This chain of artificial lakes was an ideal test ground for the aircraft that would carry the "bouncing bombs" used by the WWII "Dambusters" squad.

These quintessentially English stepping stones were built for Victorian tourists.

This fantastical and eclectic English garden takes its inspiration from Egypt, China, the occult and more.

This delightful hidden farm is home to Victorian ruins and a wonderful menagerie of animals.

This tower was constructed to commemorate the man who helped bring true democracy to the United Kingdom.

A headstone notes where the most famous of Robin Hood's legendary Merry Men is reportedly buried.

Legend says this little-known stone circle is formed from people petrified as punishment for dancing on the Sabbath.

Seat of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire for centuries.

This mysterious hilltop collection of Druid carvings isn't quite what it seems.

Eyam took steps to quarantine themselves and keep the plague from spreading.

Semi-precious Blue John stones have been mined in this cavern system for centuries.

A magnificent winding road through a steep valley, with deep natural caverns at the bottom

6000-year-old site covered in more than 50 megaliths.

These unique stepping stones hug a river's edge to take hikers on a journey through a limestone gorge.

Once the largest unsupported dome in the world, beating out the Pantheon and St Peters in Rome.

A historic Georgian building and warm springs.

This landmark Victorian folly rewards visitors with spectacular views over the Peak District.