Berwick-upon-Tweed, England
The Loovre
One of the few surviving examples of Victorian-era public toilets now houses a small homestay.
Places I've been
Places this traveler has marked as been there.
Berwick-upon-Tweed, England
One of the few surviving examples of Victorian-era public toilets now houses a small homestay.
Holy Island of Lindisfarne, England
Twice a day this ancient path disappears with the tides, leaving the Holy Island of Lindisfarne out to sea.
Bamburgh, England
The medieval-looking hammer beam teak roof may be a Victorian vanity, but it's still absolutely magnificent.
Somerset, England
This astronomical clock is the second oldest in England.
Bath and North East Somerset, England
An Iron Age hillfort rooted in Arthurian legend was made famous by musician Peter Gabriel.
Faringdon, England
The granddaddy of English geoglyphs dates back to the late Bronze Age.
Oxfordshire, England
These ancient ruins were the final resting place of King Henry II's mistress.
Binsey, England
This historic pub is a hidden gem for fans of Lewis Carroll.
Oxford, England
Hidden in plain sight, this creepy sculpture watches from above.
Waterloo, England
A hundred copies of Antony Gormley's naked body stare out across the water.
Conwy, Wales
A former fisherman's hut deemed too small for habitation is now a delightful tourist draw.
Trevor, Wales
The longest and tallest aqueduct in Britain can actually be sailed across.
Gwynedd, Wales
A miniature Italianate fantasy village on the coast of Wales and the set of ITC classic "The Prisoner."
Tintern, Wales
This well-preserved Cistercian Abbey in a romantic pastoral setting has inspired artists like the poet Wordsworth.
Oxford, England
The spot where Oxford garnered its name was also home to a medieval philosopher and includes a house covered in statues.
Oxford, England
Legend says this public grazing area hasn't been plowed for thousands of years.
Oxford, England
The remnants of this unusual bridge await an uncertain fate.
Oxford, England
The spot where three Protestant clergymen were burned at the stake during the reign of "Bloody Mary."
Oxford, England
This Norman castle was once the site of a Victorian-era prison, and now exists as a luxury hotel.
Oxford, England
Once one of the largest rooms full of books in the world, this bookstore basement is still a treat for bibliophiles.
Oxford, England
The beams of the New College, Oxford dining hall come with an amazing story.
Oxford, England
A theatre built to house the rowdy Oxford graduation ceremonies became the stage for a debate about God's existence.
Oxford, England
This 11th century tower is said to be the oldest building in Oxford.
Oxford, England
The fantastic charm of England's oldest botanical garden has made it a place of writerly inspiration for centuries.