Places bradhooker Wants to Go

One of the last doorless, continuously moving elevators still in use in the U.K.

This grassy, tree-lined hill shares a name with the much-loved novel that it inspired.

A winding medieval path was used by mourners to carry their dead to the nearest church.

This Victorian water wheel is affectionately nicknamed "Little Isabella."

Harry Potter’s Hogsmeade Station is also a charming blast from the past situated in North Yorkshire.

This ruined castle is said to be the legendary keep of a Viking princess.

A hill carving of the legendary dragon that terrorized the village of Bures in the Middle Ages.

Unusual British home built to disguise a water tower.

After mysteriously refusing to surrender at the end of World War II this sunken submarine was only salvaged in a search for Nazi gold.

Visit the WWII bunker where the British won the battle for the skies.

This striking observation tower shaped like a spinnaker sail is the newest icon in historic Portsmouth.

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

This chain of artificial lakes was an ideal test ground for the aircraft that would carry the "bouncing bombs" used by the WWII "Dambusters" squad.

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

This ruined medieval castle was the scene of Lord Robert Dudley’s seductive reception for Queen Elizabeth I.

A labyrinthine underworld of tunnels and caverns hides beneath the city.

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

The bronze uniforms commemorate the vital role of women during World War II.

Abandoned boats decaying in the largest ship graveyard in mainland Britain.

A close look reveals that the Scottish monument is just slightly off-kilter.

This charming railway is one of the oldest and steepest funiculars in England.

This disused Cold War bunker has been restored to all of its early 60s glory.

Giant naked man on a hillside.

A petite castle folly in the English countryside.