A cornucopia of gargoyles adorns the oldest portion of Oxford’s Magdalen College.

The fantastic charm of England's oldest botanical garden has made it a place of writerly inspiration for centuries.

One of Europe's oldest libraries.

A theatre built to house the rowdy Oxford graduation ceremonies became the stage for a debate about God's existence.

Once one of the largest rooms full of books in the world, this bookstore basement is still a treat for bibliophiles.

One of the oldest suspension bridges in the world blends in perfectly with a medieval castle.

This Welsh village gave itself a ridiculous name in a publicity stunt a century ahead of its time.

The western face was supposedly left clock-less to snub the Welsh.

Once the last route taken by condemned prisoners.

Mysteriously stacked storefront paths give this medieval British town an iconic style like none other.

Chester Cathedral is home to a unique painting crafted on a canvas of cobwebs.

A mysterious demonic figure peers down from its perch within the gorgeous Chester Cathedral.

A monument to the real explorer and bear who inspired characters in Philip Pullman's 'His Dark Materials.'

The view that inspired the scenes of Dracula's first landing in England.

These 20-foot jaw bones honor a time when the leviathan bones were a sign that whalers survived the hunt.

The recreated ruins of a house designed to memorialize a World War I shelling on the town.

This network of narrow, medieval passages has the most delightful name.

This sculpture marks the spot where one of the greatest Roman rulers was proclaimed emperor.

A century-old tradition has culminated in a small but singular collection of feline effigies.

A Reformation-era fiery figurehead once denoted this location as a print shop.

One of the shortest streets in York has an especially odd name.

Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.

One of several Lilliputian portals that are ready to transport passengers to other dimensions, if they can find them.

Local legend says Isaac Newton built this footbridge without any screws, bolts, or nails.