Chester, England
Minerva's Shrine
Western Europe's only representation of a Roman goddess still in its original location sits in an unassuming park.
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Chester, England
Western Europe's only representation of a Roman goddess still in its original location sits in an unassuming park.
Caernarfon, Wales
The highest peak in Wales is said to be the final resting place of a giant killed by King Arthur.
Edinburgh, Scotland
A secret garden in a picturesque Edinburgh village has inspired artists for centuries.
Tintagel, England
Part museum, part piece of Arthurian-inspired history, this stately hall attracts King Arthur fans from miles away.
London, England
Eighty million natural history specimens call this gargantuan museum home.
Tintern, Wales
This well-preserved Cistercian Abbey in a romantic pastoral setting has inspired artists like the poet Wordsworth.
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.
Nottingham, England
The ancestral home of beloved English poet Lord Byron has a bizarre history.
Camelford, England
A 6th-century stone lies at the site of the mythical battle waged between King Arthur and his nemesis Mordred.
Dover, England
One of the few standing Roman lighthouses and a labyrinth of tunnels are a couple of the secrets at this historic castle.
Kyle of Lochalsh, Scotland
The most iconic structure in Scotland has been home to bishops, colonels, and Sean Connery characters.
Stonehaven, Scotland
The ruins of this gorgeous clifftop castle look like something from a fantasy novel.
Bushmills, Northern Ireland
The ruins of this medieval castle in Northern Ireland have inspired artists from C.S. Lewis to Led Zeppelin.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Overlooked by many, the two famous Scottish warriors guard the main gate of Edinburgh Castle.
Isle of Skye, Scotland
This dramatic landscape hidden on the Isle of Skye looks as though you've stepped into the magical realm.
Isle of Skye, Scotland
These fantastically named natural pools look like something out of a Scottish myth.
Bushmills, Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland's Brobdingnagian stepping stones.
Great Missenden, England
This magical museum celebrates the life and work of a seminal children's book writer (and occasional spy).
Tintagel, England
A fantastic castle rumored to be the birthplace of King Arthur.