Couple Holding Hands

You'll find this sculpture in Witney, a market town that doesn't shout about its art scene but has quietly developed one. Couple Holding Hands is exactly what the title suggests - a gallery piece that captures something genuinely moving about human connection. It's the sort of work that stops you mid-stride, makes you look twice, then lingers in your mind afterwards.

The piece itself works best if you're already wandering through Witney's town centre, popping between the independent shops and cafes. It's not the type of attraction you'd plan a day around, but it's absolutely worth five minutes of your time if you're staying nearby. The galleries and public art scattered through this part of Oxfordshire reward the kind of aimless wandering that makes holidays proper memorable.

If you're based at Evelyns Garden Glamping just outside town, you're perfectly positioned to explore Witney's quieter cultural corners without the fuss of a bigger tourist hotspot. The drive is minimal, parking is straightforward, and you can tie it in with lunch at one of the decent spots along the High Street.

There's no faffing about with entry fees here - this is public art, so it's free to view whenever you fancy. Best visited during daylight hours obviously, though the piece has a different quality depending on the light. Winter afternoons, when the low sun hits it, can be particularly good. Allow yourself maybe ten minutes to really take it in.