Oxford, England
The Sheldonian Theatre
A theatre built to house the rowdy Oxford graduation ceremonies became the stage for a debate about God's existence.
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Oxford, England
A theatre built to house the rowdy Oxford graduation ceremonies became the stage for a debate about God's existence.
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
This 11th century tower is said to be the oldest building in Oxford.
Oxford, England
Used as an example in one of the first dictionary entries for "museum" in 1706.
Oxford, England
J.R.R Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and other "Inklings" met at the Oxford pub to discuss the now legendary fantasy stories they were writing.
Oxford, England
A less famous, short-lived meeting spot of the Inklings.
Bridgwater, England
The metal frame is all that's left of a wicker sculpture which once towered over the M5 motorway.
Bristol, England
Banksy's image of a naked man dangling from the window of a sex health clinic.
Tintern, Wales
This well-preserved Cistercian Abbey in a romantic pastoral setting has inspired artists like the poet Wordsworth.
Llanthony, Wales
The remains of one of Wales’ great medieval buildings, with a pub in the cellar.
Gwynedd, Wales
A miniature Italianate fantasy village on the coast of Wales and the set of ITC classic "The Prisoner."
Crymych, Wales
The Stonehenge of Wales is one of the grandest neolithic dolmens still in existence.
Kilgetty, Wales
Go back 50 years with a turn on one of the park's carefully restored vintage fairground rides.
Llangennith, Wales
A rocky sea serpent hides caves, blowholes, and a spectacular natural bridge.
Swansea, Wales
Quirky Welsh observatory unites art and science.
Swansea, Wales
A turn-of-the-century prophecy comes true when a mischievous wooden Devil watches the neighboring church burn to the ground
Ogmore-by-Sea, Wales
This huge coastal nature reserve in Wales was a stand-in for the Arabian Peninsula in 'Lawrence of Arabia.'
Caerleon, Wales
This Roman amphitheater is said to be King Arthur's legendary Round Table.
Newport, Wales
The largest of only eight working transporter bridges left in the world.
Blaenau Gwent, Wales
A memorial to the British politician who spearheaded the National Health Service.
Pontypool, Wales
Go deep down into the earth to experience the world of Welsh coal miners.
Blaenavon, Wales
This former Welsh metal factory is now a lovely abandoned relic but was once one of the industry's world leaders.
Caerphilly, Wales
The enormous earthwork sculpture honors the ponies that lived and worked in the old colliery.
Cardiff, Wales
A harem-inspired Moorish fantasy design in a Victorian-era Welsh castle.