Discover the UK’s most unusual, unique, beautiful, and weird places. From hidden gems to quirky landmarks, explore offbeat and extraordinary destinations for a truly unforgettable experience.
Located at the Queen’s College of the University of Cambridge, the magnificent Mathematical Bridge got its name, because of the unique geometrical design. Even though it consists of completely straight timbers, they are arranged in such a way that makes the bridge curved. The unique structure has inspired all sorts of lore, that has circulated…
Some may think, that the world of witches, wizards and pixies only exist in storybooks, however, Boscastle, North Cornwall may prove them wrong. It may seem as a quaint and cozy little village at first sight, but don’t let that fool you, magic and mystery runs deep within its soil. As you explore the village…
The UK has always been a mixture of rural, rustic and fairy tale locations. Today the old and the modern is scattered across the country in picturesque and unique forms. Many unusual places exist to amuse visitors and fill their minds with new sights and experiences. When dealing with such a diverse nation, exploring travel…
The United Kingdom is well known for its traditional and unusual architecture. The musical sculpture in Crown Point, Burnley, is definitely a nice addition. A 10 feet tall sculpture is wind-powered and consists of swirling pipes, which resemble a shape of a bent tree. The constant wind blowing through the pipes, creates the eerie sound….
Due to its impressive history, England is home to hundreds of buildings. However, few are as impressive as the Restormel Castle and its unique, perfectly rounded shape. Located in southwestern England, the monument was built in the late 12th and early 13th centuries. Contrary to its date, the building and the surrounding wall are extremely…
Born on Christmas day prematurely in 1642 , Isaac Newton was not expected to live, but he became a revolutionary scientist. His theory of universal gravitation and laws of motion were groundbreaking. Becides being a physicist, he also was an astronomer, a mathematician and a theologist. Regardless of being science enthusiast or not, the story…
When wandering around the streets of London, visitors often overlook small green shacks. They are actually Cabmen’s Shelters, that have been around for over a century: since 1875 to be exact. Back then, cab drivers drove a horse-drawn carriage called the hansom cab. Drivers were not allowed to leave it on the street unattended, so…
London has plenty of interesting places to visit, but what’s underneath the city is even more fascinating. Also known as the “Mail Rail,” the Post Office Railway used to be a revolutionary automatic electric railway. The project started out as the officials’ desire to improve Royal Mail delivery. In order to avoid the traffic of…
