Chester, England
Minerva's Shrine
Western Europe's only representation of a Roman goddess still in its original location sits in an unassuming park.
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Chester, England
Western Europe's only representation of a Roman goddess still in its original location sits in an unassuming park.
Isle of Iona, Scotland
A small island abbey is the final resting place of many medieval Scottish monarchs, including the real Macbeth.
London, England
Remnants of cells from the most notorious London prison may lie in the basement of a rare Victorian Gin Palace.
Tisbury, England
Besieged by war, this castle ruin has crumbled into a peaceful picnic spot.
Largs, Scotland
This stately estate house features a tower covered in a bright, modern mural.
Ripon, England
One of the oldest and certainly best preserved Cistercian abbeys still in existence.
Alnwick, England
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.
Corsham, England
Below a historic English market town lies a secret underground city complete with kitchens, laundries, storerooms, and an underground lake.
Denbigh, Wales
The decaying ruins of Wales' first asylum for the mentally ill.
North Berwick, Scotland
The one-time stronghold of the noble Douglas family, now home to ghost sightings and nesting birds.
London, England
The remains of Crystal Palace Great Exhibition of 1851.
London, England
Remnants of a Victorian garden feature sitting in public woodland.
Drymen, Scotland
This castle was established by the 4th Duke of Montrose and is connected to the Buchanan Clan.
Tintagel, England
A fantastic castle rumored to be the birthplace of King Arthur.
Whitby, England
The gloomy ruins that inspired Bram Stoker to bring Dracula to life.
Sandwick, Scotland
Amazing and mysterious Neolithic settlement on Scotland's Orkney Islands.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Ruined 11th century abbey built by King David I in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Warminster, England
The longest hedge maze in the world.
Kyle of Lochalsh, Scotland
The most iconic structure in Scotland has been home to bishops, colonels, and Sean Connery characters.
Godalming, England
The hidden "ballroom" under a mansion lake was built by a criminal who ate a cyanide pill during his trial.
Amesbury, England
Famously misunderstood wonder of the ancient world
London, England
One of the few remaining casualties of the London Blitz, this destroyed church has become an enchanting public garden.
London, England
This ornate Victorian marketplace was the setting for Diagon Alley and the Leaky Cauldron in the first ‘Harry Potter’ film.
Coleford, England
The mysterious, fantastical woodland inspiration for "The Lord of the Rings."