Numberless clock creates a meal of time for the dreaded, insectile Chronophage.

Established in 1638 to battle the Black Death, this botanical garden is a treasure trove of rare flora.

One of the oldest scientific gardens in Britain, containing more than 13,302 plant species in its core collection.

A sweet symbol marks the place where torturous executions were once carried out.

A church that bred legends, and served as an inspiration for the Da Vinci Code.

The National Railway Museum in York is the largest railway museum in the world, attracting almost 1 million visitors per year.

This Roman quarry once held secret masses and smuggler's contraband and is now home to rare species of bats.

A whimsical cottage from the 1300s with a preserved Victorian-era post office inside.

A fantastic castle rumored to be the birthplace of King Arthur.

This stream-carved gorge has inspired poets, hidden smugglers, and trained soldiers, all without losing its beauty.

The UK's oldest theme park slowly slips away.

A 26-foot shark sculpture—a statement about bombs—set off a municipal battle royale.

This picturesque horseshoe weir was first built in the 1600s to prevent flooding in the town of Bath.

Designed by the architect who also had a hand in crafting the Westminster Abbey and Bristol Cathedral.

The world's longest continuously running show has played at this small West End theater since 1974.

A cluttered and astounding collection of antiquities and curiosities.

A jumble of concrete on the corner of one of London’s terraced buildings is actually a work of art.

Soon after its unveiling, this giant inverted globe sparked controversy and was vandalized.

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

Man-made cave with enigmatic carvings, some say made by the Knights Templar themselves.

The lantern carried by the infamous Guy Fawkes when he was arrested while attempting to blow the houses of Parliament and the King of England to smithereens

Used as an example in one of the first dictionary entries for "museum" in 1706.

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

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