Wiggle Tails

Wiggle Tails is one of those spots that sounds daft until you're actually there, then it clicks. It's a landmark just outside Bridport in Dorset - essentially a quirky roadside attraction that's become something of a local fixture. We're talking a proper character piece rather than a major tourist draw, the kind of thing you stumble across and think, 'Right, what's this about then?'

The appeal is straightforward: it's fun, it's free, and it won't eat up your day. Perfect if you've got kids who need entertaining between beach trips or countryside walks, or if you're just after something a bit different. Families staying at Newlands Holiday Park or Seadown Holiday Park - both within a mile or so - could easily pop over without planning a major outing.

Timing-wise, you're looking at twenty minutes maximum, which means it works brilliantly as a stopgap between proper attractions rather than a destination in itself. There's no admission charge that we're aware of, though opening hours aren't clearly published, so best ringing ahead or checking locally in Bridport first.

What makes it work is precisely because it doesn't try too hard. It's the sort of landmark that gives you something to chat about back at the caravan - 'Remember that odd place we found?' - without demanding serious time investment. If you're basing yourself at any of the nearby parks like Golden Cap Holiday Park or Highlands End, and you want to break up a day, you could do worse.