Arty Boat

Down by Exmouth seafront sits the Arty Boat, a proper one-off sculpture that's caught plenty of attention over the years. It's exactly what it sounds like - a boat rendered in colourful, artistic style right there on the shore, impossible to miss when you're walking along the beach or heading into town. The thing stops you dead. Kids will want photos immediately; adults tend to spend a few minutes working out what it means to them.

You won't need long here. Twenty minutes maximum if you're taking snaps and letting it sink in. It's free to view, obviously, since it's a public artwork. The real appeal is that it breaks up a seafront walk nicely - Exmouth's got decent stretches of sand and promenade, so you can build it into a proper morning or afternoon by the water.

If you're staying at Haven Devon Cliffs Holiday Park or Haven - Devon Cliffs Resort nearby, it's absolutely worth the short drive into Exmouth itself. The Arty Boat works best as part of a bigger seaside wander rather than a destination in itself. Pair it with actual fish and chips on the seafront, a stroll past the Victorian architecture, maybe a paddle if the weather's on your side. It's the sort of thing that makes you smile without demanding hours of your time - which, let's be honest, is exactly what you want from a casual holiday spot.