The fish

There's a massive concrete fish standing in Lincoln, and yes, it's exactly as odd as it sounds. Built as a public artwork, this landmark sits as a proper talking point - the kind of thing that makes you do a double-take when you first spot it. The fish itself is impressively scaled, and it's become something of a fixture in local conversation, whether visitors think it's brilliant or baffling tends to depend entirely on your sense of humour about public art.

It works best for families with younger kids who'll find the sheer absurdity of a giant fish in the middle of Lincolnshire genuinely entertaining. Adults after something historically significant will probably want to head towards Lincoln's cathedral and medieval quarter instead - this isn't going to scratch that itch. That said, if you're staying at Shortferry Caravan Park or Seven Acre Farm Campsite nearby, it's a worthwhile five-minute detour that costs you nothing and takes about ten minutes to see properly.

The real value is in the oddness itself. It's become something of a local landmark precisely because it doesn't fit, and there's something refreshingly unpretentious about that. Don't expect queues or facilities - just a concrete fish and whatever story you decide to tell about why it's there. Pop by if you're already in Lincoln exploring, but don't travel miles specifically for it. It's the sort of thing that makes a holiday memory for the right reasons, though.