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These abandoned coal mine towers near Sherwood Forest might soon boast the U.K.’s longest zip-line.

This 19th century police station now puts the history of the Manchester City Police on display.

It houses a menagerie of wondrous taxidermy specimens from around the world, including the remains of a famous gorilla.

The heroic tale of a remarkable pup who refused to leave her master's side, no matter what.

An allegorical statue of a giant pregnant woman representing justice and truth.

A magnificent mansion hides a delightful collection of historic timepieces.

This whimsical public art installation is a unique homage to Liverpool's industrial heritage.

The worst flood disaster in Welsh history might have been a lot worse if it had not happened on movie night.

It might not be as impossible to reach as its name would imply, but just about.

In the quiet village of Fulmodeston, the ruins of a medieval church remain hidden among vines and foliage.

A large collection of steam engines, organs, and fairground attractions.

This breathtakingly beautiful botanical garden is home to a mob of wonderful wallabies.

This wooden chair dates possibly back to the 15th century, and commemorates a local legend.

A motley, fantastical agglomeration of unlikely houseboats along the Shoreham-by-Sea riverbank.

This peaceful oasis appears dreamy, but it's also the site of a nightmarish legend.

An impressive armored bronze effigy marks the tomb of one of the medieval era's greatest warriors.

This medieval church is the only one in the world that features all Marc Chagall stained-glass windows.

A whimsical cottage from the 1300s with a preserved Victorian-era post office inside.

A small village in two different countries.

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

Constructed during the 7th century this is one of the oldest largely intact Christian churches in England.

This grassy, tree-lined hill shares a name with the much-loved novel that it inspired.

Behind one of the world's most impenetrable vaults is a massive collection of retail silver.

A repurposed railway tunnel with otherworldly acoustic characteristics.