Kew Roundabout

The Kew Roundabout in Blowick is one of those odd little landmarks that catches you off guard - a proper traffic circle, yes, but one that's become something of a minor curiosity for anyone passing through Lancashire. It's not the sort of place where you'll spend hours, but if you're staying at Southport Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite just down the road, it's worth a quick detour to see what all the fuss is about.

Honestly, it's the name that gets people. Locals find it amusing that a roundabout in a small Lancashire village shares its name with the famous royal gardens south of London. There's not much to 'do' here in the traditional sense - you're looking at a traffic junction that's become a talking point rather than a destination. The real appeal is the slight peculiarity of it, the kind of thing you mention to friends back home because it's so wonderfully unremarkable.

If you're with kids, they might find it mildly entertaining as a novelty stop between other activities in the area. Photographers occasionally snap it for the irony value. Access is straightforward since it's a public roundabout - you can pull over and take a photo without any hassle or cost.

It works best as a quick five-minute stop if you're already in the Blowick area or heading between Southport and other Lancashire attractions. Don't plan a special journey for it, but do make a note if you're passing through.