London, England
Tower Hill Execution Site
A memorial for public executions that dates back to the 14th century.
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London, England
Sir Ernest Shackleton's Crow's Nest
The barrel-made lookout from Shackleton's final ship is tucked away in the crypt of one of London's oldest churches.
Ronda, Spain
Finca Descalzos Viejos
Sample Spanish wines under frescoes in a historic monastery of "barefoot old men."
London, England
London Underground Labyrinths
A labyrinth hides in plain sight at each of the city's 270 Tube stations.
Munlochy, Scotland
Clootie Well
A pagan tradition of draping trees with rags eerily lives on.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Lauriston Castle
This allegedly haunted 16th-century tower house-turned-museum exhibits thousands of spectacular objects.
Ardtalnaig, Scotland
Tomnadashan Mine
Monty Python fans will recognize this abandoned mine as the Cave of the Killer Rabbit of Caerbannog.
London, England
Lindow Man
A naturally mummified 2,000-year-old man.
London, England
Crystal Palace Subway
A relic of Victorian grandeur hides beneath a busy South London road.
London, England
Crossness Pumping Station
This beautiful Victorian ironwork masterpiece was built to keep London from smelling like poop.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Jacob's Ladder
This obscure walkway links Edinburgh’s Old Town with one of the city's prime vantage points.
Orkney, Scotland
Ring of Brodgar
The true age of this ancient stone circle is unknown, but its stunning vista isn't in question.
Polldubh, Scotland
Ben Nevis
The highest peak in the United Kingdom has a history of physics, specters, and a pilgrimage of strange objects.
London, England
The Attendant, Fitzrovia
Drink your espresso at a Victorian-era urinal in this underground-restroom-turned-coffee-bar.
London, England
St Olave Hart Street
A hidden treasure in London with a rich medieval history, and the resting place of many luminaries.
Whitby, England
Ruins of Whitby Abbey
The gloomy ruins that inspired Bram Stoker to bring Dracula to life.
London, England
The Ten Bells Pub
Mary Kelly was last seen here before she was murdered by Jack the Ripper.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Cafe Royal
Come for the oysters, stay for the priceless art honoring inventors across history and Scotland's favorite outdoor sports.
London, England
Brompton Cemetery
The sixth of London's "Magnificent Seven" cemeteries, and a source of unlikely inspiration to Beatrix Potter.
Trethevy, England
St. Nectan's Kieve
A unique waterfall that some believe attracts the fairfolk.
London, England
London Necropolis Railway Station
A closed London rail station created to cart away the dead still bears the marks of attempts to make it less morbid.
London, England
‘Out of Order’
A domino effect created with Britain’s iconic telephone boxes.
Glasgow, Scotland
The Lighthouse
Climb this overlooked gem's spiral staircase and you'll be rewarded with spectacular views of Glasgow.
London, England
Museum of Brands
Collection dedicated to brands, packaging and advertising.
