Originally meant to hold a statue of King William IV, this support sat empty for years. Today, it hosts a rotating cast of public artwork.

This colossal war machine is now a living museum dedicated to underwater warfare.

The UK's oldest theme park slowly slips away.

This quaint funicular has been ferrying people up and down an English valley since the Victorian era.

Seemingly straight out of a fairy tale, a steel chair sits on a tiny island only accessible by stepping stones.

This giant geoglyph of mysterious origins is now the site of neo-pagan rituals.

A winding cave grotto walkway built to provide employment for veterans after World War I.

Once the largest unsupported dome in the world, beating out the Pantheon and St Peters in Rome.

One of the largest mechanical models of the solar system in the world.

Created as a punny statement about genetic engineering this monstrous hybrid statue has become a beloved icon.

A seaside town with no sea in sight.

These medieval monastery ruins are surprisingly overlooked by most tourists.

This astronomical clock is the second oldest in England.

Manchester's abandoned train depot lingers in a post-industrial purgatory.

Be on the lookout for the symbolic insect all over the city.

Look up from the busy streets to discover how time is kept!

This sculpture marks the spot where one of the greatest Roman rulers was proclaimed emperor.

A museum in England’s Lake District dedicated to the trusty pencil wants you to know the story of their World War II spy pencils.

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

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

This 17th-century pub once had a hole in its wall so the neighboring blacksmith could easily access beer.

Huge winged monument in the United Kingdom.

The whimsical twist of this spire was either caused by the Devil, an unexpected virgin, or lead.

The remains of an ancient bathhouse sit inside this aptly-named pub.