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

This hidden 13th-century tavern room has a few Shakespearean connections.

This Norman castle was once the site of a Victorian-era prison, and now exists as a luxury hotel.

The stoic structure boasts a whimsical set of stained glass art commemorating Lewis Carroll.

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

This centuries-old pub boasts a collection of more than 4,500 snippets of neckties from around the world.

Inside this church is an obscure piece of art carved by the famous Alice Liddell.

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

The beloved fantasy novelist is buried near a church containing a whimsical etched glass window full of Narnia favorites.

The names Lúthien and Beren can be found inscribed on the shared grave of the famous writer and his beloved wife and muse.

In the U.K., a historic workhouse shines a light on the early, harsh treatment of the poor.

A 13th-century inn where the ill-fated King Charles I spent his last night of freedom.

A group of glacial erratic boulders are improbably balanced on white limestone pedestals.

The dramatic remains of an abandoned farmhouse sit high on the edge of a remote hillside.

Although it appears ancient and mysterious, the quirky folly was actually built 200 years ago by an eccentric estate owner.

The Isle of Wight’s “Island Line” serviced by former London Underground trains from the 1930s.

Local legend holds that if you can make it up this steep cobblestone stairway without taking a breath, you'll have wish come true.

At 22 feet tall, these Bronze Age monoliths are some of the tallest standing stones in the United Kingdom.

This Gothic Revival castle used as a shooting location for "The Secret Garden" and other films.

An engineering error ensured this cavernous 350-foot-long subterranean thoroughfare was never used as intended.

A striking 500-year-old mansion provides an unexpectedly sublime home for live deer and a menagerie of exotic stuffed animals.

Left by the Devil, an ancient quarry or just plain old erosion, this enigmatic rock pillar rises 28 feet from the hillside.

How did a literal hole in a wall become one of the top-rated tourist attractions in this English town?

A wooden statue commemorates a local celebrity who became a national sensation for his height.