On this wooded path, a stained-glass window creates a spellbinding forest cathedral.

The mysterious, fantastical woodland inspiration for "The Lord of the Rings."

Rare collection of medieval books under lock and key.

The largest known medieval map of the world.

A replica of one of the most complete mammoth skeletons discovered in England.

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

This tiny traditional smokehouse is the only one left in this historic fishing port.

Hidden in a grotto 26 feet below Nottingham's oldest hotel, this stylish subterranean drinking den is notoriously hard to find.

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

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

WWII artifacts, including the building itself.

Makers and sellers of the original and finest York Ghosts.

Brass bricks outline the locations of Edinburgh's lost, lively market stalls.

The artwork mysteriously appeared within an Edinburgh cemetery.

This statue stands as a message against the ills of Apartheid.

Edinburgh's oldest statue hides within a parking lot behind the city's iconic cathedral.

17th century streets hidden under Edinburgh were once a breeding ground for the black death.

Overlooking the burial ground is a tower designed to prevent thieves from snatching the recently deceased.

This charming old building's loose connection with the Scottish Reformer is what saved it from demolition after it split apart.

The Scottish Reformation leader's grave was paved over and is now a parking lot.

The building where Mary, Queen of Scots was said to have bathed in white wine.

A statue in the heart of Edinburgh honors a bear that served in the Polish military during World War II.

This stately bank building hides a spectacular star-studded ceiling.

A labyrinthine network of chambers with a storied past hides below Edinburgh's South Bridge.