A random kayak in the earth

There's a kayak embedded in the earth near Haywards Heath, and yes, it's exactly as odd as it sounds. This peculiar Sussex landmark sits in the ground like some sort of archaeological puzzle - a fibreglass boat half-buried and pointing skyward, defying any obvious explanation. It's the sort of thing that makes you stop mid-walk and genuinely wonder what you're looking at.

Historywise, it's more of a local curiosity than a proper heritage site, but that's rather the point. It's become one of those wonderfully strange British things - not famous enough for guidebooks, but well-known enough among people who actually live here. The story behind it varies depending on who you ask, which is part of the charm. Could be art, could be someone's idea of a joke that stuck around, could be something altogether stranger.

You won't need long here. Five minutes max, really - snap the photo, have a laugh, move on. It's free and accessible whenever you fancy, which is the best kind of attraction. Families with kids find it daft fun; walkers use it as a break point on longer routes through the area.

If you're camping at Worth Forest Glamping or Sunset Tree Camping nearby, it's worth the short drive just for the sheer weirdness factor. Pairs nicely with exploring the actual countryside around Haywards Heath rather than being a destination in itself. Sometimes the best memories aren't from the famous stuff.