Places Fab1 Wants to Go

A 13th-century fortified manor house that was once sieged during the English Civil War.

One of the first canal boat-lift inclines ever created.

A beautiful lighthouse with as many steps as days in the year, as many windows as weeks, and as many levels as months.

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

Peek inside restored planes at this off-the-beaten-path collection of aviation archaeology.

This home of a taxidermy hoarder is among the grandest and most singular of historic English estates.

A bronze sculpture of last Sikh maharaja of the Punjab, outside the English estate where he once lived.

This Roman quarry once held secret masses and smuggler's contraband and is now home to rare species of bats.

On the side of Christchurch Mansion is an enigmatic block of dark limestone that dates back to 14th-century Belgium.

This small square basin behind a quiet church was once a popular medieval pilgrimage site.

This public bathroom is guarded by a flyswatter-wielding army major.

This monstrous face has watched over passersby for centuries.

These iconic characters honor Carl Giles, who brought humor to newspaper readers for almost 50 years.

Standing atop Wellington Hill is the world's tallest three-sided obelisk.

A bronze and stone statue made to recognize the life and career of a Russian aristocrat turned English rugby player.

A life-sized statue commemorating the former manager of Ipswich's football team.

This crumbling coast and its teetering tower are literally filled with history, but they are also at great risk of becoming history themselves.

This bare, bronze lad in a lone sock sits in the middle of Loughborough’s town center.

The oldest standing concrete bridge in England was also constructed as a work of art.

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

Enthusiasts of the mid-20th century magician and comedian erected this statue in the small Welsh town in which he was born, even though the comedian only lived there for three years.

Europe's "only museum dedicated to the decapod" is full of quirky and absurdist displays, including one featuring the "famous" Giant Crab of Margate.

Overlooking the seaside town of Margate stands a tribute to an artist's lover.

An amazing collection of curiosities hidden in a small Welsh village.