This hidden museum examines the complex history of the country's law enforcement.

Reputedly based on the tomb of Jesus Christ, this crypt is the oldest surviving structure of any cathedral in England.

This house was home to a succession of park keepers for more than 90 years, but in all that time, it never had a toilet.

All unmarked mute swans on the Thames are owned by the Queen per a tradition that began in the 12th century.

This ruined travelers shelter sits abandoned in a desolate bog of Flow Country.

This early Norman castle was the first historical monument protected by an act of Parliament.

Every July, men dressed as giant crows dance around a scarecrow who comes to life.

The adorable animals return to this nature reserve every fall to give birth to their pups.

Also known as Rye Castle, this 13th-century fortification later became a prison and held one of Rye's most famous criminals.

This Georgian Gothic building was created to shelter and feed deer.

The violinist who played on as the Titanic sank is buried in this quiet English cemetery.

This ancient abbey now lies in majestic ruin behind a caravan park.

This charming English house was once the home of England's most famous poet.

The ruins of a Roman fort lie in the shadows of an imposing medieval castle.

The last known resting place of the king who united England.

Home to the ancient Roman temple of a lesser-known Celtic god that inspired J. R. R. Tolkien and H. P. Lovecraft.

You can enjoy a (possibly haunted) stay at the medieval Norman castle that was once a favorite hunting lodge of King John.

These precariously placed ruins harken back to a 13th-century castle.

A 17th-century church is nestled within the walls of a 15th-century ruin.

This medieval church is not only notable for its architecture, but also its connection with LGBTQ+ history.

It houses a menagerie of wondrous taxidermy specimens from around the world, including the remains of a famous gorilla.

All that remains of the only English cathedral destroyed in the Protestant Reformation.

Soak up some local history in this restored Edwardian era swimming pool.

Celebrated in poem, this tiny hidden cemetery has a big and grisly history.