These ruins of Francis Bacon's once-magnificent manor are hidden in the English countryside.

Quaint, disturbing, and macabre objects are all on display at this intriguing collection of medical instruments from bygone eras.

This 15th century pub is one of only two pubs in England situated on consecrated ground.

An abandoned tower once used to study the cosmos hides within a thicket of greenery.

Rare remnants of the brick-domed ovens birthed in the Durham coalfield during the Industrial Revolution.

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

The curious and tiny collection contains some very odd objects.

Legend says squeezing into this slender stone seat will make your wish come true.

The adorable animals return to this nature reserve every fall to give birth to their pups.

This medieval manor house was equipped with secret compartments for hiding priests.

This reconstructed ancient fort was home to one of the few horse training rings in the Roman Empire.

A replica of one of the most complete mammoth skeletons discovered in England.

An engraved stone in a village church claims to be the grave of a minuscule folk legend.

This Georgian Gothic building was created to shelter and feed deer.

This unique museum is housed in a rare example of an early 19th century prefabricated cottage.

One of the highest Roman forts in Britain is set amid dramatic scenery on a notoriously difficult road.

This mummified mermaid corpse is an aquatic curio that was eventually revealed to be a fake.

A former fisherman's hut deemed too small for habitation is now a delightful tourist draw.

A breathtaking flower tunnel bursts with beautiful golden blossoms.

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

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

The last occupied troglodyte dwellings in England weren't abandoned until the 1960s.

An ancient woodland that inspired a young J.R.R. Tolkien.

After years of slow decline, a derelict Gothic castle is now being restored to life.