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Estimated to be more than 5,000 years old, this yew may be Britain’s oldest.

Tucked among the sand dunes overlooking a Welsh beach, a real-life tribute to a fictional elf.

The remains of one of Wales’ great medieval buildings, with a pub in the cellar.

In 1977, an eccentric book lover formed a micronation for book lovers.

Britain's only artificial surfing lake is nestled in the beautiful mountains of Wales.

According to legend, King Arthur killed a beast that dwelled beneath the waters of this Welsh lake.

The largest of only eight working transporter bridges left in the world.

Legends say that this small island was the final resting place of the Welsh saint of lovers.

Recently restored menagerie of Victorian-era beasts.

Picturesque ruins once held off mighty armies.

These haunting ruins belong to an ancient village that once had one hell of a view.

The remains of centuries of copper mining appear like an alien landscape.

One family's environment-friendly hobbit-house in Wales.

High Victorian fantasy created a fairytale castle out of a ruined fortress in Wales.

This abandoned asylum in Wales might look haunted, but it's still beautiful.

This concrete memorial commemorates a group of brave locals who saved the crew and passengers of a wrecked ship.

The name Niarbyl means “the tail” and refers to the rocky formations that push out into the Irish Sea.

Centuries after this 12th-century abbey had fallen to ruin, it became known for the strawberries and cream served in its gardens.

The ruins of an unfinished explosives factory can be found while taking a gentle stroll through a Manx glen.

Visit 17th-century ruins on a strikingly beautiful riverside walking trail.

The ruins of a 2,000-year-old Roman fishing village perched on one of the best beaches in Spain.

This unique rock formation has become a popular walking trail.

This fortress dates back to the 6th century and is also the site of a controversial abandoned restoration project.

See how paper is made the old-fashioned way.