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

One of the oldest and certainly best preserved Cistercian abbeys still in existence.

Astonishing rock formations dot the Brimham Moor landscape.

The tallest freestanding structure in the United Kingdom.

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

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.

This tiny little pool is said to be home to a malicious mermaid named Jenny Greenteeth.

Semi-precious Blue John stones have been mined in this cavern system for centuries.

The view from this giant Stone Age toad is unexpectedly beautiful.

Seat of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire for centuries.

The site of one of the largest non-nuclear explosions in history, created when a massive bomb dump accidentally exploded.

The whimsical twist of this spire was either caused by the Devil, an unexpected virgin, or lead.

A gorge full of caverns where early humans lived alongside cave hyenas, giant mammoths and wooly rhinoceroses.

The largest oak in England is said to have been the hideout of Robin Hood and his Merry Men.

This home of a taxidermy hoarder is among the grandest and most singular of historic English estates.

The oldest inn in England served brew to the crusaders.