A church instrumental in the spreading of Christianity in England and the final resting place of hundreds of Saxons.

This museum honors the young maritime hero who became an unexpected Victorian-era celebrity.

The medieval-looking hammer beam teak roof may be a Victorian vanity, but it's still absolutely magnificent.

These upturned herring boats make nifty storage sheds for fishing goods.

This tidal island, a sacred site in early English Christianity, was the target of a notable Viking invasion.

Twice a day this ancient path disappears with the tides, leaving the Holy Island of Lindisfarne out to sea.

There were once more than five stones in this ancient monument.

This enchanting Victorian estate was home to the world's first hydroelectric power generator.

A lone pole once used to display a man's corpse now stands empty, but the memory remains.

St. Mary's Asylum was isolated and abandoned before being converted into a Bed and Breakfast.

The first museum in the United Kingdom dedicated to this woodwind instrument.

This century-old grotesque has a mysterious history and may not actually be a rabbit.

This building played host to some of the most influential minds of the Industrial Revolution and now serves as a reminder of the influence of Northern coalfields.

This gorgeous space is England's largest independent library outside of London.

The largest timber structure in Europe.

This Roman archeological site is hidden amid a 1930s housing estate.

This viaduct looks more like something from a Victorian dream.

The memorial to this brutal battle between the English and the Scots has a surprisingly humble origin.

This temple was constructed entirely by Roman soldiers.

Also known as “Robin Hood’s tree,” it became a famed location along Hadrian's Wall before it was cut down.

This medieval manor house was hastily fortified when it found itself in the middle of the Scottish fight for independence.

This iconic 1,000-year-old medieval castle is a favorite of the film industry, most notably as the location for Hogwarts in Harry Potter.

This giant wooden treehouse within a sprawling garden has its own eatery.

The sign at the garden gate reads: “These Plants Can Kill.”