Places moonlightpearls Wants to Go

A hunk of prehistoric lava rests amid the Gothic architecture of a campus quad.

These sculptures of various animals adorn the building that houses one of the capital's least known museums.

William Smith's iconic "map that changed the world" is hidden behind a curtain in the Geological Society building.

The beloved bard's garb is proudly displayed within a Freemason's hall.

A hidden path at the National Theatre lets you look behind the scenes of the latest productions.

A small museum that celebrates the history and culture of the LGBTQ community in England.

An unexpectedly extraterrestrial room in a former Victorian resort club.

A writer's tiny retreat built from salvaged shipwreck timbers.

One of the oldest remaining Catholic churches in England is home to the hand of a 7th-century saint.

An 18th-century lighthouse built on a 16th-century castle is now a monument to the maritime beacons of Scotland.

This 17th-century pub once had a hole in its wall so the neighboring blacksmith could easily access beer.

Built by George III to observe the transit of Venus, this Georgian gem is a unique survivor in the Arcadian landscape of Richmond upon Thames.

Edinburgh’s version of the Sistine Chapel is this former church, with an interior covered in paintings done by one woman over the course of nearly a decade.

This historic pub is a hidden gem for fans of Lewis Carroll.

This century-old cinema is complete with musical interludes and boasts a rare projection system.

A creepy tree with a local legend that inspired a nearby theme park ride.

A bay of elaborate, historic toilets are held in high esteem at this Scottish dock.

The natural history museum displaying the British bird collections and dioramas of Edward Booth, free of charge.

Banksy's image of a naked man dangling from the window of a sex health clinic.

This surreal art house looks like a geometric version of a small chapel.

A Victorian marvel of engineering is now a 21st-century tourist attraction.

The world’s largest magazine collection was born from a single shelf in a teen’s bedroom.

The British monarchy's stamp collection is one of the most impressive in all of Europe revealing generations of royal nerdery.

Museum celebrating the history of computers, especially their role in codebreaking.