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

A living memorial to the trees London lost during the Great Storm of 1987.

The Metropolitan Police refurbished the blue box (perhaps not coincidentally) the same year "Doctor Who" returned to TV screens.

Ship-sized kinetic sculptural fantasy.

A never-finished memorial to the heroes of the Napoleonic War has become "Scotland's Folly."

Tony Blair's garden gnome and a Howitzer shell-turned-flower-pot are on display in this deconsecrated 13th-century church.

The extra platform at Gloucester Road has been used for art displays for over 25 years.

Presented to the city in 1910 for public use, these brass markers show varying lengths.

An interactive museum where visitors can play through the evolution of video games.

With a history stretching back to the 16th century, this pub has a few stories to tell.

This Sheffield sculpture composed of 17,000 Allen keys honors both urban falcons and a furniture icon.

The last gas-lit cinema in the United Kingdom, and perhaps the world.

In 1977, an eccentric book lover formed a micronation for book lovers.

This hill and tower are steeped in legend, from King Arthur to the Holy Grail.

It's possible to walk inside one of the largest Neolithic tombs in Britain.

The fences outside some of South London's estates are made from recycled World War II stretchers.

This one has sailed five times as far as Sir Francis Drake's famous ship.

Tucked away in the Tower of London is the weapon once used to execute high-profile prisoners.

Overlooked by many, the two famous Scottish warriors guard the main gate of Edinburgh Castle.

Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.

Richard III supposedly disposed of his nephews' bodies here in an effort to seal his claim to the throne.

A modern English garden of eccentric beasts, follies, and oddities.

Summer in Scotland begins with a spectacularly wild and colorful event rooted in ancient pagan traditions.

The largest greenhouse in the world is home to over one million types of plants.