Spider Monkey

The Spider Monkey isn't actually a monkey at all - it's a quirky roadside sculpture that's become something of a local talking point in Flintshire, just outside Chester. You'll spot this distinctive figure looming alongside the road, and it's the sort of thing that makes you do a double-take and wonder what on earth possessed someone to put it there. It's free to view from the roadside, takes about five minutes to stop and gawp at, and makes a decent photo opportunity if you're into that sort of thing.

Honestly? It's a bit of a curiosity rather than a destination in itself. Families passing through the Chester area might get a laugh out of it, especially kids who find oversized roadside oddities amusing. It's not going to occupy your afternoon, but if you're staying at one of the nearby caravan parks - Chester Fairoaks is closest at 2.3 miles - it's a quick detour worth making just to break up a drive. Fir Trees and Oakwood Farm are both about 3 miles away if you're based at those sites.

The real appeal is that it's genuinely strange and genuinely local. In an age of carefully curated attractions, there's something rather lovely about stumbling upon something this random. Don't expect exhibition boards or visitor facilities - it's just a sculpture by the roadside. Go if you're in the area and fancy a quick stop; don't plan your whole trip around it.