Legend says this public grazing area hasn't been plowed for thousands of years.

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

The beautiful non-repeating pattern honors the Oxford professor who discovered it.

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.

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

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

The spot where three Protestant clergymen were burned at the stake during the reign of "Bloody Mary."

Hidden in plain sight, this creepy sculpture watches from above.

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

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

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

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

The stoic structure boasts a whimsical set of stained glass art commemorating Lewis Carroll.

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

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

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

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

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

For a century and a half, this great beech stood bearing a carefully carved 20-line poem. Now this stone and plaque are all that remain.