Coup de Foudre II

This contemporary art space sits right in the heart of Canary Wharf, where glass towers meet actual human creativity. Coup de Foudre II is a sculptural work that catches you off guard - you're walking past the high-finance architecture and suddenly there's something that demands a second look. It's the kind of piece that works whether you're an art devotee or just wandering through on your lunch break.

The gallery sits within Canary Wharf's larger visual arts programme, which means the whole plaza functions as an open-air exhibition space. You're not paying admission and you're not stuck indoors - it's free to view, which is refreshing when central London can drain your wallet within minutes. Art types will appreciate the curatorial approach; families with restless kids will appreciate the fact they can look at it without complaint and move on.

If you're staying at Abbey Wood Experience Freedom Glamping just under six miles away, this makes a decent afternoon excursion into the city. The Docklands are walkable from here, and you'll find proper cafes and restaurants that aren't complete rip-offs. Allow 20 minutes to really absorb the piece itself, longer if you want to explore the wider art installations scattered across the plaza. Winter's decent for visiting - fewer crowds - though summer brings a livelier atmosphere across the whole development. It's worth the tube journey if contemporary sculpture interests you, though if abstract work leaves you cold, you won't miss much skipping it.