Bowness-on-Windermere, England
New Hall Inn (The Hole in t' Wall)
This 17th-century pub once had a hole in its wall so the neighboring blacksmith could easily access beer.
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Bowness-on-Windermere, England
This 17th-century pub once had a hole in its wall so the neighboring blacksmith could easily access beer.
Bath, England
The accidental discovery of this gilt bronze head led archaeologists to find the Roman Baths in the city of Bath
Bath, England
This restaurant's specialty is "a major enigma for food historians."
Bath, England
Eighteenth-century home, where Herschel discovered the planet Uranus.
Bath, England
Created by one of England's most prolific labyrinth designers, inspired by Bath city history.
Bath, England
With lush plants and flowers, huge trees, ponds, and hidden monuments, this place feels a bit like discovering Narnia.
Bourton-on-the-Water, England
Puzzles within puzzles hide a golden treasure in this hedge maze.
Cirencester, England
Trimmings from the record-setting tree line that surrounds Cirencester Park have been used to manufacture chemotherapy drugs.
Fairford, England
A rampant horde of demons smirk and snarl at visitors to this church, home to a rare complete set of medieval-era stained glass windows.
Tanworth in Arden, England
The gravestone of a delicate singer-songwriter bears a fittingly introspective epitaph.
Stanhope, England
This sandstone tree trunk is a relic from a long-past era when England had a more tropical climate.
Matlock Bath, England
A seaside town with no sea in sight.
Ashbourne, England
These quintessentially English stepping stones were built for Victorian tourists.
Stoke-on-Trent, England
An open air haven for tropical monkeys in the damp moors of the English country.
Birchover, England
This mysterious hilltop collection of Druid carvings isn't quite what it seems.
Stanton Lees, England
Legend says this little-known stone circle is formed from people petrified as punishment for dancing on the Sabbath.
Derby, England
6000-year-old site covered in more than 50 megaliths.
Buxton, England
These unique stepping stones hug a river's edge to take hikers on a journey through a limestone gorge.
Boroughbridge, England
At 22 feet tall, these Bronze Age monoliths are some of the tallest standing stones in the United Kingdom.
Oxford, England
This 11th century tower is said to be the oldest building in Oxford.
Oxford, England
The spot where three Protestant clergymen were burned at the stake during the reign of "Bloody Mary."
Oxford, England
One of Europe's oldest libraries.
Oxford, England
This hidden 13th-century tavern room has a few Shakespearean connections.
Oxford, England
Originally founded in 1654, this coffee house claims to be the oldest of its kind in Europe.