Moonstone, Arrows and Obelisk

Three monumental artworks sit quietly on the outskirts of Cambridge, each one demanding a second look. Moonstone, Arrows and Obelisk are public sculptures that somehow manage to feel both imposing and contemplative - the sort of pieces that reward a proper visit rather than a quick drive-by. You're looking at substantial installations that play with form and light differently depending on when you visit and where you stand around them. This isn't a gallery in the traditional sense with walls and opening hours - it's art in the landscape, free to view whenever you fancy.

Walkers and anyone interested in contemporary sculpture will get genuine value here. It's the kind of stop that works well between other Cambridge activities - not a destination in itself, but absolutely worth the detour if you're already in the area. The work appeals to adults far more than children, though teenagers who've done art GCSE might find themselves lingering longer than expected. Allow 20 minutes to half an hour to move around the pieces properly, maybe longer if you're the type to sit and really absorb what you're looking at.

If you're based at one of the caravan sites around Cambridge - Cherry Hinton is nearest at just over two miles away - this makes for an easy evening stroll or morning walk before heading into the city centre. It fills an odd gap: too brief to plan your whole trip around, but too interesting to ignore if you're camping nearby and fancy something different from the colleges and the river.