medieval legend behind this holy well was one of the inspirations behind "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland."