Edinburgh, Scotland
Eagle Rock
A remnant of the Roman army's presence on the coast of Scotland.
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Edinburgh, Scotland
A remnant of the Roman army's presence on the coast of Scotland.
Hay-on-Wye, Wales
In 1977, an eccentric book lover formed a micronation for book lovers.
Maltby, England
Legend has it the famous Robin Hood would attend mass at this 12th-century Cistercian abbey in Sherwood Forrest.
Bletchley, England
Museum celebrating the history of computers, especially their role in codebreaking.
Downpatrick, Northern Ireland
A boulder in the Churchyard of Down Cathedral marks the legendary burial place of "The Apostle of Ireland."
Bures, England
A hill carving of the legendary dragon that terrorized the village of Bures in the Middle Ages.
Oxfordshire, England
These ancient ruins were the final resting place of King Henry II's mistress.
Lincolnshire, England
This century-old cinema is complete with musical interludes and boasts a rare projection system.
Chesterfield, England
The whimsical twist of this spire was either caused by the Devil, an unexpected virgin, or lead.
Ballater, Scotland
More than a century old, this cast iron bridge on the Balmoral Estate leads to nowhere.
London, England
What might be the oldest living tree in London has survived fires, bombings, and estate agents.
Ongar, England
This historic franken-chapel is the oldest wooden church in the world, at least part of it.
Clevedon, England
Constructed from recycled wrought iron railroad tracks, it's been described as the most beautiful seaside pier in England.
Whitby, England
These 20-foot jaw bones honor a time when the leviathan bones were a sign that whalers survived the hunt.
Bourton-on-the-Water, England
A miniature village mimics the surrounding buildings so well it includes itself.
Glasgow, Scotland
This astronomically-aligned stone circle was the first of its kind to be built in Great Britain after a 3,000-year hiatus.
Avebury, England
The only pub in the world surrounded by an ancient stone circle.
Minsterworth, England
This stretch of the River Severn where large waves flow against the current is the birthplace of river surfing.
West Malling, England
A Neolithic burial site built 1,000 years before Stonehenge.
Isle of Skye, Scotland
This ruined castle is said to be the legendary keep of a Viking princess.
Ashbourne, England
These quintessentially English stepping stones were built for Victorian tourists.
Ravenglass, England
These Roman ruins in England’s Lake District are 2,000 years old, but look pretty good for their age.
Thetford, England
A mysterious crater-like pond has a spooky tendency to empty and fill with complete disregard to rainfall patterns.
Thorpeness, England
Unusual British home built to disguise a water tower.