The Green Rhino

You'll spot it long before you reach it - a massive green rhino standing guard over the Somerset landscape near Crewkerne, impossible to miss and rather brilliant in its sheer oddness. This roadside sculpture has become something of a local landmark, the kind of thing that makes you do a double-take and reach for your phone camera. It's not a traditional attraction with opening hours or ticket booths; it's more of a pull-over-and-gawp sort of place, which is rather refreshing.

The rhino itself is an eye-catching piece of public art that's become a bit of a talking point in the area. You can park up nearby and have a proper look at it, take photos, and ponder why someone decided this particular corner of Somerset needed a giant green rhinoceros. Kids find it amusing, adults tend to find it charming, and photographers appreciate having something genuinely different to shoot.

It's free to visit and takes about ten minutes, maybe fifteen if you're the type who likes to walk around it from every angle. Not something to plan a whole day around, but worth knowing about if you're staying at one of the nearby parks like Wytch Wood Camping or Dimpsey Shepherd's Hut Glamping. It makes a decent coffee-break stop during a longer walk or drive through the Somerset Levels, and it's the sort of quirky local feature that gives a holiday a bit of character. Pop over from your campsite between exploring the wider area - it won't take long, but you'll remember it.