Florentine Boar

A bronze boar cast in the style of Florence's famous Porcellino sits in Derby, and if you're expecting a major gallery moment, adjust your expectations. What you're actually looking at is a single sculpture - a replica of the Renaissance original - rather than a full exhibition space. It's the kind of thing that takes five minutes to see properly, though there's something quite satisfying about standing in front of it and understanding the history.

The real appeal is for anyone with a soft spot for Renaissance art or Italian classics. Kids find the boar amusing enough, but they'll want to move on quickly. Art historians and sculpture enthusiasts will appreciate it more, especially if they've seen the original in Florence. There's no gallery building to speak of - just the work itself in a public space.

Derby's close by, which means you can combine this with proper town attractions if you're making an afternoon of it. If you're staying at Hill Farm Camping & Caravan Park just down the road, it's an easy drive into the city centre to visit. Worth a ten-minute stop if you're in the area, but don't plan your holiday around it. The novelty of seeing a Florence transplant in the Midlands is the main draw, really.