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

One of Oxford's greatest treasures likely belonged to the legendary King Alfred the Great.

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

This 11th century tower is said to be the oldest building in Oxford.

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

One of Europe's oldest libraries.

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

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

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

A plaque is all that remains of a lost Oxford transport hub.

The only pub in the world surrounded by an ancient stone circle.

The largest stone circle in the world has ended up bringing up more questions than it has answered.

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

Ancient human remains unearthed around the iconic monument.

Famously misunderstood wonder of the ancient world

This unlikely memorial honors the Canadian and Portuguese laborers who felled trees for the Allies in World War I.

The grave of Mrs. Reginald Hargreaves, who inspired the tale 'Alice in Wonderland.'

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

Don't be fooled by this fake medieval facade even if it is almost 300 years old.

An array of ancient artifacts from Bronze Age Bristol and other civilizations are housed in this museum.

This Grade II Listed Building with an Art Nouveau façade once contained a unique print shop.

17th-century merchants in Bristol nailed their deals by placing money on these pedestals.

The Bristol Camera Obscura housed in an ancient windmill.

Fascinating town where normal life interfaces with the occult.