The National Railway Museum in York is the largest railway museum in the world, attracting almost 1 million visitors per year.

The bombed out remains of the old church were kept intact next to the new one, as a reminder of the futility of war.

This ancient oak tree sheltered accused "witches" in the 17th century.

A preserved block of timber buildings from the city's industrial era in the Middle Ages.

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

This pub can leave even the sober feeling slightly unsteady.

A historic, reportedly haunted pub that provided inspiration for several famous adventure novels.

One of the largest megalithic complexes in England, which local legend holds is a wedding party turned to stone by the Devil.

The wreckage of an old coastal trading vessel is only visible at low tide.

A slightly surreal menagerie of structures that were lovingly spared from demolition and reconstructed in a field.

A steep and winding road in the Yorkshire Dales passes by these deep natural potholes.

This ruin in a suburban park may be the place where Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" was first performed.

This amazing trail among the many waterfalls around Ingleton has been enchanting visitors since 1885.

A museum that chronicles the interesting and often dark history of the London docklands, once one of the major trading ports of the world.

Henry VIII's forgotten castle was built by the gunpowder-obsessed king to be defended solely by cannons.

A thousand year old oak tree survives in Liverpool.

It's believed King John of England stayed at this 13th-century castle before riding off to sign the Magna Carta.

Home to Alan Turing, the cracking of the Enigma code, and Captain Ridley's shooting party.

The elegant structure of this 19th century railroad bridge creates an illusion of infinity.

This Gothic castle-like portal is a testament to the amazing craftsmanship of the navvies who built the railway tunnel.

A majestic mansion designed in Mughalai style, complete with a turquoise onion dome.

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

This tunnel entrance is built to resemble a grand castle but no one is quite sure why.

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