Stromness, Scotland
The Stones of Stenness
Possibly the oldest of Britain's ancient henges is also one of its most stark.
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Stromness, Scotland
Possibly the oldest of Britain's ancient henges is also one of its most stark.
Lambholm, Scotland
This tin chapel was built by POW's during World War II and is painted to look like something much more grand.
Orkney, Scotland
A red sandstone freestanding monolith rises out of the sea in northern Scotland.
Stonehaven, Scotland
This brilliant display of whirling fireballs celebrates Hogmanay.
Perth, Scotland
The Guinness Record holder for largest hedge in the world is a verdant Scottish bulwark.
Fortingall, Scotland
Possibly the oldest living thing in Europe, more likely a pagan survivor.
Invergordon, Scotland
Where the sleeping monsters of Scotland's oil industry are left to rust.
Seascale, England
The highest peak in all of England is plagued by dangerously fickle climate shifts.
Mansfield, England
The largest oak in England is said to have been the hideout of Robin Hood and his Merry Men.
York, England
This network of narrow, medieval passages has the most delightful name.
York, England
Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.
York, England
One of the shortest streets in York has an especially odd name.
Clevedon, England
Constructed from recycled wrought iron railroad tracks, it's been described as the most beautiful seaside pier in England.
Bath, England
With lush plants and flowers, huge trees, ponds, and hidden monuments, this place feels a bit like discovering Narnia.
Bristol, England
A quaint hamlet of nine cottages around a small green near Blaise castle.
Bristol, England
Banksy's image of a naked man dangling from the window of a sex health clinic.
Bristol, England
A plaque claims this artwork outside a children's hospital was used in the 1998 Quidditch World Cup.
Bristol, England
A 142-foot-tall Q-tip on Bristol's skyline.
Oxford, England
Ancient Egyptian wigs, South American feather headdresses, a bounty of anthropological artifacts in Oxford.
Oxford, England
J.R.R Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and other "Inklings" met at the Oxford pub to discuss the now legendary fantasy stories they were writing.
Tintagel, England
It is said the legendary wizard once lived in this sea cave beneath Tintagel Castle.
Boscastle, England
The world's largest collection of witchcraft regalia.
Marazion, England
A island reachable by a causeway at low tide is possibly one of the earliest Western European locations to be identified in text.
Shoreham-by-Sea, England
This tiny 1930s Art Deco airport is a beautiful remnant of a bygone era.