Magic Dragon

The Magic Dragon sits just outside Little Petherick, a quirky roadside attraction that stops you dead in your tracks if you're driving through Cornwall. It's essentially a large dragon sculpture - the kind of thing that makes you either laugh or scratch your head, depending on your mood. Worth a quick stop if you're passing, though it's more of a photo opportunity than a proper destination.

Kids tend to find it entertaining for five minutes. Adults either love its eccentric charm or dismiss it as tacky. Either way, it's free to view from the road, so there's no financial commitment to deciding whether it's your thing. The real value comes if you're staying at Padstow Holiday Village - a couple of miles away - and fancy a daft family outing. On a sunny day, you might snap a few pictures and move on. On a rainy afternoon, it's probably not worth the detour.

The sculpture works best as a curiosity rather than a destination. If you're in the area exploring Cornwall's north coast, it fills a five-minute gap between proper attractions. Don't plan a trip around it, but if you spot the sign, pull over. It's the kind of place that becomes a funny family memory rather than a must-see.