Dipole Henge

A sprawl of oversized fibreglass monoliths arranged in a circle - that's Dipole Henge, Cheshire's unlikely answer to Stonehenge. Located near Frodsham, this contemporary art installation sits somewhere between sculpture park and conceptual art statement, depending on how charitable you're feeling on the day.

It's the kind of place that photographs better than it experiences. The pieces themselves are genuinely odd - tall, geometric, vaguely menacing - and there's something oddly compelling about how they catch light and shadow. Walkers heading out from Frodsham will find it a decent detour, though admission costs and opening hours aren't confirmed, so check ahead before making the trip.

Really, it works best as a bolt-on to a longer outing rather than a destination in itself. You'll spend twenty minutes here, maybe thirty if you're the type to contemplate art installations properly. Art enthusiasts will get more from it than families with restless kids, who'll likely find it confusing rather than engaging.

If you're staying at Cheshire Glamping at Lady Heyes or Belmont Hall Camping - both solid bases for the area - it's worth adding to an afternoon's exploring. The surrounding Frodsham landscape is far more rewarding for walking, but this offers an interesting contrast if you're after something deliberately unconventional. Just don't expect traditional gallery spaces or a tearoom.