Taunton Dragon

A stained glass dragon dominates the town centre of Taunton, catching the light in ways that make you stop mid-stride. This isn't some museum piece locked behind glass - it's a public art installation that's become the focal point of the high street, and locals seem genuinely proud of it. The dragon itself is a proper statement, all vivid colours and intricate detail, the kind of thing that photographs better than you'd expect.

What makes it work is that it's free to view and you can spend five minutes admiring it or twenty if you're into the craftsmanship of stained glass. Art enthusiasts and photographers will get the most from it, though kids tend to find dragons interesting regardless of artistic merit. Families staying at nearby Cornish Farm Touring Park or Ashe Farm Caravan and Camping Site will find it's a quick trip into Taunton itself - under two miles from the former, so worth combining with a proper look around town.

The real question is whether it's worth a solo outing just for the dragon. Probably not, unless you're already in Taunton shopping or eating. But if you're based at one of the caravan parks for a few days, it's the sort of eye-catching local landmark that breaks up a day of the usual holiday routine. Go when you're exploring the town centre anyway, not as a destination in itself.