Places alessandralee Wants to Go

The first geometric self-supporting spiral stairs in Britain are a truly beautiful sight.

This pub was 238 years old when it decided to revamp its image: It started serving Thai food.

An ordinary lamppost situated in the middle of Cambridge has an unusual moniker and history.

One of the oldest seagoing boats in the world can be found at the Dover Museum.

This house was home to a succession of park keepers for more than 90 years, but in all that time, it never had a toilet.

The oldest candy store in England has been selling traditional sweets since 1827.

This open-air mosaic gallery honoring an English artist took hundreds of volunteers more than seven years to create.

This may be the last of London's wooden pavements, which were once a common sight in the city.

This giant wooden treehouse within a sprawling garden has its own eatery.

This wooden effigy believed to be King Charles I hung for centuries outside an inn and was mistaken for a deity.

This remarkable building has a lot to offer, even if you're not placing a bid.

This tower was constructed to commemorate the man who helped bring true democracy to the United Kingdom.

The oldest standing concrete bridge in England was also constructed as a work of art.

This library dates back to the late 17th century and was one of the first public lending libraries in England.

Over a thousand musical instruments are on display, from bagpipes and harpsichords to drums and the sinuous serpent.

This antique shop and tea room reside inside a twice defunct church that was moved stone by stone to its current location.

This incredible viaduct was part of the Victorian railway boom and helped the Midland Railway navigate tough terrain.

This Norman castle was once the site of a Victorian-era prison, and now exists as a luxury hotel.

A historic, reportedly haunted pub that provided inspiration for several famous adventure novels.

This wooden chair dates possibly back to the 15th century, and commemorates a local legend.

This iconic Peak District ridge was once one of the busiest roads in medieval Britain.

The medieval legend behind this holy well was one of the inspirations behind "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland."

This ancient oak plays host to carvings of magical elves, gnomes, witches, and other creatures prominent in local folklore.

The much-beloved mascot of a local museum.