Incredible places in the UK that you probably don't know about - From Victorian music halls in London to the most northernmost point in Scotland, have you been to these incredible places in the UK?
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Dover war tunnels
- As the closest UK port to Europe, Dover is a strategic military point, which is why a series of complex tunnels can be found beneath the surface of its white cliffs. They were first built during the Napoleonic era, and continued to be used throughout WWII.
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Fingal's cave
- Fingal's cave is part of the uninhabited island of Staffa in Scotland. Its hexagonal columns are reminiscent of the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland. They were both formed the same way, through the cooling of hot lava.
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575 Wandsworth Road
- This modest house in London was the home of Kenyan poet Khadambi Asalache, until his death in 2006. He carved incredibly intricate Moorish-inspired woodwork into the entire house, which now belongs to the National Trust.
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Tyneham - This ghost village in Dorset has been abandoned since WWII, so that it could be used for military exercises.
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Stacks of Duncansby - The monumental Stacks of Duncansby are near Duncansby head, the northernmost point of the British mainland.
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Exbury Gardens - These beautifully coloured gardens in Hampshire belong to the Rothschild family, and are open to visitors.
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St Michael's Mount - This small island in Cornwall is only accessible by foot twice a day, when the tide is low. It is home to the chapel of St Michael.
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Bounce Below
- Did you know that there is a place in the UK where you can trampoline in an underground cave? Well in this abandoned mine in Wales, you can.
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Lud's Church
- This incredible geographic phenomenon is found in Staffordshire, and was created by a landslide thousands of years ago.
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Shell Grotto
- This man-made cave in Margate is covered in incredibly intricate shell designs. When it was made, as well as who made it, remains a total mystery.
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The Dark Hedges - This tree-lined avenue can be found in Northern Ireland, and is so picturesque that it was chosen as one of the settings for 'Game of Thrones.'
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Wilton's Music Hall
- This Grade II-listed building is hidden away in the borough of Tower Hamlets in London. It is one of the few surviving music halls from the Victorian era, and is today used as an event space.
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Wistman's Wood
- This incredible ancient forest looks like something straight out of the storybooks. It is located in Dartmoor, and is the inspiration behind countless tales and legends.
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Chislehurst caves
- This series of man-made caves in Kent were initially dug out as chalk and flint mines in the medieval times.
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Zip World
- Here you can cross the longest zip line in Europe, over the incredible Welsh mountains.
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Sark - This island in the English channel only has a population of around 500, and no cars.
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Gaping Gill cave - This fantastic natural cave in Yorkshire is one of the largest underground chambers in England.
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Avebury stone circle - Everyone knows Stonehenge, but how about Avebury? The Neolithic monument has its own fascinating history.
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Owler Tor - This incredible point in the Peak District is one of the most beautiful hiking spots in the country.
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Fairy Pools - The atmospheric Fairy Pools on the Isle of Skye have incredible crystal clear water, which makes them appealing to both hikers and wild swimmers.
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Henrhyd falls - This atmospheric waterfall is one of the tallest in Wales, and was actually used in the final scene of 'The Dark Knight Rises' as the entrance to the Batcave.
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Reigate caves
- This network of caves lies beneath the town of Reigate, in Surrey. They are some of the oldest in the UK, and are thought to have been excavated during the medieval times.
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London's Roman amphiteatre
- Italy is obviously more famous when it comes to Roman ruins, but the UK has some too! This Roman amphitheatre is beneath the Guidhall Art Gallery in the City of London.
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Incredible places in the UK that you probably don't know about
These hidden gems are well worth a visit
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You might think you know everywhere in the UK, but there are plenty of places still to be discovered. Take a look through the following gallery and find out more!
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