A medieval relic whose great hall once hosted Mayflower pilgrims, one of Henry VIII’s ill-fated wives, and plenty of royal intrigue.

In the right conditions a wall of water up to five feet tall flows upstream against the current on the River Trent.

In the U.K., a historic workhouse shines a light on the early, harsh treatment of the poor.

Once a palace for the Archbishop of York, these 15th-century ruins now serve as a haunt for history buffs.

A 13th-century inn where the ill-fated King Charles I spent his last night of freedom.

The oldest inn in England served brew to the crusaders.

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

The undercroft is a spectacular example of medieval Cistercian architecture.

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

This oddly placed 15th-century church is one of only six bridge chapels left in England.

The whimsical twist of this spire was either caused by the Devil, an unexpected virgin, or lead.

A seaside town with no sea in sight.

This iconic Peak District ridge was once one of the busiest roads in medieval Britain.

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

These unique stepping stones hug a river's edge to take hikers on a journey through a limestone gorge.

This police call box harkens back to an era of pre-radio communications, and has a rather unique feature.

This overgrown Victorian chapel made of corrugated metal looks utterly out of place.

This hill and tower are steeped in legend, from King Arthur to the Holy Grail.

Created by one of England's most prolific labyrinth designers, inspired by Bath city history.

This magnificent mural was created with over 30,000 colored bricks.

Three memorials honor the victims of the worst sports stadium disaster in Britain.

One of the last remnants of the Bessemer process that revolutionized steel production during the industrial age.

A tribute to the women who quietly kept the local steelworks alive during both world wars.

An enormous steel waterfall is a nod to the substance that shaped Britain's Steel City.