A motley, fantastical agglomeration of unlikely houseboats along the Shoreham-by-Sea riverbank.

In this quiet village, a blue plaque marks the spot where the famous fictional detective retired.

An avant-garde artist is survived by his seaside garden.

An old slaughterhouse now holds the largest collection of pig artifacts.

The remains of three Luftwaffe launch pads designed for manned anti-aircraft missiles.

A serious museum dedicated to two German comedians.

This unique Renaissance castle was turned into a home for Nazi occultism.

1898 German railroad depot museum with working engines, steam train excursions, and hands-on displays.

This German version of Universal Studios holds a vault of treasures from the NeverEnding Story.

Classic game cookery takes center stage at what's widely considered London's oldest restaurant.

No one knows who created the statues or if they are arranged properly—let alone the artwork's real name.

The world's oldest family-run magic shop is hidden beneath a bustling London thoroughfare.

Once a train station along the Great Eastern Railway this vibrant coffee shop and bar is where members of London’s creative class mingle.

Planes, helicopters, and a shipwreck are underwater in this former limestone quarry.

Before 1993, this historic-looking village—King Charles III's pet project—didn’t exist at all.

This historic factory peddles classic toys from the picturesque English county of Devon.

A majestic mansion designed in Mughalai style, complete with a turquoise onion dome.

Makers and sellers of the original and finest York Ghosts.

This enormous secondhand bookstore inside a Victorian train station sparked the "Keep Calm and Carry On" craze.

This beautiful example of Victorian engineering is the oldest water-balanced funicular anywhere in the world.

A midnight snack that lights up the night.

Harry Potter once visited this massive limestone cliff, which was carved by an ancient glacial river.

The largest cave chamber in Britain—big enough to fit a whole cathedral inside.

The forest that inspired Winnie-the-Pooh's Hundred Acre Wood can be found outside London.