Chester, England
Chester Rows
Mysteriously stacked storefront paths give this medieval British town an iconic style like none other.
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Chester, England
Mysteriously stacked storefront paths give this medieval British town an iconic style like none other.
Ticknall, England
This home of a taxidermy hoarder is among the grandest and most singular of historic English estates.
Weston, England
Created hundreds of years ago, the magical follies and landscapes at this park were almost lost to time before being restored.
Borth, Wales
A 4,500-year-old forest is slowly being revealed from beneath the sands of a Welsh beach.
Aberystwyth, Wales
A real-life Professor Snape once taught in this Welsh university building, which students of course nicknamed “Hogwarts.”
Pontarfynach, Wales
Three bridges straddle a stream, one stacked upon the other.
Cookley, England
Near Birmingham, England three and a half miles of top-secret tunnels housed a World War II “shadow factory” and a Cold War nuclear bunker.
Kidderminster, England
Built by the patron saint of illusionists this Elizabethan manor house is riddled with secret cubbies for hiding priests.
Hereford, England
The largest known medieval map of the world.
Llanelli, Wales
Where, exactly, the great aviator completed her transatlantic flight has caused some trouble in Wales.
Pembrey, Wales
This former military airfield's claim to fame came from a lucky accident during the Second World War.
Llangennith, Wales
A rocky sea serpent hides caves, blowholes, and a spectacular natural bridge.
Tintern, Wales
This well-preserved Cistercian Abbey in a romantic pastoral setting has inspired artists like the poet Wordsworth.
Coleford, England
The mysterious, fantastical woodland inspiration for "The Lord of the Rings."
Harrogate, England
Astonishing rock formations dot the Brimham Moor landscape.
Skipton, England
This lovely little burbling creek is actually a deadly waterway that has dragged down everyone who ever set foot in it.
Minsterworth, England
This stretch of the River Severn where large waves flow against the current is the birthplace of river surfing.
Bristol, England
The Bristol Camera Obscura housed in an ancient windmill.
Avebury, England
The largest stone circle in the world has ended up bringing up more questions than it has answered.
Dulverton, England
This ancient bridge made of stone slabs is said to be reserved for the devil to sunbathe.
Trethevy, England
A unique waterfall that some believe attracts the fairfolk.
Boscastle, England
The world's largest collection of witchcraft regalia.
Tintagel, England
A fantastic castle rumored to be the birthplace of King Arthur.
Delabole, England
Britain's oldest and biggest hole in the ground.