Gwynedd, Wales
Portmeirion Village
A miniature Italianate fantasy village on the coast of Wales and the set of ITC classic "The Prisoner."
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Gwynedd, Wales
A miniature Italianate fantasy village on the coast of Wales and the set of ITC classic "The Prisoner."
Caernarfon, Wales
The highest peak in Wales is said to be the final resting place of a giant killed by King Arthur.
Chesterfield, England
The whimsical twist of this spire was either caused by the Devil, an unexpected virgin, or lead.
Roughlee, England
This witch statue remembers a time in England's history when fear trumped truth.
Laneshawbridge, England
This round structure dotted with portals is one of several pieces scattered throughout Lancashire.
Todmorden, England
A stone obelisk towering over the surrounding countrysides beckons hikers across the rolling moors.
Ripponden, England
The longest cutting on the M62 contains some surprises—though it's best to leave the motorway to appreciate them.
Leeds, England
The largest preserved walking dragline excavator in Western Europe.
Northallerton, England
The church and nearby castle are all that remains of a medieval village, mysteriously abandoned.
Whorlton, England
An abandoned Yorkshire castle that is hidden in plain sight.
Malton, England
WWII artifacts, including the building itself.
Middlesbrough, England
Built in 1911, the Tees Transporter Bridge is one of only six transporter bridges still in operation.
Saltburn-by-the-Sea, England
This beautiful example of Victorian engineering is the oldest water-balanced funicular anywhere in the world.
Marton-in-Cleveland, England
Sidney Scurvy, the interactive computer sailor, takes you on a journey to discover the everyday lives of Cook and his men.
Barnard Castle, England
A perfectly running 230-year-old silver automaton and music box.
Rookhope, England
This magnificent arch is all that remains of a former smelt mill.
Lanehead, England
An iconic waterwheel in the Pennine Hills marks the location of one of Britain’s most profitable lead mines.
Forest-in-Teesdale, England
These remarkable cascades are the jewels of Upper Tees.
Richmond, England
At 1,732 feet above sea level, this spectacularly isolated yet surprisingly bustling bar is the highest pub in Britain.
Ilkley, England
This strange moor has a song written about it, Bronze Age carvings, and an alien sighting.
Ingleton, England
This amazing trail among the many waterfalls around Ingleton has been enchanting visitors since 1885.
Chapel-le-Dale, England
This incredible viaduct was part of the Victorian railway boom and helped the Midland Railway navigate tough terrain.
Lancaster, England
A group of glacial erratic boulders are improbably balanced on white limestone pedestals.
San Diego, California
This historic graveyard was partially paved over to create a streetcar line.