A giant roundabout made up of six smaller roundabouts can befuddle the uninitiated.

One of Oxford's greatest treasures likely belonged to England's legendary King Alfred the Great.

The gigantic skull of a long-extinct species that once roamed the forests of England and Ireland.

All unmarked mute swans on the Thames are owned by the Queen per a tradition that began in the 12th century.

Britain's only artificial surfing lake is nestled in the beautiful mountains of Wales.

Single runway interrupted by a busy road that cuts across its middle.

At just 51 feet and 10 inches long, it's the shortest street in England.

A celebrated bandstand at the center of what was once the worst slum in London.

This innovative steam machine was no doubt the most famous of the pioneer locomotives.

This hilarious English intersection is an automotive whirlpool.

Every St. Andrews student knows to avoid this inscription for fear of a martyr's curse.

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

The castle still holds traces of the abandoned Roman fort it was built atop.

This battery powered bell has been ringing since 1840 and is one of the worlds longest running science experiments.

This 11th century tower is said to be the oldest building in Oxford.

The beams of the New College, Oxford dining hall come with an amazing story.

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

Touching this 18th-century Scottish philosopher’s toe allegedly conjures good fortune.

This 16th-century house tells the city's history through old artifacts and quirky tales.

An extraordinary collection of scientific instruments - and Einstein's chalkboard - inside the world's oldest purpose built museum building.

Tucked away in the Tower of London is the weapon once used to execute high-profile prisoners.

This marine reptile was discovered by one of the 19th century's greatest fossil hunters.

The Tudor-style cottage in the middle of the square is not quite what it seems.

Hidden in plain sight, this creepy sculpture watches from above.