A surprisingly approachable statue of the man who dominated King Henry VIII's government.

A ruined priory that was once a favorite pilgrimage site for English kings.

Britain's answer to the NSA is based out of this deliciously-named circular headquarters.

Believed to be inspired by the Trevi Fountain in Rome.

This sculpture of Edward of Woodstock is surrounded by eight Victorian lamp bearers.

The name of this suspended sculpture is Latin for "high horse," which is exactly what it is.

This meticulously reconstructed early medieval settlement offers an immersive experience of daily life in an Anglo-Saxon community.

A remarkable medieval structure born from a 14th-century disaster.

The ruins of a 15th-century tower house.

The oldest church in Inverness witnessed the brutal executions of many Scottish soldiers.

Named after a lodging site that existed nearby, a bridge has existed at this location since 1455.

An unusual artwork dedicated to a unique man that entertained people visiting Cambridge while raising money for charity.

Does being buried standing up help you get into heaven faster?

One of three sites in England that house the National Collection of Arms and Armour.

This 1,300 year old monastery built atop a single rock was once only accessible depending on the whims of the tide.

Regency-era excess on the English Coast.

The rotting skeleton of a shoreside fun fair that was destroyed by fire and storms still haunts the Brighton ocean view.

This striking observation tower shaped like a spinnaker sail is the newest icon in historic Portsmouth.

This hilarious English intersection is an automotive whirlpool.

Once considered one of the country's finest motte and bailey castles.

Named for its similarity to the tip of a violin's bow, this striking formation was created by millions of years of erosion.

An 18th-century lighthouse built on a 16th-century castle is now a monument to the maritime beacons of Scotland.

Climb to the top of this windmill for a scenic panorama and up-close look at wind energy production.

The castle still holds traces of the abandoned Roman fort it was built atop.