Places sophielouise Wants to Go

The ceiling of this shopping arcade is adorned with six trompe-l’œil artworks, including a grim funeral scene.

A collection of historic buildings in central Birmingham blend seamlessly into the cityscape but have an interesting story to tell.

Also known as “Robin Hood’s tree,” it became a famed location along Hadrian's Wall before it was cut down.

This Norman church survived the Reformation before suffering 300 years of neglect.

There were once more than five stones in this ancient monument.

The medieval-looking hammer beam teak roof may be a Victorian vanity, but it's still absolutely magnificent.

Named for its similarity to the tip of a violin's bow, this striking formation was created by millions of years of erosion.

A baffling beast so absurd a town councilman called it "intellectual vomit in technicolor."

One of the most spectacular 18th-century bridges in Scotland.

Overlooking the spot where the Pilgrims boarded the Mayflower stands Devon's answer to the Colossus of Rhodes.

A 16th-century artillery fort built to protect England against European invasion.

On this headland lies a 19th-century lighthouse and historic gun battery.

Legend says a witch conjured the world's third largest whirlpool to protect Scotland from a nasty pirate.

Over a decade ago, painted penguins mysteriously appeared around Berwick-upon-Tweed for no apparent reason.

A rocky outcrop where monks hid their most holy relic while escaping Danish invaders.

This enormous secondhand bookstore inside a Victorian train station sparked the "Keep Calm and Carry On" craze.

An ancient woodland that inspired a young J.R.R. Tolkien.

A hidden gem in the middle of the city's infamous Jewelry Quarter.

A bench and a bridge pay tribute to Birmingham's favorite heavy metal band.

On this stunning Scottish island, you can walk in the footsteps of dinosaurs.

This single-track road rewards brave drivers with stunning Scottish scenery.

A sea cave with a waterfall and Viking past

From here, the loch appears to take the shape of mainland Scotland.

This lovely Scottish nature walk leads to the source of a local legend.