Places WanderlustDiaries Wants to Go

Seemingly straight out of a fairy tale, a steel chair sits on a tiny island only accessible by stepping stones.

The largest timber structure in Europe.

A famous pilgrimage site that remains hidden in the midst of a city.

This Roman archeological site is hidden amid a 1930s housing estate.

Manchester's abandoned train depot lingers in a post-industrial purgatory.

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

Despite having a dome made of papier-mâché this tiny observatory has survived for over a century.

These lovely Turkish-styled baths were brought back to life after winning a reality show competition.

This dreamy street will transport you to wintertime in Victorian England.

19th century museum with an eclectic mix of curiosities, from Egyptian artifacts to items on archery history to the skull of the world's oldest horse.

This long-distance walking route follows the Prime Meridian line as it passes through England.

Marking the ancient boundaries of asylum around Beverley Minster.

Explore Hull's historic Old Town by following the sea creatures scattered throughout its charmingly cobbled streets.

A monolith stands at the site of the most significant battle ever fought on British soil.

This sculpture of Edward of Woodstock is surrounded by eight Victorian lamp bearers.

This sculpture celebrates a boules tournament and the link between Leeds and its twin city Lille.

Since 1995, two red-painted metal figures have guarded the entrance to the Northern Ballet.

The name of this suspended sculpture is Latin for "high horse," which is exactly what it is.

Venice's "Island of the Mad."

The world's largest collection of witchcraft regalia.

Staves, storm-calling, and of course, necropants.

The only structure left with direct ties to the Salem witchcraft trials of 1692.

The grave of Mary Nasson is shrouded by witchy legends.

The eclectic seaside sanctuary caters to a rather fowl crowd.