Places cotymela Wants to Go

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

An ancient woodland that inspired a young J.R.R. Tolkien.

The adorable animals return to this nature reserve every fall to give birth to their pups.

This two-towered gateway is all that remains of the unluckiest pier in the world.

A collection of historic buildings in central Birmingham blend seamlessly into the cityscape but have an interesting story to tell.

The Church of St Andrew in Aysgarth contains internal fittings taken from a nearby Abbey during the dissolution, including this fine, medieval rood screen

Much of what constituted mid-century Liverpool now litters a beach outside of town.

A collection of windows created by two of the foremost leaders in the British Arts and Crafts Movement.

This historic abandoned train station looks like a stop for ghost trains.

This aging storage facility is the world's largest brick warehouse.

The sanctuary seems to either float atop the water or sink into the dirt, depending on the water level.

A group of glacial erratic boulders are improbably balanced on white limestone pedestals.

These rose marble urinals are the most luxurious loos in Liverpool.

The UK's largest private house was the subject of a long-lasting political dispute.

Mysteriously stacked storefront paths give this medieval British town an iconic style like none other.

England's largest white horse isn't even white.

This small figurine of a bear tells us a lot about the value of jewels and funerary practices in Roman Britannia.

The near loss of the stately fireplaces at this medieval castle spawned some of Britain's most crucial historic preservation laws.

This unique museum is housed in a rare example of an early 19th century prefabricated cottage.

This century-old cinema is complete with musical interludes and boasts a rare projection system.

This cross between a retro arcade and a living museum provides visitors with the opportunity to operate antique coin-operated automatons, games, and other machines

This former sewage pumping station is now a fascinating museum.

The old Workhouse in Ripon was the last resort for the poor of the district from 1834 until the birth of the British welfare state in the mid 20th century. It is now a poignant museum reminding us of the harshness of the Victorian poor law regime.

The grounds of this Catholic boarding school are said to have inspired Arthur Conan Doyle and J.R.R. Tolkien.