The 18th-century inspiration behind Harry Potter's Sorting Hat.

This original castle in Kendal is 1,000 years old.

Believed to be the capital of the the ancient kingdom of Dál Riata.

Ornamented with "Bristol Diamonds," this exotic shell grotto is considered to be the finest surviving example from the eighteenth century.

The castle that provided the setting for much of 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' is now a pilgrimage site for fans.

The last remains of a long-demolished estate.

Believed to be the largest single-stemmed oak tree in England.

Estimated to be more than 5,000 years old, this yew may be Britain’s oldest.

An ancient well nestled at the foot of Glastonbury Tor, shrouded in Arthurian legend and revered for its purported healing waters.

This elaborate banquet hall in Queen Victoria's summer residence is an homage to Indian architecture, including miniature models of palaces in India.

This peaceful oasis appears dreamy, but it's also the site of a nightmarish legend.

At just 25 inches at its narrowest point, it's one of the tightest streets in the world.

It is said a heartbroken man visited the gap every day to stare blankly out at the sea.

This Norman castle was once the site of a Victorian-era prison, and now exists as a luxury hotel.

A mysterious crater-like pond has a spooky tendency to empty and fill with complete disregard to rainfall patterns.

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

The highest peak in all of England is plagued by dangerously fickle climate shifts.

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

This long-distance walking route follows the Prime Meridian line as it passes through England.

A hundred copies of Antony Gormley's naked body stare out across the water.

The twists and turns of this serpentine maze are over 170 years old.

A nuclear bunker built to shelter the politicians and important people of Scotland in case of nuclear attack.

Seat of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire for centuries.

This ornate English estates "Prodigy House" still bears the cannonball marks of civil war.