The oldest residential street in Europe also features an optical illusion.

This astronomical clock is the second oldest in England.

Famously misunderstood wonder of the ancient world

One of the largest megalithic complexes in England, which local legend holds is a wedding party turned to stone by the Devil.

This picturesque horseshoe weir was first built in the 1600s to prevent flooding in the town of Bath.

Created by one of England's most prolific labyrinth designers, inspired by Bath city history.

With lush plants and flowers, huge trees, ponds, and hidden monuments, this place feels a bit like discovering Narnia.

Don't be fooled by this fake medieval facade even if it is almost 300 years old.

The designer of this railway tunnel added a birthday present for himself.

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

The largest stone circle in the world has ended up bringing up more questions than it has answered.

This strategically placed hill fort has served defensive forces from the Iron Age up until the 20th century.

The granddaddy of English geoglyphs dates back to the late Bronze Age.

This hilarious English intersection is an automotive whirlpool.

A 26-foot shark sculpture—a statement about bombs—set off a municipal battle royale.

The fantastic charm of England's oldest botanical garden has made it a place of writerly inspiration for centuries.

Site of the first hot air balloon flight conducted by the first English balloonist.

Once one of the largest rooms full of books in the world, this bookstore basement is still a treat for bibliophiles.

A theatre built to house the rowdy Oxford graduation ceremonies became the stage for a debate about God's existence.

An extraordinary collection of scientific instruments - and Einstein's chalkboard - inside the world's oldest purpose built museum building.

Hidden in plain sight, this creepy sculpture watches from above.

The spot where three Protestant clergymen were burned at the stake during the reign of "Bloody Mary."

Used as an example in one of the first dictionary entries for "museum" in 1706.

Home to the most complete dodo remains known - one head, and one foot.