100 Giggles

The name alone tells you what to expect - a roadside attraction near Upwey that's basically a collection of oversized, brightly coloured fiberglass figures designed to make you laugh. It's the kind of place that stops traffic, literally. Children find it absolutely hilarious; adults either cringe or crack a smile depending on how much they've had to drink at the nearby pub.

There's not a huge amount to do here beyond taking photos with the giggling characters and maybe buying a souvenir from the shop if there is one. Most people spend fifteen to twenty minutes max, which means it works perfectly as a quick stop en route rather than a destination in itself. It's free to wander around and snap pictures, so there's no financial commitment if you're just passing through.

If you're staying at one of the nearby holiday parks - Green Valley Yurts and Cabin is only four miles away, and Haven Weymouth Bay is five miles out - it's the sort of quirky detour that breaks up a rainy afternoon or gives the kids something daft to giggle about. Don't expect Alton Towers; do expect exactly what the name promises. Worth a fifteen-minute pit stop if you're in Dorset with time to kill, but don't travel specially. The walk around the park itself is flat and accessible, making it fine for families with pushchairs or anyone who can't manage hills.