All unmarked mute swans on the Thames are owned by the Queen per a tradition that began in the 12th century.

Flaming barrels of tar race through these village streets on Bonfire Night, a tradition that dates back centuries.

This muddy wooded valley and the ancient structures it hides are said to be the favored haunt of the legendary Friar Tuck.

This iconic Peak District ridge was once one of the busiest roads in medieval Britain.

This landmark Victorian folly rewards visitors with spectacular views over the Peak District.

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

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

6000-year-old site covered in more than 50 megaliths.

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 rotting skeleton of a shoreside fun fair that was destroyed by fire and storms still haunts the Brighton ocean view.

These unique stepping stones hug a river's edge to take hikers on a journey through a limestone gorge.

The view from this giant Stone Age toad is unexpectedly beautiful.

Legend says these rocks used to be hunting dogs, a story that may have inspired Sherlock Holmes' most famous case.

Local legend says Isaac Newton built this footbridge without any screws, bolts, or nails.

A magnificent winding road through a steep valley, with deep natural caverns at the bottom

This unchanged Victorian park is rumored to have been the inspiration behind Peter Pan's Neverland.

The largest oak in England is said to have been the hideout of Robin Hood and his Merry Men.

These stark white cliffs were spat up by the sea and are slowly being retaken by it.

This beautiful "lagoon" is actually a toxic soup filled with cars, carcasses, and trash. When warnings couldn't stop people from going for a dip, the town dyed it black.

The watery entrance for condemned prisoners heading to the Tower of London is still visible along the Thames.

The forest that inspired Winnie-the-Pooh's Hundred Acre Wood can be found outside London.

The oldest inn in England served brew to the crusaders.

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