East Dean, England
Sherlock Holmes Retirement Cottage
In this quiet village, a blue plaque marks the spot where the famous fictional detective retired.
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East Dean, England
In this quiet village, a blue plaque marks the spot where the famous fictional detective retired.
Jordans, England
The remains of the man who founded Pennsylvania lie in an unassuming grave in the English countryside.
Blidworth, England
A mysterious medieval monument said to mark the final resting place of Robin Hood’s henchman.
Capel Saint Andrew, England
The scene of the United Kingdom's most famous UFO incident, dubbed the "British Roswell."
Avebury, England
The only pub in the world surrounded by an ancient stone circle.
Dudley, England
This pub can leave even the sober feeling slightly unsteady.
Woking, England
An enormous alien invades Woking, England, as an homage to the H.G. Wells classic 'The War of the Worlds.'
Oxford, England
The medieval legend behind this holy well was one of the inspirations behind "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland."
Stapleford, England
Left by the Devil, an ancient quarry or just plain old erosion, this enigmatic rock pillar rises 28 feet from the hillside.
Bures, England
A hill carving of the legendary dragon that terrorized the village of Bures in the Middle Ages.
Exeter, England
At just 25 inches at its narrowest point, it's one of the tightest streets in the world.
London, England
A collection of machines designed to break things for science.
Leeds, England
The bizarre headgear looks like it was made for a fool, not a king.
Kingsand, England
Half-eaten food on display at an English café.
Coventry, England
This ruin in a suburban park may be the place where Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" was first performed.
Glastonbury, England
In the ruins of Glastonbury Abbey lies the alleged resting place of the legendary king.
East Molesey, England
The world's largest grapevine has produced a delicious harvest at Hampton Court Palace for almost 250 years.
London, England
The first geometric self-supporting spiral stairs in Britain are a truly beautiful sight.
Oxford, England
Hidden in plain sight, this creepy sculpture watches from above.
Lancaster, England
A group of glacial erratic boulders are improbably balanced on white limestone pedestals.
Tintagel, England
Part museum, part piece of Arthurian-inspired history, this stately hall attracts King Arthur fans from miles away.
Cambridge, England
Local legend says Isaac Newton built this footbridge without any screws, bolts, or nails.
Hathersage, England
A headstone notes where the most famous of Robin Hood's legendary Merry Men is reportedly buried.
Winchester, England
A medieval replica of King Arthur's legendary table, the Round Table hanging in Winchester Castle was decorated by Henry VIII.