These planks were originally installed to hold the dead.

These 20-foot jaw bones honor a time when the leviathan bones were a sign that whalers survived the hunt.

A monument to the real explorer and bear who inspired characters in Philip Pullman's 'His Dark Materials.'

Remarkable medieval wall paintings decorate this 12th-century, dog-friendly church.

This beautiful example of Victorian engineering is the oldest water-balanced funicular anywhere in the world.

This enchanting Victorian estate was home to the world's first hydroelectric power generator.

This restaurant was removed from the famed sister ship of the Titanic and placed within a hotel.

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

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

This incredible viaduct was part of the Victorian railway boom and helped the Midland Railway navigate tough terrain.

Harry Potter once visited this massive limestone cliff, which was carved by an ancient glacial river.

A long, winding trek rewards you with a gorge so captivating it inspired a painting in the Tate.

Each year this small English village becomes overrun with outlandish straw men.

One of the oldest and certainly best preserved Cistercian abbeys still in existence.

The oldest candy store in England has been selling traditional sweets since 1827.

Some of the most enduring novels in English literature were written within the walls of this Georgian-era building.

English Protestants once criticized this enormous private chapel for being too ornate.

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

These bleak 800-year-old ruins were once the royal residence of choice for hunting in Sherwood Forest.

This industrial gem was one of the earliest examples of a metal-framed building.

This bridge is the first to be made entirely from iron, but designed like it was still made of wood.

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

Legend has it the famous Robin Hood would attend mass at this 12th-century Cistercian abbey in Sherwood Forrest.

A magnificent Victorian garden that brings the charm and style of old-time aristocracy to the 21st century public.