Kenny's Spitfire

There's a Supermarine Spitfire sitting beside the A264 near Horsham, and honestly, it stops you dead. Kenny's Spitfire - named after the farmer who's kept it there for decades - is one of those roadside oddities that feels properly British. It's a real aircraft, not some fibreglass replica, which is what makes it worth the minor detour.

You won't spend hours here. Pull over, have a look, take a photo, move on. Five minutes maximum, unless you're the type who reads every scrap of information about warbird restoration. The Spitfire itself is weathered and wears its age without apology - no museum polish, just genuine Sussex countryside character.

It appeals most to aviation enthusiasts and anyone with a soft spot for preserved military history. Kids will find it interesting enough for a quick stop, though they won't be engaged long term. Photographers love it, especially in the golden hour light.

If you're camping at Goweco Glamping or Knepp Wildland Safaris - both within a couple of miles - you're perfectly positioned to swing by. Same goes for Sumners Ponds Fishery further afield. Since there's no formal admission charge and no opening hours to worry about, it's genuinely a whenever-you-fancy kind of stop.

Worth the detour? If you're already in the area, absolutely. If you're driving specifically to see it, probably not. But as a 'oh, let's have a look' moment during a Sussex park holiday, it delivers exactly what it promises - a slice of unpretentious, slightly eccentric local heritage.