One of the oldest trees in Britain may have been witness to some of the country's formative moments.

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

A gorge full of caverns where early humans lived alongside cave hyenas, giant mammoths and wooly rhinoceroses.

This Italian-style temple replica has been threatening to fall off the Irish coast for hundreds of years.

The strange behavior of a tween led to allegations of witchcraft and a curse being placed on anybody within earshot.

This silent sentry in the crypt below a large Gothic cathedral is often knee-deep in water.

The ruins of this medieval castle in Northern Ireland have inspired artists from C.S. Lewis to Led Zeppelin.

Art Deco and “Wrenaissance” mash-up, this recently restored royal residence has been home to kings and comes with secret monkey passages included.

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

This tiny little pool is said to be home to a malicious mermaid named Jenny Greenteeth.

Now nearly dry, this lake is said to be the ancient home of the Lady of the Lake, and was once thought to be bottomless.

Europe's largest prehistoric mound – burial site of a legendary king?

A remarkably well preserved tower dating all the way back to the Iron Age.

The highest peak in Wales is said to be the final resting place of a giant killed by King Arthur.

A glacial pothole was once a hideout for a notorious Scottish outlaw.

This lovely little burbling creek is actually a deadly waterway that has dragged down everyone who ever set foot in it.

High Victorian fantasy created a fairytale castle out of a ruined fortress in Wales.

A open air theatre built on a cliff by an eccentric British woman.

Possibly the oldest of Britain's ancient henges is also one of its most stark.

After nearly 60 years, there's still a bear at Paddington Station looking for help.

J.R.R Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and other "Inklings" met at the Oxford pub to discuss the now legendary fantasy stories they were writing.

Stonehenge has nothing on Castlerigg’s views.

Legend says this cave housed a 16th-century cannibal and his family of 48.

This well-preserved Cistercian Abbey in a romantic pastoral setting has inspired artists like the poet Wordsworth.