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From Vikings to nationwide rebellions, this castle has seen its fair share of warfare.

A missing Roman legion was recreated in sculpture along a Scottish cycling route.

Located on the Islandmagee peninsula, these gardens are among the most distinguished in County Antrim.

A former coastal watch post has been turned into a bothy with unrivaled views of the sea and its inhabitants.

Wander around the extensive remains of this 12th-century medieval church.

Though difficult to access, this stunning cave has a place in Scotland's poetic history.

A secluded green oasis amidst the towering skyscrapers, bears an unusual moniker that reflects one of the city's oldest guilds.

This waterfall is one of the most spectacular natural features in the Scottish Lowlands.

This tiny getaway tucked away in an uninhabited Scottish valley isn't your ordinary teahouse.

These Victorian era devil sculptures were designed to spite a local vicar.

This 20-foot mountain is made up of some 15,000 mannequins—if you visit, you can even take a piece home with you.

In the 9th-century this small spring-fed well became the location of daily mealtime miracles for one Saxon monk.

An 800-year-old island castle in Guernsey's main harbor.

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.

The ruins of a church destroyed by both the Great Fire of London and the Blitz, now turned into a peaceful garden.

Believed to be the smallest castle in Europe.

Across the islands, baked goods, sauces, and much more are for sale 24/7.

This coffee shop lies hidden beneath a historic church.

The front of this 17th-century cottage also contains a large, stone face.

The location of the Bridge of Death and the Gorge of Eternal Peril in "Monty Python and the Holy Grail."

The historic villages and towns of Suffolk are filled with wonky wooden beam houses painted an unusual shade of pink. Unknown to many though, this sweet shade has a bloody history.

Although it appears much older, this castle-like tower is actually a Georgian-era folly.

An eccentric Victorian aristocrat's enormous collection of medieval armor and weapons from around the world.

This standing stone has a unique backdrop thanks to some of the United Kingdom's best-rated beaches.