Quirky Southwest Place Names That Will Leave You Smiling

Have you ever driven past a road sign that left you chuckling to yourself or scratching your head in confusion?

The UK is home to a multitude of place names that are amusing for one reason or another, offering the potential for a road trip filled with laughter and photo opportunities.

In the wake of Frome being deemed the most difficult-to-pronounce place name in the UK, here’s a list of the funniest place names you can find in the West Country that are sure to bring a smile to your face.

Catsgore, Somerset Catsgore, a parish in the southern limits of Somerton, is believed to derive from the Old English ‘catt’ + ‘gara,’ meaning ‘place where the wild cats live.’
Curry Mallet This village and parish in Somerset is located on the Fivehead River, seven miles east of Taunton, and has a population of 306.
Mudford Sock, Somerset Situated three miles from Yeovil, this village and parish in Somerset includes the hamlets of Mudford Sock, West Mudford and Up Mudford, and has a population of 696.
Swell, Somerset Swell can be found in Somerset, near to Fivehead and the A378.
Temple Cloud This village in the civil parish of Temple Cloud with Cameley, located between Bristol and Bath, is home to a population of 50.
Queen Camel The village and civil parish of Queen Camel, with a population of 908, is about seven miles north of Yeovil and includes the hamlet of Wales.
Nempnett Thrubwell A small village and civil parish in dairying country on the western edge of Bath and North East Somerset, located around 15km South-West of Bristol.
Velvet Bottom, Cheddar A part of the Cheddar Complex, this Somerset Wildlife Trust nature reserve is a must-visit.
Pudding Pie Lane, Langford Located in Weston-Super-Mare, this quaint name is bound to bring a smile to your face.
Butt’s Batch, Wrington Whether for its name or the amusing mental image it conjures up, Butt’s Batch earns its place on this list.