Lanehead, England
Killhope
An iconic waterwheel in the Pennine Hills marks the location of one of Britain’s most profitable lead mines.
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Lanehead, England
An iconic waterwheel in the Pennine Hills marks the location of one of Britain’s most profitable lead mines.
Alston, England
A well-preserved 2nd century fort where moles are the archaeologists.
Allendale Town, England
Aliens and monsters lurk inside this museum dedicated to one man's lifelong adoration of all things sci-fi.
Thirsk, England
The ghosts of Britain's telecommunication past sit rusting away in a small village in England.
Malton, England
WWII artifacts, including the building itself.
Scarborough, England
Believed to be the longest railway bench in the world.
Ripon, England
Reputedly based on the tomb of Jesus Christ, this crypt is the oldest surviving structure of any cathedral in England.
Harrogate, England
The remains of a remote village that once housed over 1,200 dam workers and their families.
Keld, England
A winding medieval path was used by mourners to carry their dead to the nearest church.
Thirsk, England
England's largest white horse isn't even white.
Whitby, England
The remains of the concrete ship can be seen during low tide.
Harrogate, England
A dramatic sculpture high up in Yorkshire with vistas on an industrial scale.
Hawes, England
A steep and winding road in the Yorkshire Dales passes by these deep natural potholes.
Lancaster, England
A group of glacial erratic boulders are improbably balanced on white limestone pedestals.
Keld, England
The dramatic remains of an abandoned farmhouse sit high on the edge of a remote hillside.
Harrogate, England
Astonishing rock formations dot the Brimham Moor landscape.
Malham, England
A long, winding trek rewards you with a gorge so captivating it inspired a painting in the Tate.
Ripon, England
Although it appears ancient and mysterious, the quirky folly was actually built 200 years ago by an eccentric estate owner.
Ripon, England
One of the oldest and certainly best preserved Cistercian abbeys still in existence.
Skipton, England
Harry Potter once visited this massive limestone cliff, which was carved by an ancient glacial river.
Lancaster, England
The largest cave chamber in Britain—big enough to fit a whole cathedral inside.
Richmond, England
At 1,732 feet above sea level, this spectacularly isolated yet surprisingly bustling bar is the highest pub in Britain.
Bingley, England
A lavish Victorian mansion wound up inheriting a gruesome reputation that would be its demise.
Bamford, England
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.