This landmark Victorian folly rewards visitors with spectacular views over the Peak District.

Artists have long been drawn to these atmospheric 12th-century ruins.

This neolithic stone grave has been altered and restored so often its now more neo than lithic.

This Welsh village gave itself a ridiculous name in a publicity stunt a century ahead of its time.

The stately remains of Llywelyn the Great's mighty fortress.

This English medieval castle is where King John died of dysentery.

An incredibly well-preserved piece of ninth-century Viking poop.

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

This 20th-century replica of a 13th-century castle has itself fallen into ruin.

This Gothic castle-like portal is a testament to the amazing craftsmanship of the navvies who built the railway tunnel.

Once the last route taken by condemned prisoners.

Mysteriously stacked storefront paths give this medieval British town an iconic style like none other.

The longest and tallest aqueduct in Britain can actually be sailed across.

This stone throne invites adventurers to observe breathtaking views of the Peak District.

This museum dedicated to the famous comedy duo is located in the town where Stan Laurel was born.

Local legends say that fairies used to dance in the moonlight here and invite handsome young men into their grottoes.

The last two abbots of this monastery were both executed by Henry VIII.

The second smallest castle keep in England.

Huge winged monument in the United Kingdom.

This disused Cold War bunker has been restored to all of its early 60s glory.

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.

Inspired by a dream, a hermit carved out a home in this sandstone bank to live a life of contemplation and prayer.

This foreboding medieval castle was twice besieged by barons rebelling against the English king.

This abandoned gun tower was built to defend the River Thames from a French naval attack.