Held on the grounds of a psychiatric hospital nicknamed “Bedlam,” this facility holds an infamous past. Now a modern psychiatric facility, the Bethlem Royal Hospital once inspired writers of horror books, films, and a TV series. The word “bedlam” itself was derived from history’s most notorious asylum, at one period being made available to the public and run like a zoo, where people could roam the hallways for entertainment. It is the longest-standing psychiatric facility in the world, founded in 1247. Thankfully, none of the cruelty persists today.
 Formerly part of the Monk’s Orchard Estate, the hospital relocated to the serene grounds in 1930. Arriving here gives you the feeling of being transported to the English countryside, although in reality, you haven’t left London.