The world's first purpose-built motor racetrack was destroyed by the outbreak of two world wars.

An enormous alien invades Woking, England, as an homage to the H.G. Wells classic 'The War of the Worlds.'

This public pool is one of the last remaining lidos of the countless built in the 1930's as public works projects in the United Kingdom.

It's believed King John of England stayed at this 13th-century castle before riding off to sign the Magna Carta.

Museum about life, death, and cannibalism in the Stone Age.

The pioneer of psychoanalysis spent the final year of his life here, still seeing patients on that famous couch.

The picturesque birthplace of Icelandic democracy is drenched in the blood of its brutal past.

The Arctic Circle runs through this isolated spot north of Iceland.

If a glacial river suddenly diving into a sheer chasm via a dramatic, multi-stage waterfall isn't peak Iceland, it's certainly close.

This valley of hot springs and boiling mud pots is home to the record-holding "Geysir," which originated the English word.

The most powerful waterfall in all of Europe.

Iceland's largest lagoon is home to stunning multi-colored icebergs.

One of the tallest buildings in Iceland, and perhaps, the most visually impressive.

Famously misunderstood wonder of the ancient world

Home to Alan Turing, the cracking of the Enigma code, and Captain Ridley's shooting party.

England's oldest surviving hedge maze has been confusing visitors for over 300 years.

This massive collection of British military artifacts includes the heartbreaking personal letters of the men in the trenches of WWI.

Eighty million natural history specimens call this gargantuan museum home.

The mysterious, fantastical woodland inspiration for "The Lord of the Rings."

The longest hedge maze in the world.