Places Vrielinkie Wants to Go

The spot where three Protestant clergymen were burned at the stake during the reign of "Bloody Mary."

This battery powered bell has been ringing since 1840 and is one of the worlds longest running science experiments.

A theatre built to house the rowdy Oxford graduation ceremonies became the stage for a debate about God's existence.

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

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

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.

The shop where the girl who inspired the beloved character once bought sweets is now a book-themed commercial curiosity.

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.

Once one of the largest rooms full of books in the world, this bookstore basement is still a treat for bibliophiles.

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

The weathered grave of a medieval anchoress who walled herself up in a cell attached to a church.

The medieval legend behind this holy well was one of the inspirations behind "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland."

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

An extraordinary collection of scientific instruments - and Einstein's chalkboard - inside the world's oldest purpose built museum building.

Ancient Egyptian wigs, South American feather headdresses, a bounty of anthropological artifacts in Oxford.

Home to the most complete dodo remains known - one head, and one foot.

Oxford University's stateliest library seems designed to make students truly feel the weight of knowledge.

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

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

One of Europe's oldest libraries.

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