Places georgemagraw Wants to Go

Estimated to be more than 5,000 years old, this yew may be Britain’s oldest.

A hermit's tiny cell built into the cliffside that saved him in South Pembrokeshire.

This Roman amphitheater is said to be King Arthur's legendary Round Table.

A strange rock formation with numerous legends trying to explain it.

Terrifying derelict military hospital once housed a recuperating Hitler.

A 17th-century church is nestled within the walls of a 15th-century ruin.

The story behind this uniquely-shaped tower involves ancient empires, local legends, and new words.

In the quiet village of Fulmodeston, the ruins of a medieval church remain hidden among vines and foliage.

A large collection of steam engines, organs, and fairground attractions.

A witch wreaks ruinous revenge on this ancient church with her "enchanted leg."

At Monet's beloved home you can still see the Japanese bridge, waterlilies, and weeping willows that were the subjects of some of his most iconic paintings.

Deep in the limestone cliffs of the Alabaster Coast, a German fortress built during World War II.

The birthplace of the ferocious William the Conqueror, this castle is awash in medieval history.

Remains of the artificial harbours invented for the Allied invasion of Normandy can still be seen at sea.

This enormous "cloth of the conquest" depicts the Norman invasion of England in mind-blowing detail.

A memorial to the nearly 10,000 American soldiers laid to rest on the beaches of Normandy during WWII.

This place bears witness to the loss of many lives during WWII, and stands in stark contrast to the American Cemetery.

A quaint medieval millhouse hovers surprisingly above the waters of the Seine.

Sacked by Vikings, blessed by William the Conqueror, dealt a fatal blow during the French Revolution—these ruins have seen it all.

His "Lionheart" is entombed separately from the rest of his body.

A gravity-defying "devil's bridge" that has a surprising architectural feature for its stability.

Home to fantastic views and ancient graves.

This ancient Roman bridge and aqueduct still stands as a wonder of classical construction.

This ancient theater was once the home of fierce gladiatorial battles.