Essex, England
The Gilwell Oak
The history of this famed tree ranges from an 18th-century highway robber, to the Scout Association.
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Essex, England
The history of this famed tree ranges from an 18th-century highway robber, to the Scout Association.
Rayleigh, England
This octagonal cottage is the smallest and the oldest council house in the United Kingdom.
Lincolnshire, England
This former Victorian bathhouse was all the rage during the mid-19th century and put Woodhall on the map.
London, England
A decommissioned tube carriage within a London museum hosts a regular pop-up supper club.
Oxford, England
Legend says this public grazing area hasn't been plowed for thousands of years.
Northamptonshire, England
The first place where the scientific innovation known as radar was first demonstrated in Britain.
Stanton Lees, England
This tower was constructed to commemorate the man who helped bring true democracy to the United Kingdom.
Finglesham, England
A beautiful Kentish country intersection hosts a tasty little photo spot.
Oxford, England
Over a thousand musical instruments are on display, from bagpipes and harpsichords to drums and the sinuous serpent.
Newchurch-in-Pendle, England
At this snack-shack in the bucolic British countryside, you can still get a slice of socialism with your spot of tea.
Derbyshire, England
This iconic Peak District ridge was once one of the busiest roads in medieval Britain.
Birmingham, England
A hidden gem in the middle of the city's infamous Jewelry Quarter.
Glastonbury, England
This hill and tower are steeped in legend, from King Arthur to the Holy Grail.
Birmingham, England
An ancient woodland that inspired a young J.R.R. Tolkien.
Basingstoke, England
This may be the smallest length of railway in the United Kingdom.
York, England
This medieval church is not only notable for its architecture, but also its connection with LGBTQ+ history.
West Sussex, England
This multicolored meandering masterpiece is Britain's longest bench.
Henshaw, England
Also known as “Robin Hood’s tree,” it became a famed location along Hadrian's Wall before it was cut down.
Cheadle, England
Inside this reclamation yard is a unique collection of horse-drawn vehicles.
Leek, England
This tiny little pool is said to be home to a malicious mermaid named Jenny Greenteeth.
Birmingham, England
This eye-catching roundabout sculpture commemorates one of England's best World War II-era "shadow factories."
Birmingham, England
This ornate English estates "Prodigy House" still bears the cannonball marks of civil war.
Hertfordshire, England
Cycle, walk, or run up and down on an old historic railway path.
Providence, Rhode Island
Rumors of the occult haunt this upscale 1920s hotel.