This 1,300 year old monastery built atop a single rock was once only accessible depending on the whims of the tide.

This enormous "cloth of the conquest" depicts the Norman invasion of England in mind-blowing detail.

An effigy of a trapped paratrooper dangles from a Normandy church to commemorate one remarkable D-Day event.

The eccentricities of a former lord include painted pigeons of his manor house, a series of pointless plaques, and a folly built simply to peeve the public.

Known as the "Stairway to Heaven," this historic canal dates back to the 1700s.

This river ramp was once used by the elephants of a local circus.

The lighthouse is on a island which is connected to another island, which is connected to another island, which is connected to one of the largest islands in the world.

Legends say that this small island was the final resting place of the Welsh saint of lovers.

These haunting ruins belong to an ancient village that once had one hell of a view.

This 6th-century church honors St. Tudno, the patron saint of Llandudno.

A tiny village in Wales claims the name of a noble medieval hound slain for a crime he didn't commit.

A holy well believed to have healing powers.

This haunting stone chasm is a hotbed of mossy rock and English legend.

One of the U.K's earliest public water supplies is within the "plague village."

This 15th-century church was once described as the ugliest in England.

A historic Georgian building and warm springs.

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

One of four sister bronze sculptures dedicated to the widows and orphans of an 1881 tragedy.

This tidal island, a sacred site in early English Christianity, was the target of a notable Viking invasion.

This ruined medieval castle was the scene of Lord Robert Dudley’s seductive reception for Queen Elizabeth I.

Harry Potter once visited this massive limestone cliff, which was carved by an ancient glacial river.

A long, winding trek rewards you with a gorge so captivating it inspired a painting in the Tate.

The oldest candy store in England has been selling traditional sweets since 1827.

Astonishing rock formations dot the Brimham Moor landscape.