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

This temple was constructed entirely by Roman soldiers.

Home to the longest wooden escalators in the world.

The heart of a Scottish legend had a centuries-long journey before reaching its final resting place.

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

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

These upturned herring boats make nifty storage sheds for fishing goods.

This tidal island, a sacred site in early English Christianity, was the target of a notable Viking invasion.

Twice a day this ancient path disappears with the tides, leaving the Holy Island of Lindisfarne out to sea.

A remarkable medieval structure born from a 14th-century disaster.

The grand 14th-century gateway to the lost abbey of St Edmund

A strange and ancient landscape hides the dark, cavernous remains of a 5,000-year-old flint mine.

A ruined priory that was once a favorite pilgrimage site for English kings.

A 16th-century footpath said to be haunted by a young girl that died trapped within its misshapen old house.

This medieval castle is filled with an eccentric collection that ranges from ancient Egyptian artifacts to taxidermy to a mummified hand that was cut off during a duel.

A village on the east coast of England that has almost completely eroded into the North Sea.

Forlorn amidst a thicket mere feet from a cliff's edge stands a solitary headstone that appears completely out of place, a haunting symbol of a once-thriving town now lost to the relentless forces of nature.

This charming, narrow-gauge railway in the Thames Estuary is sometimes referred to as the "Train to Nowhere."

Originally meant to hold a statue of King William IV, this support sat empty for years. Today, it hosts a rotating cast of public artwork.

This coffee shop lies hidden beneath a historic church.

A storied London perfume shop that supplies scents for royalty has been operating out of this storefront for nearly 300 years.

The niches over the western entrance of Westminster Abbey honor individuals from the 20th century who gave their lives for their Christian beliefs.

London's old-school healing garden.

Kings Cross Station pays tribute to its role in Britain's best-selling book series.