A strange and ancient landscape hides the dark, cavernous remains of a 5,000-year-old flint mine.

An extraordinary library and archive dedicated to the history of the Arctic and Antarctic poles.

This overgrown Victorian chapel made of corrugated metal looks utterly out of place.

The granddaddy of English geoglyphs dates back to the late Bronze Age.

The graveyard with the highest IQ in Britain.

This hilarious English intersection is an automotive whirlpool.

Over 100 years ago this pyramidal holding cell was reserved for rowdy drunks but now only offers five minute sentences.

A reportedly haunted 14th century church is curiously facing the “wrong direction.”

The weathered grave of a medieval anchoress who walled herself up in a cell attached to a church.

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

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

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

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

Oxford University's stateliest library seems designed to make students truly feel the weight of knowledge.

A medieval cave used to shelter local hermits now holds nearly 200 old Quaker gravestones.

A historic, reportedly haunted pub that provided inspiration for several famous adventure novels.

The abandoned funicular tunnel was a secret base for the BBC during World War II.

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

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

The country home of world-famous designer, writer, and artist extraordinaire, William Morris.

Home to Alan Turing, the cracking of the Enigma code, and Captain Ridley's shooting party.

Museum celebrating the history of computers, especially their role in codebreaking.

Enter the world under the hill at this ancient UK burial chamber.

A collection of short standing stones covers this hillside.