The Big Sheep & Little Cow

You'll spot it long before you reach it - a massive fibreglass sheep standing sentinel over the North Yorkshire countryside just outside Northallerton. The Big Sheep & Little Cow is exactly what it sounds like: a pair of oversized animal sculptures that have become an unlikely roadside landmark.

It's genuinely daft, and that's rather the point. Families with young kids absolutely love it - the novelty of posing next to an enormous cow never gets old, and it makes for the kind of photo that stays on your phone forever. Adults tend to either find it brilliantly silly or mildly baffling, depending on their tolerance for rural kitsch.

The sculptures sit right beside the road, so stopping takes about twenty minutes maximum. Free to view from the outside, which is the main draw. Don't expect a café or visitor centre - this is pure roadside attraction, no frills. It works best as a daft photo stop during a broader North Yorkshire day out rather than a destination in itself.

The surrounding area is proper farming country with genuine appeal if you're staying in the region. Pembroke Caravan Park sits just 1.7 miles away and scores brilliantly with families, while Camp Kátur's glamping setup offers something different if you want to stay close by. Kiplin Country Park and Sleningford Watermill both lie within six miles and provide proper outdoor activities to balance out the silliness. Go for the laugh, stay for the actual countryside.