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All the United Kingdom England Isles of Scilly

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Isles Of Scilly

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Isles of Scilly, England

Updated May 8, 2024

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At high tide, the base of the lighthouse covers practically every inch of the island.
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Around 30 ship figureheads are housed at this 11th-century abbey and gardens.
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These two seagrass fairy circles, each about 17 feet (five meters) wide, are located in the harbor of Old Grimsby, in the Isles of Scilly in England.

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