Artists have long been drawn to these atmospheric 12th-century ruins.

This Victorian graveyard in Leeds is a macabre collection of beautiful tombs and memorials.

This Gothic castle-like portal is a testament to the amazing craftsmanship of the navvies who built the railway tunnel.

This strange moor has a song written about it, Bronze Age carvings, and an alien sighting.

Astonishing rock formations dot the Brimham Moor landscape.

Reputedly based on the tomb of Jesus Christ, this crypt is the oldest surviving structure of any cathedral in England.

Harry Potter once visited this massive limestone cliff, which was carved by an ancient glacial river.

A steep and winding road in the Yorkshire Dales passes by these deep natural potholes.

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

These remarkable cascades are the jewels of Upper Tees.

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

This massive, 30-foot-tall statue of the famed Scottish knight overlooks a grassy knoll.

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

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

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.”

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

This moss-covered boulder is said to be part of a diabolical plant to sabotage the Durham Cathedral's foundation.

A monument with a strange legend involving a horse's tongue.

A collection of maritime artifacts from the world's first volunteer life brigade.

Home to the longest wooden escalators in the world.

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

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