It's a mystery as to why this inland village chose the dolphin as its symbol.

A 15th-century former coaching inn forms the implausibly grand entrance to a 1980s shopping mall.

The ritual has been performed uninterrupted for nearly 700 years.

One of the highest Roman forts in Britain is set amid dramatic scenery on a notoriously difficult road.

At just 51 feet and 10 inches long, it's the shortest street in England.

In the ruins of Glastonbury Abbey lies the alleged resting place of the legendary king.

The bizarre headgear looks like it was made for a fool, not a king.

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

This bridge is the first to be made entirely from iron, but designed like it was still made of wood.

One of the largest megalithic complexes in England, which local legend holds is a wedding party turned to stone by the Devil.

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

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

These official units of measurement—including chains and perches—lie hidden beneath tourists' feet in a popular London hub.

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

With lush plants and flowers, huge trees, ponds, and hidden monuments, this place feels a bit like discovering Narnia.

The watery entrance for condemned prisoners heading to the Tower of London is still visible along the Thames.

The largest oak in England is said to have been the hideout of Robin Hood and his Merry Men.

One of the largest sculpture collections in the U.K. features history's greats, from Bob Dylan to Galileo, in bronze.

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

The names Lúthien and Beren can be found inscribed on the shared grave of the famous writer and his beloved wife and muse.

Six ravens are kept captive (but well-fed) at the Tower of London to prevent the fall of the Crown.

The oldest inn in England served brew to the crusaders.

One of the oldest and certainly best preserved Cistercian abbeys still in existence.

Fascinating town where normal life interfaces with the occult.