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

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

Britain’s longest ancient monument, this great 8th century earthwork was built to mark the boundary between what would become England and Wales.

Vast fan-shaped British cemetery honouring American servicemen lost in World War II.

This chain of artificial lakes was an ideal test ground for the aircraft that would carry the "bouncing bombs" used by the WWII "Dambusters" squad.

Semi-precious Blue John stones have been mined in this cavern system for centuries.

A magnificent winding road through a steep valley, with deep natural caverns at the bottom

This hilarious English intersection is an automotive whirlpool.

Eyam took steps to quarantine themselves and keep the plague from spreading.

Seat of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire for centuries.

The oldest inn in England served brew to the crusaders.

This stretch of the River Severn where large waves flow against the current is the birthplace of river surfing.

Deep in the countryside lie the remains of one of the grandest Roman dwellings in Britain.

Music boxes like you've never imagined.

The alleged birthplace of Lady Jane Grey, who was executed at age 16 for claiming the throne of England.

A miniature village mimics the surrounding buildings so well it includes itself.

This trio of neolithic stone monuments are fabled to be a king and his knights that were petrified by a witch.

A petite castle folly in the English countryside.

The centuries-old obelisk may have inspired J. R. R. Tolkien.

This historic abandoned train station looks like a stop for ghost trains.

One of the tallest maypoles remaining in England in one of its smaller villages.

This ruined medieval castle was the scene of Lord Robert Dudley’s seductive reception for Queen Elizabeth I.

Preserved baths in a Victorian-era spa town frequented by the most famous people of its day.

A preserved block of timber buildings from the city's industrial era in the Middle Ages.