Bournemouth, England
Bournemouth Natural Science Society
Open for a weekend once a year around October it houses a fascinating collection of unique Victorian preserved and stuffed animals.
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Bournemouth, England
Open for a weekend once a year around October it houses a fascinating collection of unique Victorian preserved and stuffed animals.
London, England
An eccentric Victorian aristocrat's enormous collection of medieval armor and weapons from around the world.
Hartlepool, England
The oldest warship in Europe is still afloat.
London, England
This hospital helped pave the way for treatment that drove down child-mortality rates in 19th and 20th centuries.
Stockport, England
This delightful hidden farm is home to Victorian ruins and a wonderful menagerie of animals.
Hope Valley, England
The heroic tale of a remarkable pup who refused to leave her master's side, no matter what.
Chesterfield, England
The former home of a railway legend and the site of a gigantic labyrinth.
East Dean, England
In this quiet village, a blue plaque marks the spot where the famous fictional detective retired.
Sheffield, England
In the 19th century, this pit housed a fully grown black bear for the entertainment of visitors. Today there is a sculpture in tribute to the poor creature.
Heckington, England
The last working windmill in the U.K. that has eight sails.
Hemel Hempstead, England
Home to one of the tallest church spires in Europe, this historic church once played host to King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn.
Stansted, England
Thrilling and delicious complement to any dining experience.
Windsor, England
All unmarked mute swans on the Thames are owned by the Queen per a tradition that began in the 12th century.
Sunderland, England
A museum and gardens with unusual plants and a history of progressive programming for the blind.
Preston, England
Everyone's favorite clay duo immortalized in bronze.
Malmesbury, England
This crumbling headstone commemorates the first death by tiger in Britain's history.
Colne, England
The violinist who played on as the Titanic sank is buried in this quiet English cemetery.
Snowshill, England
The home of an eccentric Edwardian gentleman is packed to the rafters with handcrafted items collected over a lifetime.
Sheffield, England
This old Victorian bathhouse is fed by an ancient spring.
Beverley, England
Lewis Carroll's White Rabbit or something else altogether?
Donna Nook, England
The adorable animals return to this nature reserve every fall to give birth to their pups.
Oxford, England
Over a thousand musical instruments are on display, from bagpipes and harpsichords to drums and the sinuous serpent.
Bishop Auckland, England
This Georgian Gothic building was created to shelter and feed deer.
Birchington-on-Sea, England
An English explorer's vast natural history collection has the first realistic dioramas of animals staged in their natural habitats.