FIKA

FIKA is a striking contemporary sculpture that rises unexpectedly from the Northumberland landscape near Morpeth. It's the sort of thing you stumble across while exploring the quieter corners of the region - a bold art installation that rewards a detour off the main tourist trail.

The piece itself is commanding without being pretentious. You can walk around it, photograph it from different angles, and spend a good twenty minutes really taking in how the light hits it throughout the day. There's no visitor centre or facilities to speak of, just the sculpture and the surrounding countryside. That's rather refreshing, frankly.

It works brilliantly as part of a wider park holiday in the area. You might base yourself at Tranwell Farm Holidays or Hillside Huts & Cabins - both within a few miles - and use FIKA as one stop among several walks and outdoor spaces. Solo travellers and photographers will get the most out of it; young children might lose interest fairly quickly unless they're the exploring type.

Go on a clear day if you can, and allow thirty minutes to an hour including the walk to reach it properly. There's a decent walk involved, so bring proper footwear. Spring or autumn light is particularly good here. It's free to visit, which is always a bonus, and you won't find crowds. That's the whole point, really.