Hotels are always full of stories – after all, they’re comprised of dozens of rooms perpetually ebbing and flowing with visitors from a variety of places. However, some hotels are a little more storied than others, whether because they have a long history or because the structures themselves had past lives. Moreover, unlikely venues such as jails, breweries, churches, and mental hospitals have been renovated and repurposed into stylish hotels that are a world away from their original use. Some anchor cities firmly in their pasts, offering guests a reminder of bygone eras, while others simply have an air of mystery beneath the surface.

The United Kingdom’s music scene is nothing short of legendary, making its music venues an attraction in themselves. Discover the quirkiest places to connect with the vibrant local music culture. From boutique jazz boats in the heart of London to 1920s shacks in the Scottish Highlands, here’s our pick of the most unique music venues in the UK.