Ripon, England
Fountains Abbey
One of the oldest and certainly best preserved Cistercian abbeys still in existence.
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Ripon, England
One of the oldest and certainly best preserved Cistercian abbeys still in existence.
Ripon, England
Reputedly based on the tomb of Jesus Christ, this crypt is the oldest surviving structure of any cathedral in England.
Harmby, England
A small waterfall tucked away in the forest of Harmby Gill.
North Yorkshire, England
This remarkable building has a lot to offer, even if you're not placing a bid.
Ripon, England
Although it appears ancient and mysterious, the quirky folly was actually built 200 years ago by an eccentric estate owner.
West Tanfield, England
This collection of ancient structures makes up part of the largest group of prehistoric earthworks in Britain.
Leeds, England
One of three sites in England that house the National Collection of Arms and Armour.
York, England
Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.
York, England
One of the shortest streets in York has an especially odd name.
York, England
The National Railway Museum in York is the largest railway museum in the world, attracting almost 1 million visitors per year.
Shildon, England
This innovative steam machine was no doubt the most famous of the pioneer locomotives.
Thirsk, England
England's largest white horse isn't even white.
Beamish, England
Journey through this open museum where even employees remain true to period.
Durham, England
These courts are the only ones of their kind in the world, made for a unique ball game that dates back to the 1700s.
Peterlee, England
A Brutalist monument in the middle of a housing estate by artist Victor Pasmore.
Hartlepool, England
The oldest warship in Europe is still afloat.
Hartlepool, England
This memorial honors the first British soldier killed by enemy action on home soil during World War I.
Hartlepool, England
This sculpture honors a long-beloved English comic strip in the main character's hometown.
Middlesbrough, England
This enormous sculpture honors an English town's engineering and industrial heritage
Middlesbrough, England
Built in 1911, the Tees Transporter Bridge is one of only six transporter bridges still in operation.
Middlesbrough, England
A surreal paleontological sculpture garden pays homage to a fading industry.
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.
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.