Quirky South West Place Names That Will Leave You Smiling

Have you ever come across a road sign that left you scratching your head or chuckling to yourself? The UK is home to a plethora of place names that are, quite frankly, amusing for one reason or another. Imagine the laughs on a road trip visiting each of these places - though it would certainly take some time, especially with all the laughter and photo opportunities.

In light of Frome being declared the most difficult-to-pronounce place name in the UK, we’ve put together a list of some of the funniest place names you can find in the West Country. From the village of Curry Mallet to the nature reserve known as Velvet Bottom, here are some of the most peculiar and charmingly odd place names in the South West.

Prepare yourself for a good laugh and a touch of immaturity!