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

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

The ruined abbey includes a rare surviving example of a monastic latrine.

A memorial to the British politician who spearheaded the National Health Service.

A unique flight of canal locks that owe their form to 19th-century cost-saving measures.

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

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

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.

An Oxford museum where visitors can have tea with the Mad Hatter and climb through the wardrobe to a fantasy land.

The spot where Oxford garnered its name was also home to a medieval philosopher and includes a house covered in statues.

A hidden plaque is the only reminder of the lost palace where two storied English kings were born.

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

Inside this church is an obscure piece of art carved by the famous Alice Liddell.

This historic pub is a hidden gem for fans of Lewis Carroll.

These ancient ruins were the final resting place of King Henry II's mistress.

In a sleepy village in Oxfordshire, the visionary English writer's gravesite attracts a yearly pilgrimage.

A classic red phone box converted into an informal village library.

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

In the ruins of Glastonbury Abbey lies the alleged resting place of the legendary king.

An amazing collection of curiosities hidden in a small Welsh village.

A 200-year-old prison that now houses a peculiar crime museum.