Wallace and Gromit Bench

You'll find this bronze bench tucked away in Preston, and it's an odd little thing - a proper homage to Nick Park's beloved clay animation duo. The bench itself depicts Wallace and Gromit in characteristic pose, and it's become something of a pilgrimage spot for fans of the films, though you'd be forgiven for walking straight past if you didn't know what you were looking for.

It's free to visit, obviously - you're just standing in public looking at a bench - and there's no time commitment whatsoever. You'll spend five minutes photographing it, maybe read the plaque, and move on. The appeal is genuine for Wallace and Gromit devotees, particularly families with kids who've grown up on the films, but if you're not invested in that particular brand of British animation, it's not going to blow your mind.

The real value comes from using it as a quirky waypoint during a caravan holiday at one of the nearby parks. Brylea Caravan Park sits just 3.8 miles away and scores brilliantly on reviews - same goes for Smithills View Campsite & Events at 3.9 miles. Rather than planning a dedicated trip to see a bench, grab a photo on your way to somewhere else in Preston, or make it part of a broader cultural nose around the area. Kids will appreciate the reference; adults will find it charming enough. Altogether, it's worth ten minutes if you're in the vicinity, nothing more.